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Raptors

Osprey

Pandion haliaetus

Winter visitorMedium timing confidence

Season in Chiang Mai & Lamphun

Regular arrivalDec 5
PeakFeb 20
Regular departureFeb 20
Prime windowFeb 6 – Feb 20

Habitat

Primary
Large lakes / reservoirs / broad rivers
Secondary
Open water with fishing perches
Elevation
Lowland

Closest practical Chiang Mai option

Mae Kuang Dam
~30 kmMedium-Low confidence

Where to look

  1. Mae Kuang Dam
  2. Huai Bong Reservoir
  3. Tha Ton / Mae Kok River
  4. Doi Tao district wetlands

Closest reservoir suggestions are habitat-based; exact recent occurrence should be checked before a dedicated trip.

Evidence & sources

0 checklist/site-confirmed; 2 named district/range records; remaining slots use habitat + project public-hotspot evidence.

Biological/status source