Steinskvett (Oenanthe oenanthe)

Steinskvett (Oenanthe oenanthe)

Selv om Fyrsteilene mest forbindes med sjøfugl er det flere arter som hekker her som ikke er sjøbundne, og en av disse er steinskvett (Oenanthe oenanthe). Det…


Steinskvett (Oenanthe oenanthe)

Steinskvett (Oenanthe oenanthe)

Selv om Fyrsteilene mest forbindes med sjøfugl er det flere arter som hekker her som ikke er sjøbundne, og en av disse er steinskvett (Oenanthe oenanthe). Det…


Small niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae)

Small niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae)

A very active small niltava (Niltava macgrigoriae), singing out to the world that he's strong, healthy and the leader of this land for his species. Often…


Grey bush chat (Saxicola ferreus)

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 slopes and valleys and farms. Each with…


Koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha)

Koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha)

Encountering this koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha) peacefully feeding off the juicy spring shoots and buttercup flowers was a wonderful experience. Not a…


Koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha)

Koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha)

A koklass pheasant (Pucrasia macrolopha) leisurly crossing the road. The many species of pheasant found in the Himalayas is incredible, and seeing them up…


Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus)

Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus)

Himalayan monal (Lophophorus impejanus) is the state bird of Uttarakhand, and and incredibly beautiful bird. In Chopta and by most temples this is a commonly…


Oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis)

Oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis)

An oriental magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis) quenching its thirst. In the dry season water is critical, and if you provide access to water on your property…


Rufous-bellied niltava (Niltava sundara)

Rufous-bellied niltava (Niltava sundara)

A rufous-bellied niltava (Niltava sundara) perched near a rare source of water. In the dry season water is critical, and if you provide access to water on your…


Red junglefowl (Gallus gallus)

Red junglefowl (Gallus gallus)

This is a common species, but nonetheless a beautiful one, especially when you can see it in the open like here, where it was foraging in the leaf litter and…