November 2015
A trip to Ganeshgudi is perhaps a dream come true of every bird-watcher. I don't think I have seen so many varieties of birds with so little effort ever before. I am uploading the pictures of the birds we saw. Some common birds like the Green Beeeater, White Throated Kingfisher, Common Kingfisher, Red Vented Bulbul, White Cheeked Bulbul, Magpie Robin, Shikra etc I have omitted. A few I could not get a clear shot of like the Pompadour Pigeons.
For full details of the trip please check http://justtravelmusings.blogspot.in/2015/11/a-road-trip-dandeli-and-ganeshgudi.html
This
beautiful greenish-blue (hence the name- copper
sulphate blue) are widespread residents but breed in the
Himalayas. An
interesting fact I learnt about the bird is that its colour is not due
to
pigments but due to the way the feathers reflect light.
For a full account of the trip check outhttp://justtravelmusings.blogspot.in/2015/11/a-road-trip-dandeli-and-ganeshgudi.html
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A trip to Ganeshgudi is perhaps a dream come true of every bird-watcher. I don't think I have seen so many varieties of birds with so little effort ever before. I am uploading the pictures of the birds we saw. Some common birds like the Green Beeeater, White Throated Kingfisher, Common Kingfisher, Red Vented Bulbul, White Cheeked Bulbul, Magpie Robin, Shikra etc I have omitted. A few I could not get a clear shot of like the Pompadour Pigeons.
For full details of the trip please check http://justtravelmusings.blogspot.in/2015/11/a-road-trip-dandeli-and-ganeshgudi.html
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| White-bellied Blue Flycatcher |
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| White-bellied Blue Flycatcher (F) |
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| Yellow-browed Bulbuls |
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| Tickels Blue Flycatcher |
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| Golden Oriole |
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| Black-headed Oriole |
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| Blue-capped Rock Thrush |
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| Orange-headed Rock Thrush |
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| Brown-cheeked Fulvetta Indian Blue Robin |
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| Blackbird |
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| Velvet Fronted Nuthatch |
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| Small Minivet |
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| Chestnut Tailed Starling |
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| Paradise Flycatcher (F) |
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| Golden-Fronted Leafbird |
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| Golden-Fronted Leafbird (F) |
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| Golden-Fronted Leafbird |
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| Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker |
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| Rufous Woodpecker |
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| Greater Flameback Woodpecker 33cm |
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| Black Rumped Flameback 26-29 cm |
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| Brown Headed Barbet |
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| White Rumped Shama |
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| Black Naped Monarch Flycatcher |
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| Black Naped Monarch Flycatcher with female |
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| Malabar Trogon (front) the much sought after bird in these parts. |
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| Malabar Trogon (back) |
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| Emerald Dove |
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| Plum Headed Parakeet |
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| Little Spider Hunter |
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| Malabar Pied Hornbill |
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| Malabar Grey Hornbill. Our guide recounted the breeding habits of the specie. The female sheds all her feathers and seals herself inside the tree-hole nest. The male feeds the female and later the chicks. However if the male dies for some reason, the whole family will perish of starvation. |
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| Yellow Footed Green Pigeon |
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| Purple Rumped Sunbird |
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| Scimitar Babbler |
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| Oriental White Eyes |
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| Brahminy Kite |
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| Brahminy Kite in flight |
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| Crested Hawk Eagle |
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| Bronzed Drongo |
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| Ashy Drongo |
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| Greater Racket Tailed Drongo |
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| Greater Racket Tailed Drongo |
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| Black Lored Yellow Tit |
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| Indian Roller |
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| Grey Wagtail |
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| Verditer Flycatcher |
For a full account of the trip check outhttp://justtravelmusings.blogspot.in/2015/11/a-road-trip-dandeli-and-ganeshgudi.html
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Lovely capture and really so many different types of species. Enjoyed a lot waching them. I wish i get a chance to go there soon.
ReplyDeleteThankyou Sumeet. You will really love to see the wide variety of birds that frequent this place. Will visit again, perhaps next year or so.
DeleteVinod Agarwal has commented:
ReplyDelete"Sumita, It was really amazing to see such a beautiful collection of birds."
Agarwal sahab, It was a treat to visit this place. The Forest Department officials have kept it as pristine and natural as possible, so the birds do not get disturbed.
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ReplyDeleteKrishnayya Ramadana has commented: "Wow Sumita, so many lovely birds and such lovely photographs....the place seems to be teeming with birds....."
I was taken by surprise myself. But somehow your camera always feels inadequate to capture the beauty of these amazing gems of creation.
ReplyDeleteRavindra Ram has commented:
ReplyDelete"Amazing pics"
Thank you, Ravindra. Didi's and Sumita's new Cameras were at work incessantly.
DeleteJayashree Mukherjee has commented:
ReplyDelete"Very beautiful" .
Thank you, Boudi. Encouraging, as always.
DeleteAjeet Shukla has commented:
ReplyDelete"Very beautiful pics Rajeev sir"
Thank you Ajeet. Mostly Sumita's and her sister's (Didi's) Cameras at work.
DeleteExcellent photographs and I was really privileged to meet u guys there. TFS
ReplyDeleteExcellent photographs and I was really privileged to meet u guys there. TFS
ReplyDeleteThanx Abhilash and thanx a lot for re IDing the couple I got wrong. Wasn't it the most amazing experience! I've never seen so many little birds, up close, at one place. And great meeting you too. Sumita
DeleteThe best thing about Ganeshgudi, especially OMH is that birds actually pay you a visit rather than you scouting for them in the wild. What more can a birder ask for? Plus, there’s something for everyone. If you’re visiting Ganeshgudi with your friends and family who aren’t particularly interested in birding, there are other activities such as coracle rides, biking in the wild, white water rafting, etc. There is also the nearby wildlife sanctuary and Supa dam to visit. Reliable naturists (guides) are found easily. Most importantly, it is filled with quality crowd all the time, so you’ll find many like-minded nature lovers everytime you visit.
ReplyDeleteThat's quite true about Ganeshgudi. We plan to go on repeat visits whenever we can.
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ReplyDeleteThank you Martin for visiting the Blog and your comment. All the best for your future trip.
ReplyDeleteNice pics and great documentation, very useful. And visit here for
ReplyDeleteBest Resrts in Dandeli
Thank you for visiting the blog and your appreciative comment.
DeleteThanks for sharing your birdwatching experiences. Amazing pictures. But what is right session for birdwatching here
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Amazing collection wow radhika here after 35 you years...see my mail
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