Small niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae)
A very active small niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae), singing out to the world that he's strong, healthy and the leader…
Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus)
An encounter with a member of a group of Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus). In what seemed like a quiet morning…
Himalayan tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus)
My goal was to get a glimpse of this high altitude species, and on my first morning I did see a lone adult male quite…
Grey treepie (Dendrocitta formosae)
In flight the tail of the grey treepie (Dendrocitta formosae) tail is all fun, but when perched it can be somewhat…
Dark-breasted rosefinch (Procarduelis nipalensis)
Dark-breasted rosefinch (Procarduelis nipalensis) is a beautiful high-elevation dweller, seen here around the Tungnath…
Himalayan Pika (Ochotona roylei)
This little cutie was in full swing eating the delicious primula flowers and other species now in bloom, but I just…
Himalayan Pika (Ochotona roylei)
This little cutie was in full swing eating the delicious primula flowers and other species now in bloom, and here it…
Oriental turtle dove (Streptopelia orientalis)
As the day is nearing its end, this oriental turtle dove (Streptopelia orientalis) is resting atop this tree stub as…
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…
Koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha)
Encountering this koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha) peacefully feeding off the juicy spring shoots and buttercup…
Koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha)
A koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha) leisurly crossing the road. The many species of pheasant found in the…
Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus)
Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus) is the state bird of Uttarakhand, and and incredibly beautiful bird. In Chopta…