Steinskvett - Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)

Steinskvett – Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)

Selv om Fyrsteilene mest forbindes med sjøfugl er det flere arter som hekker her som ikke er sjøbundne, og en av disse er steinskvetten. Det første…


Steinskvett - Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)

Steinskvett – Northern wheatear (Oenanthe oenanthe)

Selv om Fyrsteilene mest forbindes med sjøfugl er det flere arter som hekker her som ikke er sjøbundne, og en av disse er steinskvetten. Det første…


Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)

Spectacled Bear (Tremarctos ornatus)

What an amazing experience it was to see this rare spectacled bear. I spotted it driving to the next destination on my schedule, and could not believe it when…


Indian Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus ursinus)

Indian Sloth Bear (Melursus ursinus ursinus)

A brief encounter of the rare Indian Sloth Bear as it quenches its thirst. It's the height of the dry season, with temperature reaching 45 degrees Celsius it's…


Small niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae)

Small niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae)

A very active individual, singing out to the world that he's strong, healthy and the leader of this land for his species. Often you'll hear this species…


Grey bush chat (Saxicola ferreus)

Grey bush chat (Saxicola ferreus)

During my stay in Chopta I encountered an amazing array of animal species in biomes ranging from alpine to dense forest slopes and valleys and farms. Each with…


Oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis)

Oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis)

In the dry season water is critical, and if you provide access to water on your property you’re certain to attract all the local bird species, and many mammals…


Rufous-bellied niltava (Niltava sundara)

Rufous-bellied niltava (Niltava sundara)

In the dry season water is critical, and if you provide access to water on your property you'll certain to attract all the local bird species, and many mammals…


Rufous-gorgeted flycatcher (Ficedula strophiata)

Rufous-gorgeted flycatcher (Ficedula strophiata)

One of a large number of bird species visiting the countless Rhodondendron trees in bloom. It sounds like this: Elevation: 3267 meters.


Small niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae)

Small niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae)

One of many small bird species not often seen, but its lovely song will tell you it’s there somewhere in the thickets. Every now and then it might venture out…