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Wetland birds
Chinese Pond-Heron
Ardeola bacchus
Winter visitorHigh timing confidence
Season in Chiang Mai & Lamphun
Regular arrivalAug 22
PeakOct 24
Regular departureMay 8
Prime windowOct 10 – Nov 7
Habitat
- Primary
- Shallow wetlands / flooded fields
- Secondary
- Paddies, ditches and ponds
- Elevation
- Lowland
Closest practical Chiang Mai option
Mae Hia Agricultural College
~8–10 kmHigh confidence
Where to look
Evidence & sources
Mae Hia: checklist/site-confirmed. Other ranked locations retain the previously validated evidence mix; see Location source(s).