BAAN PAK TA-LE, LAEM PAK-BIA

Province : Petchburi, South-western part from Bangkok
Habitats : Interidal mudflats, mangrove, saltpans, shrimp & fish ponds, coastal flats, rice paddies, swamps
Key species : Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Nordmann’s Greenshank, White-fronted Plover, Malaysian Plover, Asian Dowitcher, Red-necked Phararope, Streaked Weaver, Oriental Pratincole
Other species : Golden-bellied Gerygone, Ruddy-breasted Crake, Pink-necked Pigeon, Bronze-winged Jacana, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, Collared Kingfisher
Best time : for Spoon-billed Sandpiper and other waders December, January, February
Chance : Late October, November, March, Early April
Distance from Bangkok : Baan Pakta-le & Laem Pakbia – ~ 200 km or more than 2 hrs drive