Singalila National Park, West Bengal
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Roadside Shop
Flying from New Delhi to Kolkata to Bagdogra and spending a night we head from Singalila National Park.
Siliguri, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
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Bicycle Rickshaw
Siliguri, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
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Hillside Homes
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Engine
Coal Engine with another behind in the shed.
Kurseong, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
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Shop
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Engine
Diesel-Electric Engine.
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Coach
The 24 inch gauge railroad runs from Ghoom to Siliguri with nearly 7,000 feet of elevation change.
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
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Shops
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
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Houses
Steep hillside type of construction.
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Station
The high altitude terminus of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
Ghoom, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
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Entrance
All the spelling I see is Singalila National Park.
Tumling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
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1956 Land Rover
Our ride to Kaiakata, Nepal and Habre's Nest along the India-Nepal border.
Tumling, West Bengal, India, November 19, 2018
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Habre's Nest
Entry to our lodge just off the Indian road putting us into Nepal.
Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
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Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
Garrulax erythrocephalus - photographed from the bird hide at ISO 22,800 in fog.
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
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Spotted Laughingthrush
Garrulax ocellatus - ISO 20,000
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
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Black-faced Laughingthrush
Garrulax affinis - ISO 32,000
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
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White-browed Fulvetta
Fulvetta vinipectus - small, fast-moving bird photographed at ISO 36,000.
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
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Yellow-billed Blue Magpie
Urocissa flavirostris - ISO 28,800
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
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Yellow-billed Blue Magpie
Urocissa flavirostris - large & long-tailed photographed at ISO 8,000.
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
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White-browed Fulvetta
Fulvetta vinipectus - ISO 25,600
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
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Cloudy View
Debbie pointed out this photo opportunity.
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal, November 19, 2018
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Habre's Nest
A four room lodge at roughly 9,000 feet on the border of Nepal and India.
Kaiakata, Nepal, November 20, 2018
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Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens fulgens - our first sighting - on the Indian side of the road, thus in the park.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018
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Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens fulgens - eating Rhododendron seed pods.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018
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Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens fulgens
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018
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Panorama
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018
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Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens fulgens
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018
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Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens fulgens
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018
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Pack Horse
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 20, 2018
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Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens fulgens - record photo due to great distance.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 21, 2018
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1st Room
Cozy, but awfully cold this time of year.
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 20, 2018
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1st Room
We moved across the hall to a slightly warmer room which faced the sun after one night.
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 20, 2018
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Malemchi
Anaphalis triplinervis - Nepal because of the side of the road we were on.
Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
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Trackers, Drivers & Guide
Taking it easy after locating a Red Panda.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 21, 2018
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Dead Rhododendron Leaf
I like the detail in the leaf.
Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
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Wild Strawberry
Produces a very small fruit.
Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
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Indrajit
Our excellent guide who has shown us around India 5 times.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 21, 2018
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Pack Horses
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 21, 2018
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Himalayan Vulture
Gyps himalayensis
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 21, 2018
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Unknown Shrub
Seen at the bird hide.
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
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Bird Hide
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
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Chestnut-crowned Laughingthrush
Garrulax erythrocephalus - ISO 7,200.
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
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Spotted Laughingthrush
Garrulax ocellatus - ISO 8,000.
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
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White-browed Fulvetta
Fulvetta vinipectus - ISO 8,000.
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
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White-browed Fulvetta
Fulvetta vinipectus
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 21, 2018
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Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens fulgens - ISO 3,600.
Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
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Tinchule Forest
A view of the typical habitat of the Red Panda.
Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
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Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens fulgens - the animal easily moves around in the tree. ISO 2,500.
Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
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Debbie
Debbie photographing a Red Panda.
Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
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Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens fulgens - ISO 3,600.
Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
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Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens fulgens
Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
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Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens fulgens
Tinchule Forest, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
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Sunset
At 9,000 feet we had clouds in the valley below the lodge.
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
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8% Storm Beer
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
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Beers
Kingfisher is the most commonly available beer in India.
