Shams Uddin

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About Shams

Shams Uddin in a wildlife guide and protector from Chitral valley, northern Pakistan.

Background

My name is Mr. Shams Uddin. I come from Chitral valley, northern Pakistan. I have a love for nature. I realize the needs, importance, and role that wildlife plays in balancing the ecology and making the world livable for us. So I work to protect wildlife according to my capacity, skills, and knowledge. I feel that there is an intimate relationship between wildlife survival and the activities of human beings, and it is time for people to come forward to protect endangered wildlife species by developing wildlife-friendly habits and activities.

Besides my interest in wildlife and nature, trekking, tour operation, guiding, and involvement in community development are areas of interest.

Articles by Shams

Seasons of the Chitral Valley

There are four seasons of the year in the mountains of northern Pakistan. Each season has its colors with a lot of seasonal birds, wildlife, and contr...

Growing up in Buni, rural Pakistan

Shams Uddin shares experiences from growing up close to nature in rural Pakistan. Image: mountains in Chitral by Shams Uddin

Snowflakes

Snowflakes are a striking feature of the Chitral & Gilgit Baltistan’s mountains in northern Pakistan, shaping the region’s climate and replenishin...

Tirich Mir - The Jewel of the Hindukush

Tirich Mir (7,708m), the highest in the Hindukush Mountain Range, has been surrounded by interesting myths for thousands of years.

Black crow bird by Tyler Quiring unsplash

The Story of the Crow

Shams Uddin has two new intelligent lunch companions. Image: Tyler Quiring on Unsplash

Hobart launch: introducing Shams Uddin

"While northern Pakistan boasts incredible biodiversity, efforts to protect these rare species have yet to gain the momentum they deserve," says Chitr...

A tale of the Laspur-Kumrat Trek

The tale of an incredible 5-day trek from Laspur. Through history, Laspur's mountain passes have played a pivotal role connecting Dir, Swat, Gilgit, A...

Chitral & Gilgit-Baltistan: A Haven for Birders

The landscape of Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan is a spectacular destination for birders. This area sits where three major mountain ranges—t...

Qaqlasht Plateau

Qaqlasht plateau, Upper Chitral, Pakistan, transforms into velvet green carpet interspersed with tiny yellow flowers after early spring sweeps through...

Autumn Colours of Pakistan

Autumn, in the northern regions of Pakistan, is nothing short of mesmerizing. The air carries a pleasant crispness. The mountains are a sight to behol...

Gul Khatoon, the Eurasian Magpie of Chitral & Gilgit Baltistan, Pakistan

The Eurasian Magpie is not a merely common bird, but an integral thread in the natural and social fabric of Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan.

Nomadic Mountain Life in Northern Pakistan

Nomadic Life in the Mountains of Northern Pakistan is one framed by the unadulterated beauty of nature. At the heart of this existence lies the attent...