Paux

5.2015
Visited a small village (above 2,000m) at Jiudingshan for a couple of days while my friends were making their preparations to hike to the summit(about 5,000m)for the highland bird species (Chinese Monal etc.) and mammals.
Crested Honey Buzzard 鳳頭蜂鷹

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Himalayan Vulture 高山兀鷲

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Blue Magpie 紅咀藍鵲

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Tickell's Leaf Warbler 黃腹柳鶯

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Collared Finchbill 領雀嘴鵯

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Chinese Babax 矛紋草鶥

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Common Rosefinch 普通朱雀

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Finally 2 photos showing the landscape around the village.

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wcaptain

I guess some interesting birds can be found on the upper part of the hill.

Many thanks for your kind sharing

Paux

Wcaptain, you're welcome.

Yes, my friends ended up with 25 bird species over a 3-day period around the summit, including Chinese Monal, Tibetan Snowcock, Chestnut-throated Partridge, Golden Eagle etc. Unfortunately I was not physically fit to trek with them over the steep trail to the summit, even though some villagers were employed to carry the necessary supply.

John Holmes

Interesting birds in that area.... it just shows that it's always worth it to look at new places !