Hathan
Chaudhary comes from Chitwan and started work in the
Royal Chitwan National Park in 1988. His interest in wildlife
began in 1990 and from that time he quickly built up an outstanding
amount of knowledge on the birds of Nepal. He began working at
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve as the Senior Naturalist and in addition
to his contribution to developments in ornithological investigation
in eastern Nepal he was also largely responsible for the development
of the camp itself.
His excellent knowledge of wildlife and conservation
issues has enabled him to lead many successful tours. He has a
quiet and thoughtful approach to his work and is keen to share
what he knows. Expert on Himalayan fauna, he has also trekked
in Langtang, round Annapurna, Barun valley, upper Mustang, Mai
and the Kaligandaki Valley. He is the Big Day list holder for
Nepal having seen 172 species in a day at Koshi Tappu Tappu Wildlife
Reserve. Hathan has found the first known nest of the Nepal Wren
Babbler Pnoepyga immaculata and has found a new species for Nepal;
Black-tailed Crake Porzana bicolor. Hathan is a founding member
of Nature Safari Tours and works for the company full time. He
is the best bird guide in Nepal.
Hathan
Chaudhary comes from Chitwan and started work in the
Royal Chitwan National Park in 1988. His interest in wildlife
began in 1990 and from that time he quickly built up an outstanding
amount of knowledge on the birds of Nepal. He began working at
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve as the Senior Naturalist and in addition
to his contribution to developments in ornithological investigation
in eastern Nepal he was also largely responsible for the development
of the camp itself.
