Showing posts with label wildlife. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wildlife. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Birds in Himachal by Ishita Kaul

 

"These all birds i have been able to capture this year in Himachal pradesh. Luckily was able to capture all these in Kullu itself where i reside.

Started photography as a time pass thing , which now has definately converted into passion .

Still a lot to learn, still a lot to click"

Pics credit - Ishita Kaul

1).Laughing dove (Aug)

2).Yellow - breasted green finch (Jul)

3).Rose - ringed Parakeet (July)

4).The great barbet (July)

5).Eurasian collared dove (April)

6).Spotted dove (June)

7).Shrike long tailed ( April)

8). Purple sunbird ( female) (Apr)

9).Plum - headed Parakeet (juvenile) (June)

10).Asian koel ( male) (Jun)

11).White - throated kingfisher (Jun)

12).Indian white - eye ( April)

13).Eurasian Hoopoe ( June)

14).Asian koel ( female) (March)

15).Himalayan bulbul ( Mayl

16). Common Sparrow ( April)

17).Shikra (July)

18).Crimson sunbird (June)

19).Blue whistling thrush ( June)

20).Oriental magpie - robin (June)

21).Red - vented bulbul (May)

22).Little - pied flycatcher ( April)

23). Black bulbul (May)

24).Grey treepie (April)

25).Yellow - billed blue magie (June)

26).Grey crow (July)

27). Common Rosefinch (April)

28).Black drongo ( March)

29).Common Myna (May)

30).Indian paradise flycatcher (male)(April)

31).Verditer flycatcher ( April)

32).Chestnut - tailed Starling (April)

33).Plum - headed parakeet (June)

34).Shrike short tailed (May)

35).Purple sunbird male (May)

36).Common crow (May)

37).Indian paradise flycatcher (female)

38).Black kite (April)

39).Verditer flycatcher ( juvenile) (April)

40).Streaked laughingthrush (April)

41). Asian Barred Owlet (May)

42). Grey hooded Warbler (May)

43).Cinerous tit (August)

44).Brahminy starling (April)

45).White capped redstart ( May)

46).Scaly - breasted munia ( April)

47). Rock pigeon (April)

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Jungle babbler - Bharatpur, Rajasthan


JUNGLE BABBLER
They are gregarious birds that forage in small groups of six to ten birds, a habit that has given them the popular name of "Seven Sisters" in urban Northern India, and Saath bhai (seven brothers) in Bengali with cognates in other regional languages which also mean "seven brothers".
Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Jan 2020, NIKON GEARS, PC - Amol Bhoir
#india #bharat #nature #hindustan #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdwatch #bharatpur #rajasthan

Sunday, July 5, 2020

Indian cormorant bird - Bharatpur, Rajasthan


Indian cormorant
The Indian cormorant or Indian shag is a member of the cormorant family. It is found mainly along the inland waters of the Indian Subcontinent but extending west to Sind and east to Thailand and Cambodia. 
Scientific name: Phalacrocorax fuscicollis

Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan
January 2020
Nikon Gears
PC - Amol Bhoir
#india #bharat #nature #hindustan #birds #birding #birdwatching #rajasthan #birdwatch #bharatpur

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Lesser Yellownape, Sattal


Lesser Yellownape (Picus chlorolophus) 
Sattal, Uttarakhand, India
DOP: 03 Apr 2020
Sony ILCE9M2 FE 200-600 mm Handheld
EXIF: Manual mode; F-5.6; 1/2000 sec; ISO - 3200;
Exp -0.3 step; 200 mm; Spot metering
PC - Samir Sachdeva

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Indian Roller, Pench Tiger Reserve


Indian Roller
The Indian roller is a bird of the family Coraciidae, the rollers. It occurs widely from West Asia to the Indian Subcontinent. It is listed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. It is best known for its aerobatic displays of males during the breeding season. Wikipedia
Scientific name: Coracias benghalensis
NIKON Gears
PENCH TIGER RESERVE, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
February 2020
D.O.P. 4.4.2020
PC - Amol Bhoir

