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A bird watcher's paradise, Makkumath, Uttarakhand

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The world has changed so much since my last post! With Corona having taken over almost every person's peace of mind, the only place I find peace is in taking refuge in dreaming and imagining all the travels I intend to do:) View around Makkumath Black Francolin Makkumath While chatting with my cousin, Soma, who is an avid bird watcher, I felt a strong desire to visit Uttarakhand. Soma returned from her birding trip early February this year, and was sharing her experience of birding in Uttarakhand. I have been to several bird watching trips with her, but this one seems unique, not only because of the number of birds she sighted, but also because of the information and guidance she received from Mr. Yashpal Negi, an experienced and well-known local bird guide.A three day session with him is likely to get you around 100 bird species. Sharing some pictures taken by Soma. Asian barred owlet Blue fronted Redstart Mr Negi's Sparrow house for...