Monday, 21 December 2009

Black Winged Stilt-Birds of Thailand Photo/Image

Black-Winged Stilt feeding in shallow water
The Black -Winged Stilt(Himantopus himantopus) is a wader found mainly around the coastal regions of Central Thailand although it also a winter migrant to some more inland areas of the North East. This bird was photographed at disused shrimp ponds near Prachuap Khiri Khan.

Very easy to identify due to pink legs and in this case the distinct black and white plumage. Females, non breeding males and juveniles are less distinct in their markings.


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Equipment: Canon EOS 1000D 55-250mm Lens
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Posted by The TEFL Don at 09:52
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3 comments:

rainfield61 said...

Seems like you have really gone into bird watching, seriously, with more and more beautiful pictures of different birds.

21 December 2009 20:58
The TEFL Don said...

rainfields I really enjoy watching birds. Its very challenging getting good shots. I have a lot to learn.

22 December 2009 08:20
roentarre said...

This is a unique looking bird in deed!

22 December 2009 11:42

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I have lived in Thailand since I retired from teaching in the UK in January 2008. Home is a bungalow about 2km from the Gulf of Thailand and 8km south of the town of Prachuap Khiri Khan. I am one of the few foreigners that live in this area. I am a keen birder and photographer although I have a lot to learn about both subjects! I also enjoy blogging and visiting temples and other cultural and wildlife sites in the country. I am trying to learn the Thai language, but I think you could say that it remains a work in progress.
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