ABOUT THE BIRDING

Pha Pru is a large peat swamp outside Bala Wildlife Sanctuary in south Thailand. It's the only place in Thailand to see Malaysian Blue Flycatcher and the best place to see Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler. There is also an open area a few kilometers from the headquarters where the rare Lesser Adjutant and Gray-headed Fish-Eagle have been seen before. Normally, one visits for an afternoon en route to the nearby Bala Wildlife Sanctuary. Anyone traveling to this area should be aware of the travel advisory for extreme south Thailand due to frequent insurgent activity, which has in the past been directed at government authorities but could in future affect visitors. Due precaution is warranted.

LOCATION OF SITE

Pha Pru is located just outside the Bala Wildlife Sanctuary in extreme south Thailand near the Malaysian border.

OTHER LOCALES

• Bueng Boraphet
• Chiang Saen Area, Mekong River
• Chumphon Area
• Doi Ang Khang
• Doi Chiang Dao
• Doi Inthanon National Park
• Doi Lang
• Doi Phu Kha National Park
• Doi Suthep-Pui
• Hala-Bala WS - Bala Section
• Hala-Bala WS - Hala Section
• Kaeng Krachan National Park
• Khao Nor Chuchi Wildlife Sanctuary
• Khao Sok National Park
• Khao Yai National Park
• Khlong Saeng Wildlife Sanctuary
• Krabi River & Town
• Krung Ching
• Laem Pak Bia/Pak Thale
• Laem Pakarang
• Mae Hia Agricultural College
• Mae Ping National Park
• Mae Wong National Park
• Nam Nao National Park
• Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park
• Phu Khieo Wildlife Sanctuary
• Phu Suan Sai National Park
• Ratchaburi & Huay Mai Teng Reservoir
• Similan Islands Marine Park
• Sri Phang Nga
• Thai Muang
• Thale Noi
• Yaring Mangroves