Birdwatching in Bhutan

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Local Birdingpal Contacts
Local Birdwatchers
Using the Birdingpal resources you must agree to the following: If you contact a local Birdingpal and make arrangement to go birding, you should note it is common courtesy to make sure you show up for the appointment. If for any reason you are unable to do this, the least you must do is contacting the local Pal right away.
Please note that most Birdingpals are serious birdwatchers. It is a privilege to contact them, and your message should reflect it. A local Pal does not get paid, but should he/she offer to take you out birding, using their own vehicle, it would be courteous to pay for the fuel. A lunch and/or a small gift would also be appropriate, something as simple as a souvenir of your country, or a pin from your local birding club.

Initial Last Name Area Available Language
T Samdrup Thimphu Anytime

Professional Guides
If you contact a professional Birdingpal guide you must be prepared to pay a fee for guiding services.

Initial Last Name Area Available Language
K Jamtsho Thimphu Anytime English
H Tshering Thimphu Anytime English
Our second trip in 2005 was organized by Hishey for maximum abundances of experiences each day. Although circumstances allowed only a brief stay we were more than satisfied. We went in February to catch the main wintering population of cranes but even so we saw and heard plenty of birds including the Monal pheasant. We spent two nights in the elegant, traditional style hotel in the Phobjikha Valley and a miracle happened, at least from the point of view of artists/photographers. It snowed! The landscape was transformed into a Middle Ages European scene reminiscent of Breughel's Return From the Hunt with yaks thrown in for a bonus. We ended the trip with no complaints and only praise for this unique and charming country and for Bhutan Heritage Travels that took such good care of us, physically, intellectually and spiritually. Robert Bateman – Artist/Author – Salt Spring Island, Canada.

Local Information
Name Description
Royal Society for the Protection of Nature Organization
Birding Hotspots around the world Sites
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Bhutan
Local weather Yahoo
Electronic maps MapQuest
Find lowest prices for field guides, books, maps etc.
Printable bird check list
Trip Reports from Bhutan

Last update 29/09/2009