Bird
Watching
There is an exceptional variety of bird life, both
local and migrant species. A rich mix of forest,
riverine and mountain species are sighted here all
year round though winter months are especially good
for migratory birds.
Brown Dipper, Wallcreeper, several species of Forktails
(the Spotted and Little Forktail being the most
common), Plumbous and White-capped Water Redstarts
and several species of Wagtails are the altitude
migrants you can see. The rich river habitat attracts
Pallas' and the Lesser Grey-headed fish eagle at
dusk. The Brown Fish Owl is more heard than seen.
Walks in the forest would reveal the vocal White
throated and White-crested laughing thrush and the
beautiful but aggressive Common Green Magpie. The
Upper canopy should be scanned for the colourful
Long-tailed Broadbill and Maroon Orioles, here one
also comes across hunting parties of Blue winged
minla, Black Throated Tit, Grey headed canary flycatcher,
Chestnut bellied nuthatch and scarlet minivets.
Plain backed and the much sought after Scaly thrush
prefer to forage under Clerodendron undergrowth
with dense Sal\Tree canopy here one also comes across
Khaleej pheasants. Oriental and Great Pied hornbills
are seen as they fly over their typical valley to
valley flying pattern. |
