Tag: birds
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Birding in Kashmir | Mission Kashmir – Part 2
We reached Kashmir late, the sun had already set and there were only a couple of places we could have visited that evening. We decided on going to […]
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Weavers and Plovers – Birding at Phillaur (#8)
Weavers and Plovers – Birding at Phillaur (#8) After taking a long break from birding, on 24 January, 2020, it was time for me to go out and shoot some birds. So, I packed my stuff and left for the Sutlej River. This time I didn’t go to Mao Sahib though. Instead, I went to […]
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Egrets
Egrets are medium to large sized birds, closely related to the Herons (see here) and belong to Ardea or Egretta genera. Similar to their (very) close relatives – Herons – they also have long legs and a long beak.
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Plain Prinia
Plain Prinia (Prinia inornata) Size: 13-15 cm Area: Widespread resident over much of the region except the Himalayas Habitat: Reedbeds, Scrubland and Dense Vegetation Description: A very common sighting across much of India. Can be easily spotted around any cultivation, bushy area or even in your backyard.
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Prinias
Prinias Prinias are small passerine, insectivorous birds which sometimes referred to as Wren-Warblers. Like most Warblers these birds prefer dense bushes and long scrubs due to which they are a nightmare to locate. Like Warblers, they are heard heard more often seen.
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Birder’s Day Out – Birding at Pong Lake
Birder’s Day Out – Birding at Pong Lake It was on 29th December, 2019 that I, finally, got the chance to spend a Day Out Birding at one of my Favourite Birding Locations – Pong Lake. I first visited this place in 2015 and till then it has remained in my ‘Favourites List’.
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Wade in the Water – Birding at Phillaur – Part 7
Wade in the Water – Birding at Phillaur – Part 7 My next Birding Day Out in Phillaur was on 15 December, 2019 The first place I visited was our Local Forest. While exploring the area I noticed a Dead Tree Trunk which was overgrown with Mushrooms. The Sun was just coming out and the […]
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Wade in the Water – Birding at Phillaur – Part 6
Wade in the Water – Birding at Phillaur – Part 6 Local birding is much more exciting to me compared to going to far off places to witness a complete new set of wildlife. So, I began this season’s birding adventures by visiting the place that I consider as ‘One of the Finest Spots for […]
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Spiti Sojourn – Spiti Valley – Part 3 – Local Sightseeing
Spiti Sojourn – Spiti Valley – Part 3 – Local Sightseeing After a tiring journey from Kalpa to Kaza, we were all too tired, so, we woke up quite late at around 8-9 am. As it was quite late to go anywhere far off, the plan for the day was to visit the beautiful villages […]
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Spiti Sojourn – Spiti Valley – Part 2 – Entering Spiti
Spiti Sojourn – Spiti Valley – Part 2 – Entering Spiti The next and the most important and thrilling stage of the trip was entering Spiti Valley…!!! There were NO bird sightings and ONLY Landscape Photography till we were somewhere near Nako.
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Spiti Sojourn – Spiti Valley – Part 1 – Entering Kinnaur
Spiti Sojourn – Spiti Valley – Part 1 – Entering Kinnaur This June break, I visited a place which was on the top of my ‘Want to go’ List – Spiti. We began our long journey on 23 June, 2019, 5 am. The first day was a direct and no birding journey to Rampur. On […]
Birding With Arjun 