Monday, February 3, 2020

Black-headed ibis, Halvad, Gujarat


Black-headed ibis(સફેદ કાંકણસાર), Threskiornis melanocephalus
Other names: Oriental white ibis, Indian white ibis, and black-necked ibis
Location: Halvad (Gujarat)
DOP: Feb 2020
Photo credit: Dr. Chatur Charmari

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Saturday, January 18, 2020

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Kaziranga National Park


Kaziranga National Park, which is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. A homeland of the endangered one horned rhinoceros, and spotting of few of these magnificent beasts roaming in the wilderness is guaranteed once you are there. @Elephant safari, Kaziranga Assam(December 2016)
PC - Nang Sukanya Rajkumar
#india #bharat #nature #flora #fauna #hindustan #nationalpark #rhino

Sunday, May 21, 2017

Black-throated Parrotbill


Shantanu Bhattacharya
Black-throated Parrotbill - "A tiny fidgety bird that flies in small flocks through the mountain bamboo thickets like bullets.and its quite difficult to get it on an open perch. I was lucky that time.
Neora Valley NP, West Bengal."
Canon 60D Sigma 150-500mm. May-2014

Sunday, January 1, 2017

Madhuri Lake


 Madhuri Lake or Sangestar Tso Lake is located on the way from Tawang town to Bum La Pass in Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, above 16,500 ft above sea level.
PC - Kinkini Chatterjee

Saturday, October 15, 2016

#Nature :)


"Somewhere in Kasol Hills"...Kasol is a village in Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It is situated in Parvati Valley. PC - Abhinav Singh


Indorei Fort, Aravali Hills (Haryana)


Trirund, HP (PC - Himanshu Patel)


Chandra Tal Lake (PC - Pradip H.)

Saturday, February 27, 2016

Kodaikanal


Kodaikanal has an endangered animal called the grizzled giant squirrel. To us, that alone is reason to book a trip (“grizzled giant squirrel” might be the best animal name ever). Perched on the woodsy southern crest of the Palani Hills, nearly 7,000 feet above sea level, this popular lakeside resort town is a magnet for nature lovers. Wander the peaceful slopes, keeping an eye out for birds, exotic flowers and, of course, grizzled giant squirrels.
Places of Interest

Friday, December 18, 2015

Satyr Tragopan (Tragopan Satyra)


The Satyr Tragopan is a rare resident pheasant which occurs at high elevations in the Himalaya. Male Satyr's are 68cm and are a bright crimson red with white spots. Females are smaller and less conspicuous.
Tragopans are often called “horned pheasants” because they display horn-like projections during courtship. They have an Asian distribution and belong to the Pheasant family, Phasianidae. 4 out of the 5 known species occur in India.
Image: Satyr Tragopan male
Photographer: James Ownby
‪#‎india‬ ‪#‎bharat‬ ‪#‎himalayas‬ ‪#‎indianbirds‬ ‪#‎birds‬ ‪#‎hindustan‬ ‪#‎satyrtragopan‬

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Dhole


The most endangered Indian top predator of 2010, the dhole is on edge of extinction. Less than 2500 members of the species remain in the world.

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Ghatshila (Jharkhand)


Ghatshila on the bank of Subarnarekha River in Jharkhand is known for its refreshing natural beauty. Regarded as one of the famed tourist spot of Jharkhand, Ghatshila attracts quite a large number of tourists for its scenic beauty. The beauty of the undulating forested slopes and the leisurely flowing waters of Subarnarekha River make Ghatshila tour a memorable experience. 

