Hello all,
I visited Hemis National Park & Uley in the Ladakh region of India from 6th Mar to 14th Mar 2014. The main aim of this trip was to see the Grey Ghost of course. But I didnt miss the opportunity to find whatever birds were possible in the bleak winter. Although only 42 species were seen there were some good quality birds. Highlights included Himalayan Snowcock, White-browed Tit-Warbler, White-rumped Snowfinch, Tibetan Snowfinch, White-winged Redstart & Ibisbill.
As for Snow Leopards, a total of 6 different individuals were seen across 3 separate sightings. A failed hunt, separation of mom and cubs and finally mating - totally blew my mind away. Then there was a trio of superb ungulates - Asiatic Ibex, Ladakh Urial and Blue Sheep. We missed the Grey 'Himalayan' Wolf but overall the trip was highly successful. Detailed trip report with photos and maps below:
http://www.cloudbirders.com/tripreport/repository/BARUAH_India_03_2014.pdf
Thanks,
Pritam.
I visited Hemis National Park & Uley in the Ladakh region of India from 6th Mar to 14th Mar 2014. The main aim of this trip was to see the Grey Ghost of course. But I didnt miss the opportunity to find whatever birds were possible in the bleak winter. Although only 42 species were seen there were some good quality birds. Highlights included Himalayan Snowcock, White-browed Tit-Warbler, White-rumped Snowfinch, Tibetan Snowfinch, White-winged Redstart & Ibisbill.
As for Snow Leopards, a total of 6 different individuals were seen across 3 separate sightings. A failed hunt, separation of mom and cubs and finally mating - totally blew my mind away. Then there was a trio of superb ungulates - Asiatic Ibex, Ladakh Urial and Blue Sheep. We missed the Grey 'Himalayan' Wolf but overall the trip was highly successful. Detailed trip report with photos and maps below:
http://www.cloudbirders.com/tripreport/repository/BARUAH_India_03_2014.pdf
Thanks,
Pritam.