Level: very easy (one of our easiest trip)
Season: all year
Best Season: middle of December through March
Feature: Incredible water bird sightings and a wide variety of floating vegetation

Thale Noi freshwater marshland

The abundance of shorebirds and waders, especially during the migratory season (November through April), is nothing short of amazing. You can get very close to these birds in a kayak, especially to Purple Swamphens. Slipping up next to a feeding bird is something every birder should experience.

The surface of the marsh is covered with vegetation. This allow many species of water birds the opportunity to hunt smaller prey.

With very little effort, you will likely see the following birds:

There are certainly many more species than appears on this list. This bird list simply shows some of the more common sightings.

Accommodations in Thale Noi

We stay in lovely bungalows beside the marsh. These bungalows are very clean and tastefully done. The locals are very interested in preserving this wonderful birding destination. We hope that other tour operators will follow our lead in helping the locals promote this very special birding destionation.

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Freshwater Marsh Birding

No experience is needed for any of our trips. The majority of our guests have never paddled before. No problem, we'll teach you proper paddling technique.

Our trips are all-inclusive. This price includes: all transfers (airfare not included), all equipment, accommodations once on the trip, all meals, all snacks, all non-alcoholic drinks, a complimentary PaddleAsia shirt and insurance.