Description
Day 1: Arrival & Afternoon Boat Trip for Shorebird Photography
12:00 PM – Arrival at Nakhon Sawan
Guests will be picked up from the nearest airport or a designated meeting point. Travel to Bung Borraphet, famous for its extensive wetlands and diverse birdlife.
1:00 PM – Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Enjoy a light lunch featuring local Thai cuisine, energizing for the upcoming photography adventure.
2:00 PM – Arrival at Bung Borraphet & Boat Trip Preparation
Briefing on the boat trip, highlighting the bird species to look out for and photography tips. Prepare photography gear for the boat trip.
2:30 PM – Afternoon Boat Photography Tour
Embark on a boat trip across Bung Borraphet’s expansive wetlands and shallow waters, home to a wide variety of birds. During the boat tour, guests will have opportunities to photograph many shorebird species, including:
Glossy Ibis
Grey Heron
Purple Heron
Intermediate Egret
Eastern Cattle Egret
Oriental Darter
Cotton Pygmy-goose
Lesser Whistling-duck
Little Grebe
Grey-headed Swamphen
Indochinese Swamphen
Common Moorhen
Common Coot
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Bronze-winged Jacana
The boat will navigate through different habitats, including reed beds, water channels, and mudflats, allowing guests to capture stunning images of birds in various poses and actions, especially as the light softens towards sunset.
5:30 PM – Sunset Photography Session
Position the boat in areas where guests can capture the birds with the beautiful golden-hour light. The calm waters, reed beds, and birds in flight create perfect opportunities for dramatic sunset shots.
6:30 PM – Return to Hotel & Check-in
Head to a nearby hotel for check-in, where guests can relax after the boat tour.
7:30 PM – Dinner at the Hotel or a Local Restaurant
Enjoy a relaxing dinner, either at the hotel or a local restaurant. Guests can share stories and photos from the day’s adventures.
Day 2: Morning Photography Tour & Departure
5:30 AM – Early Wake-Up & Breakfast
Guests will enjoy a light breakfast before setting out for the early morning photography session.
6:00 AM – Sunrise Boat Photography Tour
Embark on a second boat trip at sunrise, capturing the birds in the soft, golden light of the early morning. The morning session will offer opportunities for photographing species in different light conditions compared to the afternoon, with birds more active in the cooler morning hours.
Focus on Glossy Ibis, Grey-headed Swamphen, and Bronze-winged Jacana, often seen feeding or in flight at sunrise.
This is also a great time to capture reflections of birds in the calm water.
8:00 AM – Return to Hotel
Return to the hotel for breakfast and to check-out. Guests can review their photos and relax before departure.
9:00 AM – Departure
Transfer to the nearest airport or drop-off location for departure.
Tour Highlights:
Shorebird Photography: Photograph a wide variety of species in their natural wetland habitat.
Unique Wildlife: Spot and photograph birds such as Glossy Ibis, Grey-headed Swamphen, and Pheasant-tailed Jacana.
Boat Photography Tour: Glide through Bung Borraphet’s wetland ecosystems for perfect photo opportunities from the boat.
Sunrise & Sunset Photography: Capture the stunning light during both sunrise and sunset for optimal bird photography.
Support Local Conservation: Learn about the efforts to protect this important wetland habitat.
This itinerary balances the best bird photography opportunities with an immersion into the wetland ecosystem, offering guests a chance to photograph diverse species in beautiful lighting conditions. Let me know if you’d like to tweak anything or add additional details!
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