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Images by Paul Holt and David Fisher (df)
![Snow Leopard will be the focus of our efforts...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49913769122_cfce0ca9f2_b.jpg?)
Snow Leopard will be the focus of our efforts…
![...here a herd of Blue Sheep, preferred dining for Snow Leopard... (df)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49916667716_59063f0d5e_b.jpg?)
…here a herd of Blue Sheep, preferred dining for Snow Leopard… (df)
![We certainly won't neglect the bird with Bearded Vulture (or Lammergeier) being common... (df)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49916667826_9aec4bc6b7_b.jpg?)
We certainly won’t neglect the bird with Bearded Vulture (or Lammergeier) being common… (df)
![Other mammals are sure to include Himalayan Marmot...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49913469816_a2f1fd8b59_b.jpg?)
Other mammals are sure to include Himalayan Marmot…
![...the cute miniature Glover's Pika...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49912955803_da9b97b389_b.jpg?)
…the cute miniature Glover’s Pika…
![...and myriad feral Yaks...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49913469501_2afa26b072_b.jpg?)
…and myriad feral Yaks…
![...or perhaps even a Tibetan Wolf. (df)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49916968342_ae8f934b1f_b.jpg?)
…or perhaps even a Tibetan Wolf. (df)
![The scenery is stunning as here at 'Stone Buddha Gorge'...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49913469366_0cf07fb43d_b.jpg?)
The scenery is stunning as here at ‘Stone Buddha Gorge’…
![...and here where we saw Snow Leopard on our last visit.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49913469211_65cc7cabbd_b.jpg?)
…and here where we saw Snow Leopard on our last visit.
![We're at high altitude much of the time - here on route to Zhaduo our highest elevation in 'Snow Leopard Country'...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49913471561_4abe6c80bf_b.jpg?)
We’re at high altitude much of the time - here on route to Zhaduo our highest elevation in ‘Snow Leopard Country’…
![...and won't be doing any running like this acclimatized Himalayan Vulture.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49912957383_5904163ea7_b.jpg?)
…and won’t be doing any running like this acclimatized Himalayan Vulture.
![We'll have a few internal flights including ones to and from Yushu airport...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49913471281_d20808ce27_b.jpg?)
We’ll have a few internal flights including ones to and from Yushu airport…
![...but will leave most of the flying for the birds - here Hill Pigeons near Zhaduo.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49912957133_d54f508337_b.jpg?)
…but will leave most of the flying for the birds - here Hill Pigeons near Zhaduo.
![Bird density is low at high elevation but will include Hodgson's Redstart...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49913768412_6ebd4fd292_b.jpg?)
Bird density is low at high elevation but will include Hodgson’s Redstart…
![...Ibisbill, regular near Yushu airport... (df)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49916154543_8151225712_b.jpg?)
…Ibisbill, regular near Yushu airport… (df)
![...Rufous-necked Snowfinch... (df)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49916968852_83cd4f8592_b.jpg?)
…Rufous-necked Snowfinch… (df)
![and Saker Falcon.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49912956858_168233fc3a_b.jpg?)
and Saker Falcon.
![We're sure to enjoy hugely varied scenery in the Snow Leopard area...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49912956708_f6fea567b7_b.jpg?)
We’re sure to enjoy hugely varied scenery in the Snow Leopard area…
![...here contrasting with arid grasslands near Chaka...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6086%2F6098911216_f66f93034e_b.jpg?)
…here contrasting with arid grasslands near Chaka…
![...but even in early autumn it can be desolate...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6189%2F6098364805_a56d5b0762_b.jpg?)
…but even in early autumn it can be desolate…
![...or more wildlife such as this Tibetan Fox... (df)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49916969387_a27d7f9ceb_b.jpg?)
…or more wildlife such as this Tibetan Fox… (df)
![...or Tibetan Partridge. (df)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49916155663_be38ea1497_b.jpg?)
…or Tibetan Partridge. (df)
![We'll never be short of things to see - here a wall mural in Stone Buddha Gorge...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49913470481_e91f0cb905_b.jpg?)
We’ll never be short of things to see - here a wall mural in Stone Buddha Gorge…
![...a White Eared Pheasant...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49913470276_73ff7d0d7c_b.jpg?)
…a White Eared Pheasant…
![...or a White-lipped Deer...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49913470171_d1a759311f_b.jpg?)
…or a White-lipped Deer…
![...a Kiang... (df)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49916670481_58dece0650_b.jpg?)
…a Kiang… (df)
![...or a monastic village as here at Zhugua Si.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49913767252_75a14d01f3_b.jpg?)
…or a monastic village as here at Zhugua Si.
![White-browed Tits aren’t always easy... (df)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49916156528_3b6311c739_b.jpg?)
White-browed Tits aren’t always easy… (df)
![...but those and White-browed Tit-warblers, here a male, are well worth the effort. (df)](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49916970627_0dd04218c3_b.jpg?)
…but those and White-browed Tit-warblers, here a male, are well worth the effort. (df)
![Nor are Chinese Grey Shrikes – here on the giganteus form...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6187%2F6098363259_9a8c0d9ed1_b.jpg?)
Nor are Chinese Grey Shrikes – here on the giganteus form…
![...and here a Tibetan Snowcock.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6195%2F6098360927_88a275d32c_b.jpg?)
…and here a Tibetan Snowcock.
![On the extension we’ll travel by train to Lhasa...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6189%2F6098908346_e331a9f977_b.jpg?)
On the extension we’ll travel by train to Lhasa…
![...where we hope to explore the magnificent Potala...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6201%2F6098908426_6512de3791_b.jpg?)
…where we hope to explore the magnificent Potala…
![...while also searching for that area’s avian specialities, including Giant Babax...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6082%2F6098908570_e2d143f0f6_b.jpg?)
…while also searching for that area’s avian specialities, including Giant Babax…
![...and Tibetan Eared Pheasant.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F6204%2F6098361349_fcfa65abac_b.jpg?)
…and Tibetan Eared Pheasant.
![But once again Snow Leopard will be the undoubted focus of our efforts.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=https%3A%2F%2Flive.staticflickr.com%2F65535%2F49913469056_2af1485ff4_b.jpg?)
But once again Snow Leopard will be the undoubted focus of our efforts.