Monday, 22 July 2019

Birds of Utror, Swat


I recently spent four days in Utror surroundings, in this tour visited Desan, Spinkhwar lake, Shahi Bagh, Gabral, and Karkara lake. Along mesmerizing mountains, waterfalls, lakes, and natural scenes also sighted some beautiful birds.

Euroasian Goldfinch (Grey-Crowned) Carduells caniceps vigors
Spotted in the way of Karkaray Lake rom Gabral 15-07-2019
I am not into birding, taken this shot just casually during trekking in Shahi Bagh upper swat. learning about there names is fun. Plumbeous water red start at shahi bagh utror swat 15/7/2019
Not a clear picture looks to me blue rock thrush spotted at karkaray lake gabral
Shahi Bagh Swat has a feeling of nostalgia in it. The most amazing thing there is part of the land which is like an island, river water flowing there from all directions a wooden bridge connects it. There are many waterfalls and a few glacial lakes on top of mountains. On the upstream side, there is a lush green meadow. The area is covered with pine, almond, and paper trees. Saw some amazing varieties of birds there but sadly did not take tele lens. 
saw this yellow-breasted green finch (female) there
 yellow-breasted green finch (male) Shahi Bagh
Black Red Start 17/07/2019
Spotted it  at altitude of 3600 meter after crossing Desan
Blue Fronted Redstart
Spotted it  at an altitude of 3600 meters after crossing Desan
Grey wagtail
Spotted in the way of Karkaray Lake rom Gabral 15-07-2019