Friday, February 23, 2024

Bird Watch at Mae Ping National Park (6/14)

 Mae Ping National Park is a well-known birdwatching spot for larger woodpeckers.

After scanning the treetops and following the bird calls, we spotted a group of Black Hooded Orioles.
We continued scanning for birds along the main road and came across this pair of White-rumped Falcons.
They are named after the white patch of feathers on their back (rump area).
After hours of searching, we finally encountered one of our target birds, the White-bellied Woodpecker.
Feeling satisfied, we decided to have lunch. Just before leaving, we spotted this very cute wasp cocoon. I'm not sure about the exact species, though.
Our next stop is Doi Inthanon, and we made a quick visit to Wang Din Market for a snack.
I was immediately drawn to these very colorful puffs. They are available in Tako (yam) and sweet potato flavors.
I bought a packet without any hesitation.
I also ordered a bowl of rice noodles.
You can customise your noodles by adding extra chili flakes, bean sprouts, and fresh vegetables.
After the delicious high-protein and high-iron meal, we headed off to Doi Inthanon.


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