Black-necked Cranes
Black-necked Cranes are an endangered species that live most of the year in Tibet, but in the winter they migrate to various parts of Bhutan and a few other countries. Phobjikha Valley is one of their winter nesting grounds, and as we drove onto the valley floor, two cranes flew right over us.
Monkeys
More monkeys! This time at least 30, with several older monkeys carrying their young on their chests. Check out the video we took:
Yaks
As you go over the mountain pass into the Phobjikha Valley, yaks dot the hillsides. I admit, I had no idea if they were closer to bulls or cows, so I may have asked if they would charge the car if we got close. See the thrilling conclusion for yourself:
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