Doi Inthanon National Park
Located in Chomthong, Chiangmai of northern Thailand, Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand with an altitude of 2565 meters. The summit of Doi Inthanon is cold year-long, and is very moist in the wet (rainy) season. This is a very popular tourist attraction so going during public holidays or weekends are not recommended.
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By the road near Doi Inthanon's summit
On the roadside near Doi Inthanon's summit, you can find many species of birds, the star being the endemic subspecies of Green-tailed Sunbird, aethopyga nipalensis angkanensis. Other birds found include Yellow-bellied Fairy-fantail, Bar-throated Minla, and Black-backed Sibia.
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Angka Nature Trail
The Angka nature trail offers many species of birds, but it is highly recommended to come on weekdays, because tourists are always there on the weekends. The star Himalayan Shortwing is highly vocal in the wet season, but takes patience to photograph it! Other birds include Pygmy Cupwing, and Slaty-bellied Tesia.
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Rang Bon Doi Hides
Owned by a birding guide named "Boontam", Rang Bon Doi is a resort with three bird photography hides, that are active year-round. The stars here are White-tailed Robin, Snowy-browed Flycatcher, Lesser Shortwing, Blue-throated Flycatcher, Rufous-bellied Niltava, and Black-throated Sunbird.
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Streams Around the Park
Walking along the streams of Doi Inthanon, you will find many species of water redstarts and forktails. Highlights are Plumbeous Redstart, White-capped Water Redstart, Slaty-backed Forktail, White-crowned Forktail, and sometimes Black-backed Forktail. Other birds like Striated Yuhina can also be found taking a bath.
