Part 44 - Himalayan Goldcrest observations and localities around Sakden and Bhutan passes

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• SUMMARY:
  Notes record securing a Himalayan Goldcrest on March 11, the first time L. has seen the species in Bhutan. Observations detail habitats and elevations across Sakden, Pumbi La, Reyimpu, Chungkar, and Tro Shika near the Teboba plateau. Brief logistical notes mention P. Whiler and arrivals dated 26–28.

CONTENT:
E 140° M 170 280 Sissin La
Choling La W
Rumzang

L p. 25 - to Sakden - March 11, 12, 13, 14
28:
Secured Regulus regulus sikkimensis - March 11. First time L. has seen Goldcrest in Bhutan.
Sakden bird from Oak forest. Others Pumbi La - 6 Sept shown Fir forest; one at Reyimpu (6000) in birch forest. Chungkar bird (11,000) in a Pinus nepalensis plantation. On 20 April got a bird at Tro Shika in buckthorn jungle on edge of Teboba plateau. So the Himalayan Goldcrest is very partial as to its habitat - see Ibis 204.
P. Whiler 12-15. grass sp. 1216.

• arrived 26. - 27 - 28