3 Days Bird Photography Tour

Description

Day 1:

5:00 AM – Pickup & Departure

Early morning pickup from Chiang Mai and drive to Doi Ang Khang.

 

7:30 AM – Arrival at Doi Ang Khang Royal Project

Brief introduction and setup for photography.

 

8:00 AM – Morning Bird Photography at Flower Gardens

Focus on Black-throated Sunbird, Scarlet-breasted Sunbird, and Common Rosefinch as they feed on the seasonal blossoms.

 

10:00 AM – Woodland & Forest Edge Photography

Target Silver-eared Mesia, Blue-winged Minla, and White-headed Bulbul in the shaded areas of the Royal Project gardens.

 

12:00 PM – Lunch at a Local Restaurant

 

1:00 PM – Afternoon Photography at Fruit Tree Areas

Capture Spot-winged Grosbeak, Scarlet Finch, and Chestnut Thrush, which often visit fruiting trees.

 

4:00 PM – Golden Hour Photography

Focus on sunbirds and finches as they become active before sunset.

 

5:30 PM – Departure

Drive back to Chiang Mai.

 

Day 2:

5:30 AM – Sunrise Photography at High Elevation Points

Capture Common Rosefinch, Spot-winged Grosbeak, and other early-morning active birds.

 

8:00 AM – Breakfast

9:00 AM – Forest Birding & Low-Light Photography

Target Silver-eared Mesia, Chestnut Thrush, and Blue-winged Minla in dense foliage areas.

 

12:00 PM – Lunch & Midday Rest

 

1:30 PM – Afternoon Photography Session

Capture Scarlet-breasted Sunbird and Black-throated Sunbird actively feeding on flowers in full bloom.

 

4:00 PM – Final Sunset Photography

Last opportunity to capture sunbirds and finches in the soft evening light.

 

6:00 PM – Return to Chiang Mai

 

Day 3:

5:30 AM – Early Morning Photography at Mountain Viewpoints

Target high-elevation species like Common Rosefinch and Spot-winged Grosbeak.

 

8:00 AM – Breakfast

 

9:00 AM – Final Birding at the Flower Gardens

Focus on Scarlet-breasted Sunbird, Black-throated Sunbird, and Silver-eared Mesia feeding on blooming flowers.

 

12:00 PM – Lunch & Wrap-up Discussion

 

1:30 PM – Last Afternoon Photography Session

Capture remaining shots of finches, thrushes, and bulbuls in different lighting conditions.

 

3:30 PM – Departure to Chiang Mai

 

Tour Highlights:

✅ Special Species: Scarlet-breasted Sunbird, Black-throated Sunbird, Spot-winged Grosbeak, Scarlet Finch, Common Rosefinch, Chestnut Thrush, Silver-eared Mesia, Blue-winged Minla, White-headed Bulbul.

✅ Flower Blooming Season: Provides excellent conditions for capturing vibrant sunbirds in their most active period.

✅ Diverse Landscapes: Gardens, fruiting trees, and forest edges offer a variety of backdrops for photography.

✅ Sunrise & Sunset Sessions: Maximizing golden hour lighting for the best photo results.