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Bird Watching In Bhutan |
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Bhutan 's extensive bird list reflects the
kingdom's wide range of agro-ecological
environments, from subtropical to alpine.
Currently 675 species have been recorded in
Bhutan . Most widely known are the Black Neck
Cranes, a rare and endangered crane. In Bhutan ,
the Black Neck Crane holds a special place in
folklore and Bhutanese hearts. To injure a Black
Neck Crane in Bhutan is go to prison for life.
Hundreds flock to the Phobjikha Valley , a
glacial valley in a remote area with no
electrical power. Here the Black Neck Cranes are
conservatory protected and can be viewed. There
are many legends and myths about this bird. The
Bhutanese call it Thrung Throng. Black Neck
Crane Dancers honor the bird with a festival
dance. Other migratory birds as the Pailas' fish
eagle, which is considered rare, migrates
through Bhutan between Tibet and northern India
. This bird is often seen near Wangdi near
spring. Often it will be spotted with Ospreys
and Pied Avocet. Wintertime brings numerous
species down to lower altitudes, including
accentors, rose finches, grosbeaks, snow pigeons
and pheasants such as the satyrtragopan, the
Himalayan monal and the blood pheasant.
Even the casual observer can be sure to see the
blue whistling-thrush, yellow blue magpie, the
wall creeper, white capped water redstarts,
spotted nutcracker in the pine forest and the
red-billed choughs on the roofs on the dzongs.
All animals in Bhutan are protected by the
Buddhist ethic that prohibits killing. Further
protection in the 1995 Forest and Nature
Conservation Act defines several species as
totally protected. Black Neck Cranes, Monal
Pheasant, Peacock, Pheasant, Raven and the
Rufous-Necked Hornbill. |
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Itinerary in Detail
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01 : Arrive Paro, drive to your Paro/ overnight |
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Days 02 :
Drive to Thimphu , capitol of Bhutan , birding,
overnight hotel |
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03 : A drive into the country a full day
birding, return to Thimphu , Overnight at hotel. |
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Days 04 :
Drive to Dochula Pass (10,500 ft.) Overnight at
hotel. |
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Days 05 :
Today we drive to Punakha. Overnight camp |
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Days 06 :
Entire day bird watching in Tashithang Valley,
overnight at camp |
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07 :
Depart Tashithang for Wangdue Pelela Pass.
Overnight in Trongsa Hotel. |
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Days 08 :
Drive from Trongsa to Kuengarabten. Overnight in
Bumthang |
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09 : Depart Bumthang, for Gayzamchu. |
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10 :
Leave Gayzamchu for Sengor crossing Thumshingla
pass, overnight Halt in Sengor. |
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11 : Continuing on to Thrumshingla – overnight
camp at Yongkola Lingmithang.
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12 : Lingmithang Birdwatching Full Day.
Overnight Halt. |
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Begin drive back to west. Photos stops.
Overnight Hotel. |
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14 : Continue our drive back toward the west,
arrive Paro |
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15 :
Depart for airport and your return home. |
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