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aloktewari

Himalayas-884 (Phylloscopus whistleri)

Only second image
of this elusive
little warbler at the
Forum ...
and ... first from
India ...
... can be safely called
a rarity ...

so ... sharing this
record shot ... safely
😊
____________________

Whistler's Warbler

Jeolikote
Nainital
Uttarakand Himalayas
India
13 November 2024
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Habitat
Himalayan Slopes and mixed evergreen forest, Altitude 5500 feet
Location
Jeolikote, Nainital, Uttarakand Himalayas, India
Date taken
13.11.2024
Scientific name
Phylloscopus whistleri
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aloktewari
Opus Editor
Supporter
Macswede said:
Congratulations on this rarity, Alok & Renu! And you managed to get a picture too.
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Yes Graham ... it was one tough job, getting an image ... the degree of difficulty can be compared to close to 54 in golf ... you will see that in the video, I'm going to share ... 😊
 
Kits
Well done on a great capture of this rarity, Alok.
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Congratulations on capturing this rarity Alok & Renu. Obviously rare and elusive! Top-notch! TFS!
 

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