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Broadbills

April - June is really the time to see Broadbills. Funny how it is but I can go throughout the dry season only seeing the random bird. Then when the wet season starts the birds seem to suddenly 'appear' in the area between the 3 streams at Kaengkrachan. Especially Silver-breasted becomes easy to spot as it often build its nest close to the road.

Black-Red Broadbill is always found nesting over some water with its nesting ball hanging from a thin twig.

With both these species I used a portable blind.







The female has a nice silver necklace.

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John Holmes said…
Broadbills are nearly as spectacular as Kingfishers..... nice series.
June 22, 2011 at 12:57 AM
Stuart Price said…
Never heard of either of these species, the Silver one is stunning........
June 28, 2011 at 8:12 AM
Lee said…
Fantastic photos, Peter!
July 21, 2011 at 6:03 PM
Chris said…
Fantastic capture and post Peter! Well done on all these species pictures...
February 3, 2012 at 7:08 AM
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