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Bird
Lovers Paradise (continued - 3)
Best Areas for Viewing Bhutan's Precious Birds:
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information)
Sengor to Namling (3050m/2360m):
an area of hemlock and cool broadleaved forests where one can view Tragopans, Bar-winged Wrens and the Firetailed Myzornis. Best times for viewing are April to May.
Namling to Yongkhala (2360m/1700m):
Cool and Warm broadleaved forests host the Yellow-rumped Honey Guide, Rufoused-Necked Hornbill, Laughing-Thrush, Coral Billed Scimitar Babbler, and the Golden-breasted Fulvetta. Best view times are November to early May.
Yongkhala to Ligmethang (1700m/650m):
Warm broadleaf forests towards the south are home to the Rufous-bellied Hawk Eagle, Collarded Treepie, and the Yellow-vented Warbler. Best time to visit: November to early May.
Narphung La to Deothang (1700m/850m):
Warm broadleaf to subtropical forests allows viewing of Rufous-necked Hornbill, Beautiful Nuthatch, and the Gold-naped Finch. November to early May.
Deothang to Samdrup Jongkhar (850m/250m):
Subtropicals forest in the southern part of Bhutan are the home of the Wreathed Hornbill, the rare Violet Cuckoo, Pied Falconet, and the Greater Rufous-breasted Parrotbill. November to early May.
Mochu Valley, Rimchu to Jigme Dorji National Park:
Warm broadleaved forests are the habitat of the rare White-bellied Heron, White-gorgoted Flycatcher and the Yellow-vented Warbler. Best times are November to early May.
Mochu
Valley to Wangdue Phodrang (1300m):
The river area just north of Wangdue is an excellent area for water fowl and
migratory birds like the Bar-headed Goose, Eurasian Wigeon, Oriental Dwarf
Kingfisher, and the rare White Bellied Heron.
Tashithang to Damji
( Jigme Dorji National Park - 6 day trek):
This area's 1 day trek is best for bird watching in April to early May. View
Ward's Trogan and Lesser Shortwings in this warm broadleaved forest.
Damji to Gasa (1700m/2430m - 1day trek):
A 2 day trek through warm broadleaved forests are home to the Black tailed Crake
and the Grey-sided Laughing Thrush.
Gasa to Koina to Laya (2700m/3200m - 2 day trek):
Cool broadleaved forest mixed with coniferous fir, spruce and juniper .
Birds to be seen are the Bush Robin, Firetail Myzornis, Purple Cochoa, and the
Gold-naped Finch. Best time
Drugyel
Dzong to Jangothang to Jigme Dorji National Park
( 2580m/4090m - 8 day trek)
An alpine area good for viewing the Tibetan Snowcock, Isisbill, Himalayan
Griffon and the Golden Eagle,
Forests
above Dodena (2575m) below Cheri Monastery on Trail towards Shodu,
Thimphu Valley (Jigme Dorji National Park) 45 minute taxi ride from Thimphu
centre consists of Oak Forests where you can Spotted Laughingthrush, Fire-capped
Tit, and Yellow-bellied Flower picker.
Phobjikha Valley (3050m)
Home to the endangered Black Necked Crane. Best time for viewing is mid to late
November during the Thrung Thrung Karm festival.
Forests
on Eastside of Dochu La (3115m) along pack horse trail
Fir, Rhododendron, oak, and bamboo forests are best in April to May for viewing
Satyr Tragopan, Rufous-breast Bush Robin, Slender-billed Scimitar Babbler.
Forested
Road over Pele La (3390m)
Habitat Fir, Rhododendron, and bamboo forest are best in April to May for
viewing Brown and Green Parrotbills, Marron-backed Accentor.
Forested Road over Yutong La (3520m)
Fire-tailed Myzornis, Great Parrotbill and Yellow-bellied Bush Warbler inhabit
Fir, Rhododendron, and bamboo forests during April and May.
Bumthang Valley (2600m)
Fields and river area during March to May and October to early November are home
to Isisbills, and various migrant birds.
Torsa River at Phuntsholing (150m)
Rivers and river bank areas during November to April are excellent passages for
Migrants on their way to and from Tibet and Northern Asia.
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