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  1. Here's a special treat for everyone today. Did you even know that this little bird existed? It's a Rufous-vented Tit and they love the higher elevations in Bhutan. They rumble through the lower shrubs in packs, munching on seeds and looking for anything more juicy that might be hiding amongst the foliage.

    These guys happened to flitter close enough to me to get that 500mm into action. Had just finished dodging some yaks when they came along. I enjoy these unplanned encounters with nature so much. Such moments are a gift.

    #EwenInBhutan #Photography #SquareMood #LumixS1RII #Lumix #Bhutan #BirdPhotography #Phobjikha #RufousVentedTit #Lumix100500mm #WildBhutan
  2. Today we got out for a little birding with our driver. He's super into birds now and loves sharing the local species. Saw a bunch of stuff, but in terms of photos, this proud little Hodgson's Redstart stole the day. Just a charmer, and came close enough for the 500mm to get some action.

    #EwenInBhutan #Photography #SquareMood #LumixS1RII #Lumix #Bhutan #BirdPhotography #Phobjikha #Redstart #Lumix100500mm #WildBhutan
  3. Crane story in three acts.

    Have had very few opportunities to get close to the cranes with my telephoto lens in Bhutan this trip, but they have totally been worth it.

    #EwenInBhutan #Photography #SquareMood #LumixS1RII #Lumix #Bhutan #BirdPhotography #Phobjikha #BlackNeckedCrane #Lumix100500mm #WildBhutan
  4. Got invited inside to take part in their puja ceremony. One of those things that happens sometimes when travelling around Bhutan.

    The more guests who attend the more special the puja. I'm heading back next week and I'll take a bunch of prints for them.

    #Bhutan #Puja #Photography #Gangtey #Phobjikha #Himalayas #HappyPlaces #Monochrome

  5. Got invited inside to take part in their puja ceremony. One of those things that happens sometimes when travelling around Bhutan.

    The more guests who attend the more special the puja. I'm heading back next week and I'll take a bunch of prints for them.

    #Bhutan #Puja #Photography #Gangtey #Phobjikha #Himalayas #HappyPlaces #Monochrome

  6. Just a little update to the Emerald Tiger Moth (Callindra principalis) seen zipping about Bhutan at 2900m.

    I first saw one two days ago, and posted those pics above. But then yesterday while visiting Gangtey Gonpa another one landed right in front of me while walking the grounds of the gonpa!

    #Mothstodon

    #Bhutan #Phobjikha #Photography #Lumix #FlutterByes #Himalayas #Butterflies #NotButterflies #MothOrMonster #Callindra #TigerMoth