Phobjikha, Bhutan
Phobjikha, a postcard-ready grassland/wetland, serves as a crucial winter breeding ground for the endangered Black-necked Crane.
Himalayan Vulture (In flight)
This was part of a large flock -or is it a kettle - of vultures that was circling the skies over Phobjikha grasslands, displaying their awe-inspiring wingspans. The numbers indicated that this was a very healthy ecosystem.
Vulture,This was part of a large flock -or is it a kettle - of vultures that was circling the skies over Phobjikha grasslands, displaying their awe-inspiring wingspans. The numbers indicated that this was a very healthy ecosystem.
Orange-bellied Leafbird (♀)
Found this pair of Leafbirds in a thicket on a random stop on our journey from Phobjikha back to Paro. This one is the female.
Leafbird,Found this pair of Leafbirds in a thicket on a random stop on our journey from Phobjikha back to Paro. This one is the female.
Orange-bellied Leafbird (♂)
Found this pair of Leafbirds in a thicket on a random stop on our journey from Phobjikha back to Paro.
Leafbird,Found this pair of Leafbirds in a thicket on a random stop on our journey from Phobjikha back to Paro.
Himalayan Vulture
Wanted to include this picture just to show how much bigger Himalayan Vultures are compared to crows.
Vulture,Wanted to include this picture just to show how much bigger Himalayan Vultures are compared to crows.
Red-billed Chough
Chough,
Russet or Cinnamon Sparrow (♂)
Sparrow,
Himalayan White-browed Rosefinch (♂)
Rosefinch,
