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![We begin in Yangon with a visit to the gleaming Shwedagon Pagoda.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2Fyangon+pagoda.jpg?)
We begin in Yangon with a visit to the gleaming Shwedagon Pagoda.
![Leaving the capital we descend into the Irrawaddy Plain...](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2F12024161476_fd3a1d315d_b.jpg?)
Leaving the capital we descend into the Irrawaddy Plain…
![and reach Bagan.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2FBagan.jpg?)
and reach Bagan.
![Here a complex of magical temples is set amidst parkland and jungle allowing us to combine sightseeing and birding.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2Fbagan+temples.jpg?)
Here a complex of magical temples is set amidst parkland and jungle allowing us to combine sightseeing and birding.
![We start to encounter some of the special birds of Myanmar such as this Hooded Treepie,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2FHooded+Treepie+3.jpg?)
We start to encounter some of the special birds of Myanmar such as this Hooded Treepie,
![and the colourful Jerdon's Minivet.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2FJerdons+Minivet+-+male+1.jpg?)
and the colourful Jerdon’s Minivet.
![While other local species include White-throated babbler,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2FWhite-throated+Babbler+2.jpg?)
While other local species include White-throated babbler,
![Plain-backed Sparrow,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2FPlain-backed+Sparrow.jpg?)
Plain-backed Sparrow,
![the distinctive local race of Collared Dove (a potential split),](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2FCollared+Dove.jpg?)
the distinctive local race of Collared Dove (a potential split),
![and Asian Openbill.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2Fopenbill.jpg?)
and Asian Openbill.
![Bagan is nestled on the banks of the mighty Irawaddy River and we'll take to the waters in a local boat to see what birds we can find.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2FIrawaddy+boat+ride.jpg?)
Bagan is nestled on the banks of the mighty Irawaddy River and we’ll take to the waters in a local boat to see what birds we can find.
![Later we cross the river and venture towards the Chin Hills,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2F12024118766_e959f07b80_b.jpg?)
Later we cross the river and venture towards the Chin Hills,
![home to the Chin Hills Wren Babbler,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2Fchin+hills+wren+babbler2.jpg?)
home to the Chin Hills Wren Babbler,
![and the familiar, but wild Red Junglefowl.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2F12023613773_30bf2dee3d_b.jpg?)
and the familiar, but wild Red Junglefowl.
![We reach Mt Victoria National Park which holds an impressive array of birds.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2F12023323545_3e94294de0_b.jpg?)
We reach Mt Victoria National Park which holds an impressive array of birds.
![We'll search for two endemics - White-browed Nuthatch,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2FWhite-browed+Nuthatch.jpg?)
We’ll search for two endemics - White-browed Nuthatch,
![and Burmese Bushtit,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2F12023668284_c4617da268_b.jpg?)
and Burmese Bushtit,
![as well as species such as Mt Victoria Babax](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2FBabax.jpg?)
as well as species such as Mt Victoria Babax
![Black-eared Shrike-babbler,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2FBlack-eared+Shrike-+Babbler.jpg?)
Black-eared Shrike-babbler,
![and the perky Black-throated Bushtit.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2F12023629494_7243cf3f29_b.jpg?)
and the perky Black-throated Bushtit.
![Reaching Lake Inle we stay in a wonderful hotel set on the lake.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2Finle+hotel.jpg?)
Reaching Lake Inle we stay in a wonderful hotel set on the lake.
![Famous for its 'leg rowers',](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2F12023315775_9cf77fe873_b.jpg?)
Famous for its ‘leg rowers’,
![where fishing is an important source of food.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2FInle+foisherman.jpg?)
where fishing is an important source of food.
![We'll take to the water as well, but in search of birds rather than fish.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2F12023272705_6fba79f941_b.jpg?)
We’ll take to the water as well, but in search of birds rather than fish.
![The boats allow us to glide silently alongside the reeds,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2F12023677474_e732c28eea_b.jpg?)
The boats allow us to glide silently alongside the reeds,
![where we hope to encounter the special bird of lake Inle - Jerdon's Bushchat.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2FJerdons+bc.jpg?)
where we hope to encounter the special bird of lake Inle - Jerdon’s Bushchat.
![The reedbeds and lakeside vegetation is also home to Chinese Grassbird](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2FChinese+Grassbird.jpg?)
The reedbeds and lakeside vegetation is also home to Chinese Grassbird
![and there is always the chance of a handsome male Pied Harrier sailing overhead.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2FPied+Harrier.jpg?)
and there is always the chance of a handsome male Pied Harrier sailing overhead.
![and Black-browed Reed Warbler,](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2Fblack-browed+Reed+Warbler.jpg?)
and Black-browed Reed Warbler,
![Towards the end of our tour we visit the hill station of Kalaw where we hope to find Burmese Yuhina around another lake - Yay Aye Kan.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2FBurmese+Yuhina.jpg?)
Towards the end of our tour we visit the hill station of Kalaw where we hope to find Burmese Yuhina around another lake - Yay Aye Kan.
![And then it's time to leave this fascinating country with it rich culture, amazing birds, and friendly people.](/timthumb.php?w=450&src=%2Fimg%2FGallery%2F369%2F12023328895_c24d2102cb_z.jpg?)
And then it’s time to leave this fascinating country with it rich culture, amazing birds, and friendly people.