In the morning Pak Thale produced the usual range of high quality waders, including two Spoon-billed Sandpipers, at least 25 Nordmann's Greenshank, c. 500 Great Knot, several groups of Broad-billed Sandpipers (including several birds attaining summer plumage), 20+ Long-toed Stints and a single Temminck's Stint.
Long-toed Stint
Black-winged Stilt
During the afternoon Nong Pla Lai produced an excellent selection of raptors including Black, Brahminy and Black-shouldered Kites, Pied and Eastern Marsh Harriers, a single Booted Eagle, approximately ten Great Spotted Eagles, one Imperial Eagle and at least two Steppe Eagles including stunning views of an immature bird feeding on the ground just ten meters from our car for thirty minutes. Also at least two Black-headed Ibises feeding amongst egret flocks in this area.
Steppe Eagle
Greater Spotted Eagle
Imperial Eagle
Greater Spotted Eagle
Greater Spotted Eagle (same bird as above)
Steppe Eagle
Steppe Eagle (different from above)
Eastern Marsh Harrier (2cy?)
2 comments:
Dave there are some great shots here - great captures. Well done
Fantastic raptor shots! Nice one Dave
Post a Comment