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
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8% HIT Beer
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 22, 2018
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Himalaya Sunrise Panorama
Sandakphu, Ilam, Nepal, November 23, 2018
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Hostel
A great place to see the Himalayas at the top of the border road popular with hikers. Dawn - ISO 22,800.
Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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28,169 foot Kanchenjunga
The third tallest mountain in the world photographed from a 11,929 foot peak - ISO 3,600.
Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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Prayer Flags
Prayer flags and lines of mountains at dawn. ISO 8,000.
Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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LJax
I was talked into having my photo taken here.
Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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27,825 foot Makalu
The fifth tallest mountain in the world, some sites saying 27, 838 feet. Mt. Everest is behind on the left not looking as tall due to distance.
Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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11,929 foot, Sandakphu
The small, steep peak where I photographed sunrise on the Himalayas.
Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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View
The view from the hostel parking lot.
Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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28,169 foot Kanchenjunga
Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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Switchbacks
With many switchbacks this is the steepest, roughest, scariest road I have ever been on, photographed through the windshield.
Sandakphu, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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Kalpokhari
Most villages along the route have fewer than 6 homes.
West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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Shrine
Kalpokhari, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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Singalila National Park
The clearest view we had from the lodge.
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 23, 2018
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Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Nepal
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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Road
The road switchbacks up the mountain side.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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Malemchi
Anaphalis triplinervis - seeds ready to disperse.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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Red Panda sighting
A distant sighting.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens fulgens - photographed at 750 mm as a record photo.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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Red Panda sighting
Another distant sighting.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens fulgens - photographed at 750 mm as a record photo.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 23, 2018
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Road
Our departure morning watching a few vehicles climbing the mountain.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Chocolate Boy & Amardeep
One of our terrific drivers and the sturdy 1956 Land Rover.
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 24, 2018
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Ashish & Chocolate Boy
Amardeep's brother and another of our excellent drivers.
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 24, 2018
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Farewell Photo
Debbie, myself, our guide and one other guest and his guide were the last visitors for the season.
Habre's Nest, Kaiakata, Jamuna, Nepal, November 24, 2018
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Road, Kaiakata to Gairibas
Much of the road is formed by big rocks that don't stay in place.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Road, Gairibas to Tumling
The better part of the road, though narrow and steep with many curves and switchbacks.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Shrine, Gairibas to Tumling
Photographed through the windshield.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Road, Gairibas to Tumling
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Land Rover, Gairibas to Tumling
The road is barely wide enough for two vehicles to pass.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Bikers, Gairibas to Tumling
Hard to believe anyone would ride this steep road.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Road, Gairibas to Tumling
Steep switchback.
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Prayer Flags, Gairibas to Tumling
Singalila National Park, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Shrine, Gairibas to Tumling
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Road Marker
Tumling to Sandakphu is just over 19 miles, but takes over 3 hours to drive.
Tumling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Map, Singalila National Park Headquarters
Located in the 'chicken neck' of India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet and Bangladesh are all very close.
Tumling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Red Panda Information, Singalila National Park Headquarters
Tumling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Street
Tumling, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Traffic
Tumling, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Shop
Tumling, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Shop
Tumling, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Street
Tumling, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Prayer Flags, Tumling to Sukhiapokhri
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Hillside Homes, Tumling to Sukhiapokhri
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Trees, Sukhiapokhri to Mirik
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Colorful Home, Sukhiapokhri to Mirik
Bright colored homes are common.
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Tea, Sukhiapokhri to Mirik
Many hillsides are covered with tea plants.
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Tea, Sukhiapokhri to Mirik
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Colorful Houses, Mirik
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Colorful Houses, Mirik
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Street, Mirik
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Street, Mirik
We had a very nice lunch in Mirik.
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Sign, Mirik
There seems to be some progress in this campaign.
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Man
We stood out as non-Indian tourists.
Mirik, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Shop
Mirik, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Balason River Bridge
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Balason River
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Balason River Floodplain
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Shrine, Mirik to Siliguri
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Tea Plantation, Mirik to Siliguri
Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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Great Hornbill, male
Buceros bicornis - eating Ficus tree fruit.
Siliguri, West Bengal, India, November 24, 2018
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