An elusive Himalayan Mountain Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) found while wandering off track between Tengboche and Namche Bazaar. Normally found on high altitude slopes ranging between 2,500 and 5,000 m (8,200 and 16,400 ft), their population is declining in the Himalayas due to hunting and habitat loss. Shot on Fuji Velvia slide film. Khumbu Region, Nepal.
Trumpeter Swans passing though on their annual migration. Interestingly these swans actually fly north to winter over on the Crooked River north of Prince George where warm springs keep parts of the river open all year. The trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator) is the heaviest living bird native to North America and the largest waterfowl in the world with a wingspan that can exceed 10 ft (3.0 m). Ness Lake, Northern British Columbia, Canada.