Ghatshila was formerly the headquarters of the kingdom of Dhalbhum. They established themselves by conquering the western part of Bengal, the area commonly known as Jungle Mahals. The sweet water of Ghatshila with natural mineral content needs special mention. The water is said to have medicinal values. A glass of water is enough to fill-up your empty stomach. At several points in Ghatshila will you find a public tube well or Chaapaakal where you can taste fresh water. And probably because of this reason people of Bengal has been flocking at Ghatshila, even before independence.
However no description of Ghatshila would be complete without the mentioning of the famous Bengali writer Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay. This noted Bengali writer of Pather Panchali fame was a resident of the city.
Being placed between two mountain ranges with the Subarnarekha River separating them from kissing each other, Ghastshila has an irresistible beauty that can be felt on a walk around the town. Though smoking chimneys of factories suggests inroads of industrialization at Ghatshila, yet a walk down the Aam Bagan or the Raj Estate will take you close to lively village life with tribals engaged in their daily rituals. Apart from enjoying the awesome scenic beauty of the place you can also visit several places in and around Ghatshila that are unique in their very own way. (Hills, Lakes, Dams, Reserves etc). 

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Cherrapunji (Meghalaya)


Cherrapunji in Meghalaya has several reasons to claim. It is the second wettest place on the planet and the only place in India to receive rain throughout the year. The town of Cherrapunji is nestled in the East Khasi Hills about 50 km southwest of state capital Shillong. The town is also known as Sohra and Churra. Cherrapunji, which means ‘the land of oranges’, is at an elevation of 4290 ft. One can see the plains of Bangladesh from the cliffs of Cherrapunji. Cherrapunji held the record for the wettest place on earth. However, Mawsynram, also in Meghalaya, holds the distinction of being the wettest place. Cherrapunji receives a staggering 11,777 mm of rainfall annually.
Monsoon clouds which blow inland from the Bay of Bengal are stopped from moving further by the ridges of Cherrapunji. The town receives both south-west and north-east monsoon.
Despite receiving excess rain, the town faces acute water shortage and the locals have to travel great distances to get fresh water. Another fall out of the relentless rain is the soil erosion which has denuded land of Cherrapunji and the surrounding valleys.
Cherrapunji is also famous for its live bridges, a result of bio-engineering practised by the locals. The bridges can bear 50 people at a time and are spectacular to watch.
Besides, enjoying the rains, Cherrapunji is also a good place for trekking. The most popular trekking route is that leads to Double Decker Living Root bridge in Nongriat village. It is advisable to hire a guide on your treks. Other activities to do in Cherrapunji are river canyoning from Nongthymmai to Mynteng steel rope bridge. Rock climbing and camping can also be indulged in Cherrapunji.
WHERE TO STAY
Cherrapunji offers several options when it comes to accomodation. From guest houses with basic amenities, resorts that offer better facilities, cottages, to homestays, you will be spoilt for choice.



WHERE TO EAT
In Cherrapunji, you can enjoy Khasi cuisine like pork rice. Eateries that sell pork and other red meat abound in the town. Sohra Pulao which is rice cooked with oil and vegetables without spices should not be missed.

You can also get Indian Chinese, Punjabi and Bengali cuisines in Cherrapunji. However, what you get here is the Khasi version of the cuisines. ‪#‎meghalaya‬ ‪#‎india‬ ‪#‎bharat‬ ‪#‎cherrapunji‬ ‪#‎nature‬ ‪#‎travel‬

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Indroda Nature Park


Indroda Dinosaur and Fossil Park is a precious treasure spread over an area of about 400 hectares on either bank of Sabarmati river in Gandhinagar, the capital of Gujarat. It is considered to be the second largest hatchery of dinosaur eggs in the world. Regarded as India's Jurrasic Park, it is run by the Gujarat Ecological Education and Research Foundation (GEER), and is the only dinosaur museum in the country. The park consists of a zoo, massive skeletons of sea mammals like the blue whale, as well as a vast botanical garden, amphitheatre, interpretation center and camping facilities. It also has a Wilderness Park which is home to innumerable species of birds, reptiles, hundreds of nilgais, langurs and peafowls in its vast forest.