Off to the airport and a flight to Don Muang, Bangkok. Taxi to my house and pick up my own comfortable Toyota Camry. Drive to Kaengkrachan and discussing what strategy to adapt for the remaining birds on their respective lists. The lists did not correspond very well anymore so a logistic nightmare over again. On the way to the park we dropped by some fields and saw many common bird which included all 3 Weavers: Streaked, Asian Golden and Baya. Two of these were on their wanted lists so reason to rejoice again. We stayed at Baan Maka and hired the services of Piyak as he has a sturdy off road vehicle suited for the road to higher grounds as well as being updated on the latest birding in the park. Two main targets were soon taken care off: Red-bearded Bee-eater and Long-tailed Broadbill. Both found at their respective nests. I had heard of a Von Schrenck’s Bittern at a pond by the Broadbill’s nest a couple of weeks earlier. I was very keen on seeing if it was still there and I
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