We were lucky enough to be in Shangri-La at the time of year when the rare black necked crane would be in the area. They are found in Napa Lake, which is about an hours bike ride from the town. The lake is special in that the basin fills with water during the summer, and then dries up the rest of the year.
It meant we could walk in the basin of the lake in some parts although it was very very boggy. Our shoes came out worse for wear although the lake itself was quite pretty.
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| Gwen back on the bike |
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| The mountains in the distance are of 5000m elevation! |
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| Dry part of Napa lake with horses grazing |
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| Black necked cranes |
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| I had to be careful cause when I got too close to them (like 50m)... |
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| they were up and outta here! |
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| The lake where there was still water |
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