Birdwatching in Bhutan, November 2011 1

During my official visit to Bhutan between 20 and 26 November, I spent a few days for birdwatching.  Although it was bit early to see most of winter migrants, I enjoyed birding there with several new species.

Common Kestrel (female)

Common Buzzard

Mountain Hawk Eagle (immature)

Mountain Hawk Eagle (immature)

Himalayan Monal (female)

Himalayan Monal (female)

River Lapwing

Long-billed Plover

Ibissbill

Ibissbill & Brown Dipper

Ruddy Shelduck (pair)

Ruddy Shelduck (pair)

Ruddy Shelduck (pair)