Lifer in a busy city
Brown-breasted Flycatcher by Aditya Pal In the middle of Kathmandu, a busy and noisy city, something exciting was buzzing among us bird lovers. We heard whispers about a special bird called the Brown-breasted Flycatcher, a rare visitor to Nepal. This bird had been spotted in a tiny forest area hidden away in the middle of the city, a sort of nature hideout amid all the buildings and noise. So, my friends Hem Bahadur Katuwal, Aditya Pal, and I decided to go on a little adventure. We wanted to see this rare bird and add it to our birdwatching achievement list. As we stepped into the forest, the loud sounds of the city started to fade away. We were filled with excitement, guided by the news from the day before about where the bird was seen. Hem got in touch with a friend who knew more about the bird's whereabouts. The forest became our playground, and we split up, each going in different directions, hoping to catch a glimpse of our special feathery guest. Listening carefully, I str