In Novembre, when I had a break between classes I payed a short visit to the north
of Thailand.
I had been birding in the
south of this country when we visited the islands between Malaysia and Phuket with our sailing
yacht Alishan in 2007-2009 as well as at Khao Sok National Park,
but never at a high elevation. On this trip I was looking forward to renew old
acquaintances and meet some new wings at Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest
mountain.
I flew to Chang Mai and stayed
in Baankaew Guesthouse, located at the edge of the busy night market district,
outside the old city and very close to the river. My hopes of a nice garden
were met. There were some high trees and even a fruiting one that saw many
common lowland birds.
Coppersmith Barbet
Red-whiskered Bulbul
Chestnut-tailed Starling
White-vented Myna
I was particularly happy to see
the Red-whiskered Bulbul. I had seen the bird often in the south, but only in
cages as pets and singing contestants. I thought they had completely
disappeared and when I saw my first couple I presumed them to be escapees J
I walked around town that first day to buy supplies on the markets
and eat some authentic Thai curry.
The big bowl on the right contains coconut milk with sweet stuff like
beans, jellies, corn and some fruit.
I thought that was a nice start on today’s menu.
All those exotic foods, too much to try out on 1 day.
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