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[SIAMPEDIA]

Storks play a big role in European mythologies, signaling fertility, parenting and childbirth.
In old German legends they are the deliverers of babies and stork symbols are to be found on
pregnancy items and used in pre-natal care.

Their impressive wingspan and gliding skills make them smart migratory birds, which travel thousands
of miles between their summer and winter quarters. Whilst Western European species travel deep
into Africa for the harsh winters, up north, their Asian counterparts prefer to migrate to Thailand.
The Asian Openbill stork feeds on snails, molluscs, frogs and larger insects in shallow waters.
Flooded rice fields with their wading depth waters provide a perfect environment to feed for
these large birds.



Wat Phai Lom at the Chaophaya River lies in a not so densely populated area of Pathum Thani,
the river on one side and plenty of wetlands, rice fields and wild patches of bamboo and palm trees
make a perfect habitat for the large birds. They can feed closeby and can build their nests far
away from potential poachers and hunters.






Come and read our SIAMPEDIA REPORT incl. Video at: Where legends are born – the stork colonies in Pathum Thani



Greets

Thomas
SIAMPEDIA TEAM

[Damo]

Did not even know these birds were in Thailand.

[Frank P. Schneidewind]

Damo, on 15 June 2010 - 12:12 PM, said:

Did not even know these birds were in Thailand.

They're out here in abundance, but TAT or any Tour- or taximafia can't cash in on them, so such a treat for nature lovers cost a 6 Baht train or bus ride to Pathum Thani plus a minor regular taxi ride of maybe 10 km, which costs less then a 100 Baht. My wife and I will continue watching them, when they return to nest and breed here

If any forum buddy wants to witness this spectacle of big birds, contact us - we'll give you a description from where you are or take you there