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    N.E. India Eaglesnest (Part 1) and Singalila (Part 2). Part 2.

    N.E. India Eaglesnest (Part 1) and Singalila (Part 2). Part 2. PART 2 April 05th. I arrive Bagdogra Airport (West Bengal) on a flight from Dibrugarh (Assam). I have planned to visit Kolakham, a village close to Nameri NP and 130km to the north east. I decide on a taxi and find the long...
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    NE India. Eaglesnest and Singalila NP.

    N.E. India Eaglesnest (Part 1) and Singalila (Part 2) Notes from a trip in search of Blyth’s and Satyr Tragopans PART 1 Having returned home from a trip to NE India I wish to share my experience with anyone/group who may wish to tackle this area independently. I feel that I can assist future...
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    Eaglenest. Arunchal Pradesh

    I have a 9 day trip planned to visit Eaglenest (5d) followed by Mandala road and Sela Pass. Departing Guwahati on 16 march 2024. Travelling single from UK. I have a price for driver and vehicle and accommodation only, but guides do operate in the reserve and can be booked. If any one or two...
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    Birding Arunchal pradesh

    Difficult now for solo travellers to obtain Inner line permits for travel in Arunchal pradesh since India has now tightened up on security. Solution seems to hire a car and driver separately to visit Eagle nest area, mishmi hills area and a visit East to Walong to see the Heron. Does anyone have...
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    Arunchal Pradesh/Mishmi hills Nov 2022

    I am planning a trip to the Mishmi hills. I have arranged transport and guide although dates and full itinerary are flexible. The timing Nov. is to increase the chances of finding Sclater's monal the main target. I would like someone to join and share cost which is about £100pp a day all...
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    Birding China

    Why are so few Western Birders travelling to China? There are of course a number of excellent tour operators. But in addition to the high cost, they tend to focus on small regions which provide great birding and build large lists but inevitably this means many great birds are not on their...
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    Valley of the cats,inc. Snow leopard. Qinghai China

    Looking for two companions to share costs. Travel in May. Guide/transport accommodation, food £70each a day inclusive. Either just visit to see the mammals and birds of Tibet or combine with birding in Sichuan. Flights UK to Chengdu £400-450. Flight to Yushu £250rtn. Visa £175
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    Northern China june 2018

    Looking for 1/2 companions to join me on a birding trip to Heilongjiang. I am travelling with an experienced Chinese Bird tour guide plus SUV. 20th June-30th approx. Est £75pppd Focusing on Streaked reed warbler (2 pairs seen in N.Jilin/ Heilongjiang border 2017) and Swinhoes rail. But will...
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    Sillem's mountain finch. Best time to visit?

    Independent birders visiting the only known site for this bird in the Kunlun mountains should consider the possibility of having to spend a number of days waiting for acceptable weather conditions. After all the site is at 5000m. Nevertheless I encountered difficult snow conditions in mid June...
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    Tibetan bunting. A warning for independent birders.

    For any independent birders wishing to visit kanda shan from Nanquen, then the good news is that a bridge has now been built across the river at Nanquen and a new road on the far side of the river leads to Kanda shan. So kanda Shan is probably now only 30km ? from town. So I began to walk this...
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    Qinghai/China

    Any independent birders travelling to China in June and intend to visit Qinghai may wish to join me on a trip into the Kunlun Mountains. Seats available in two Landcruisers leaving Golmud on 08th June for 6-7days. After acclimatisation we aim to visit the area where Sillem's Mountain Finch is...
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    China/Sillem's Mountain Finch,Biddulphs Ground jay

    Seeking companions for a two week trip to Western China in July 2015. Using Chinese guides and 4 x 4 vehicles but the aim is to do the trip as economical as is possible.The main focus is to see the two birds highlighted.
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    Sichuan.China

    Any birders travelling independently to Sichuan this May, and who would like to share the cost of transport to get to some of the more difficult sites (Balangshan,baxi, etc) then please contact me if you would wish to team up. I will be visiting between 13th and 27th may.
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    China.Swinhoe's rail and Streaked reed warbler.

    I am seeking information on any records of sightings of these two species in China north of Beijing and Beidaihe. In addition if anyone has tried to look for these birds and failed, then that information too is valuable. I will be travelling to Heilongjiang this spring with the aim of looking...
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    Northern China

    Travelling to N. China May/june 2012. Main site is Xingkai Hu ( Lake khanka). Possible. Baers Pochard,Oriental stork, Swinhoes rail, N. parrotbill etc. Found sites for Band-bellied rail, Scaly sided merganser,jankowskis Bunting. this summer which we could revisit. No expensive guides so cheap...
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