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BIRDS & BUTTERFLIES



LOCAL & MIGRATORY

WORK IN PROGRESS (this page)
BIRD LIST

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Over 100 species of birds have been recorded in and around the orchard. A printed list is available at the house, and guests are encouraged to add their own sightings. Our records also align with data from eBird.org, which tracks birds in this region.
Depending on the season, you may see:
  • Blue whistling thrushes
  • Minivets
  • Himalayan bulbuls
  • Drongos, barbets, and parakeets
  • Owls at night
  • Eagles and vultures on the thermals
You may also encounter langurs, mongooses, porcupines, or even a passing leopard — usually only seen by their prints.
“It is a place for watching, not rushing.”
Binoculars and field guides are available for guest use. Early morning walks can be arranged, depending on interest.

Please do not walk in the forest after sunset and follow safety guidelines when encountering wildlife.

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Bunting?

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Russet Sparrow

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Himalayan Griffon - three of these circled overhead on our last hike to Reoghati.
There are also Lammergeier and Bonelli's eagles.

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Parakeets - look lovely but have to be scared out of the orchard every morning in the spring and summer as they like apple buds

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  • HOME
    • INQUIRE TO BOOK >
      • GETTING TO THE FARM
    • OUR STORY
    • THE FARM STAY: A SHORT VIDEO
    • WRITINGS from the ORCHARD
    • ADOPT A TREE
    • FAQs
  • ACCOMMODATION & TARIFF
    • WORKATION
    • HOUSE RULES
    • TESTEMONIALS
  • THE ORCHARD KITCHEN
    • FROM THE KITCHEN GARDEN
    • TO OUR PLATES
  • WORKSHOPS & COURSES
    • CHEESE MAKING COURSE
    • SAUSAGE MAKING
    • BEER
    • SOURDOUGH BREADMAKING
  • RETREATS
    • YOGA & MEDITATION >
      • FOOD
    • WRITER'S RETREAT >
      • WRITING RETREAT
    • ART RETREATS >
      • THE STUDIO
    • POETRY RESIDENCY >
      • FROM THE POET"S PEN
  • EXPERIENCES / ACTIVITIES
    • TOURS & TREKS INTO HIMALAYA
    • BIRDWATCHING
    • TEMPLE TOUR