The Kingdom of Bhutan

High in the Himalayas, this Buddhist country's rich biodiversity makes it a great place to bird. 		 
Punakha Dzong at the confluence of the Mochu and Pochu Rivers
Click to see big picture (800x600 pixels; 83 KB) 		The Himalayas from Thrimsingla Pass
Click to see big picture (800x600 pixels; 94 KB) 		Asian Barred Owlet
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Valleys upon valleys in the Black Mountains
Click to see big picture (800x533 pixels; 52 KB) 		Oriental Magpie Robin
Click to see big picture (790x600 pixels; 70 KB) 		Yongkhola weavers
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Mrs. Gould's Sunbird
Click to see big picture (800x532 pixels; 81 KB) 		Weighing vegetables at the Paro market
Click to see big picture (800x600 pixels; 165 KB) 		Red-billed Leiothrix
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Scaly Thrush
Click to see big picture (688x600 pixels; 136 KB) 		Birding with the locals on Bhutan's main highway
Click to see big picture (800x600 pixels; 144 KB) 		White-browed Fulvetta
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White-capped Water Redstart
Click to see big picture (776x600 pixels; 81 KB) 		Waiting for the Black-necked Cranes to come in to roost in the Phobjikha valley
Click to see big picture (800x600 pixels; 127 KB) 		Black-browed Tit
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Crested Kingfisher
Click to see big picture (792x600 pixels; 82 KB) 		Chortens, prayer flags and the snowcapped Himalayas at Dochula Pass
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Birding and culture - a splendid mix