Not long ago, it used to be a common sight to find Bhutan’s large-billed crows (Corvus macrohynchos) in urban settlements. With time, the crows have vanished from urban areas and now one can one find them only in far flung villages.  The Bhutanese large-billed crow is jet black and large, much larger than those seen […]

The “Bhutan fair” to be organized in December 2013 in Bangkok is going to boost tourism in Bhutan. This is a result of a successful cultural event last December in Bangkok, organized by the Bhutan embassy. This December, the Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) would hold a “Bhutan fair” in the Thai capital. Small and […]

On the night of November this year, Eastern Bhutan welcomed the first three black-necked cranes, a juvenile and two adults landed in Bumdeling valley, Trashiyangtse. The visit was delayed by five days, but will be followed by other flocks until mid-December,according to sanctuary officials. Although spotted on November 4, the first flock of black-necked cranes, […]

Six black-necked cranes were spotted at a non-touristic site of Tshokona, by a local resident yesterday morning. “After hearing the sound made by the birds, I was informed by my niece at around 6:30 am that the birds have landed”. The birds were last spotted about 15-20 years ago. At around 7am, forestry officials at […]