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Bishazari Lake, an extensive oxbow lake system in the buffer zone of the Chitwan National Park unveils the mesmerizing avian tapestry of the region. Through the lens of photographer Skanda Gautam, we embark on a visual journey into the diverse ecosystem of Chitwan.

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Skanda Gautam's visual narrative unfolds the rich biodiversity of Chitwan National Park, capturing the essence of its avian inhabitants. From the graceful oriental darter to the majestic crested serpent eagle, and the vibrant plumage of the stork-billed kingfisher, each frame tells a unique story of life in this sanctuary.

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Join us in exploring the wonders of nature as we immerse ourselves in the beauty and harmony of Chitwan's avian abundance, all captured on Monday.

Photos by Skanda Gautam for The Himalayan Times.

A crested serpent eagle looks on before hunting for reptiles at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT
A crested serpent eagle looks on before hunting for reptiles at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT

A lesser yellow nape hunts for insects at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT
A lesser yellow nape hunts for insects at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT

A lesser adjutant stands near the Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT
A lesser adjutant stands near the Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT

A group of black storks hunt for food at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT
A group of black storks hunt for food at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT

A white-throated kingfisher stands rests on a tree branch at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT
A white-throated kingfisher stands rests on a tree branch at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT

A group of great cormorants rests on a tree while hunting for fish at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT
A group of great cormorants rests on a tree while hunting for fish at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT

A crested serpent eagle perches on a branch of a tree along the banks of Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT
A crested serpent eagle perches on a branch of a tree along the banks of Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT

A crested serpent eagle looks on before hunting for reptiles at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT
A crested serpent eagle looks on before hunting for reptiles at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT

A kingfisher sits on a tree branch at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT
A kingfisher sits on a tree branch at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT

A stork-billed kingfisher perches on a branch of a tree of Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT
A stork-billed kingfisher perches on a branch of a tree of Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT

A grey heron stands on top of a tree at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT
A grey heron stands on top of a tree at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT

A blue whistling thrush chirps at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT
A blue whistling thrush chirps at Bishazari Lake, a forested wetland at Chitwan, Nepal on Monday, January 22, 2024. Photos: Skanda Gautam/THT