'Himalayan Black Bubal' Photograph by Ryan Van Meter

Himalayan Black Bubal

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Shikha, Nepal

More Observations from Expedition Muktinath

A six-week solo walk through the Annapurna Mountains of Nepal to survey Himalayan biodiversity — from पोखरा to मुक्तिनाथ (May to June 2013)

50 Observations

48 Identified Species

Large-Billed Crow

Ghandruk, Nepal (May 2013)

Unidentified Shield Bug Nymph of Genus Asiarcha

Ghandruk, Nepal (May 2013)

Crested Serpent-Eagle Gliding through the Valley Between Landruk and Ghandruk

Landruk, Nepal (May 2013)

Tantric Pigeons of the Vishvavajra

Boudhanath, Kathmandu, Nepal (May 2013)

Four-Spotted Skimmer Dragonfly

Jharkot, Nepal (June 2013)

White Dove of the Chhairo Gompa

Marpha, Nepal (May 2013)

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105 Observations

64 Identified Species

Red-Shouldered Hawk

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Red-Tailed Hawk

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Barred Owl Facial Disc

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Barred Owl

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Spotted Sandpiper

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Brown Thrasher

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