Pilibhit Nature Outing

Eyes by Rupali G.

   

A very unique ecosystem of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve has a variety of sightings to be offered to a nature lover. We enjoyed every bit of it. There was a little problem at the beginning, though. It took lot of time to get into the safari vehicle because of mismanagement from the other end. We feel like noting one thing here that, all tourist must behave well and as per the guidelines of the forest department. Having some 'Tu Tu Main Main' with some irresponsible tourists we continued with our safari and forest observation and that set our mood back to normal. Later, this forest revealed its natural beauty to us and all went well in this Terai Arc region.

We also did some sightseeing at Lucknow including Bada Immamwada. Since we keep on looking for some green areas to roam around. So, we spent our morning at Kukrail Park where people generally come for walking, jogging and for picnic. We observed good amount of birds there as well.

Given below is a list of Sightings during Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

Birds

Alexandrine Parakeet Psittacula eupatria

Ashy Prinia Prinia socialis

Asian Emerald Dove Chalcophaps indica

Asian Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis

Asian Koel Eudynamys scolopaceus

Asian Tit Parus cinereus

Asian Woolly-necked Stork Ciconia episcopus

Black Francolin Francolinus francolinus

Black Kite Milvus migrans

Black Redstart Phoenicurus ochruros

Black-hooded OrioleOriolus xanthornus

Black-necked Stork Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus

Black-rumped Flameback Dinopium benghalense

Bronze-winged Jacana Metopidius indicus

Brown Fish-Owl Ketupa zeylonensis

Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker Yungipicus nanus

Brown-headed Barbet Psilopogon zeylanicus

Changeable Hawk-Eagle Nisaetus cirrhatus

Chestnut-headed Bee-eater Merops leschenaulti

Chestnut-tailed Starling Sturnia malabarica

Common Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx varius

Common Myna Acridotheres tristis

Common Tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius

Coppersmith Barbet Psilopogon haemacephalus

Crested Serpent-Eagle Spilornis cheela

Eastern Cattle-Egret/Medium Egret Ardea coromanda/intermedia

Eastern Cattle-Egret Ardea coromanda

Eastern Red-rumped Swallow Cecropis daurica

Eurasian Collared-Dove Streptopelia decaocto

Gray Wagtail Motacilla cinerea

Great Tit Parus major

Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis

Greater Flameback Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus

Greater Racket-tailed Drongo Dicrurus paradiseus

Indian Gray Hornbill Ocyceros birostris

Indian Paradise-Flycatcher Terpsiphone paradisi

Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus

Indian Pond-Heron Ardeola grayii

Indian White-eye Zosterops palpebrosus

Jungle Babbler Argya striata

Large-billed Crow Corvus macrorhynchos

Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus

Little Cormorant Microcarbo niger

Little Egret/Western Reef-Heron Egretta garzetta/gularis

Little Egret Egretta garzetta

Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster

Oriental Magpie-Robin Copsychus saularis

Oriental Pied-Hornbill Anthracoceros albirostris

Pheasant-tailed Jacana Hydrophasianus chirurgus

Pied Bushchat Saxicola caprata

Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus

Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus

Red-naped Ibis Pseudibis papillosa

redstart sp. Phoenicurus sp.

Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer

Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus

Red-whiskered Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus

Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) Columba livia (Feral Pigeon)

Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri

Rufous Treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda

Shikra Tachyspiza badia

Siberian Stonechat Saxicola maurus

Spotted Dove Spilopelia chinensis

Spotted Owlet Athene brama

Stork-billed Kingfisher Pelargopsis capensis

White-breasted Waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus

White-eyed Buzzard Butastur teesa

White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis

Yellow-crowned Woodpecker Leiopicus mahrattensis

Yellow-footed Green-Pigeon Treron phoenicopterus

Mammals

Nilgai

Royal Bengal Tiger

Sambar Deer

Spotted Dear

Hog Dear

Swamp Deer

Wild Boar

Grey Mongoose

Three Stripped Squirrel

Indian Grey Langur

Rhesus Macaque

Sharing Pics Clicked by our participants during Nature Camp

Photos by Rupali G.

Photos by Pradnya D.

Photos by Dr. Ashish N

Group Photos

Sharda Sagar, Pilibhit 

At Kukrail - Group looking in all possible Directions

Visit to Kalka Bindadin Ki Dyodhi

Muskuraiye Aap Lukhnow Main Hain 

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Bhadra and Chikamagaluru Nature Outing Report

The Coffee district of Chikkamagaluru (A village of small girl) and Home of Tigers, Elephants and many more wildlife - Bhadra Tiger Reserve, have plenty of things to offer its visitors. 

We being Nature observers (Naturewallas), were really enjoing every moment while we were roaming roaming in these to destinations. We took two safaris in Bhadra (first by Jeep and second one by boat) and sighted lot of biodiversity. Birding in and around the coffee plantation of Chikkamagaluru was an enjoyable experience. 

Various species were sighted. Given below is a list of sightings... 

Reptiles: 

Skink 

Garden Lizard 

Monitor Lizard 

Birds: (Thanks to Mr. Shripad for making the list and all the participants for their active contribution during making the list) 

Indian Peafowl Pavo cristatus 

Indian Golden Oriole Oriolus kundoo 

Black-hooded Oriole Oriolus xanthornus 

Gray-headed Canary-Flycatcher Culicicapa ceylonensis 

Jungle Myna Acridotheres fuscus 

Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster 

Little Cormorant Microcarbo niger 

Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo 

Medium Egret Ardea intermedia 

Osprey Pandion haliaetus 

Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus 

Malabar Pied-Hornbill Anthracoceros coronatus 

Asian Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis 

Chestnut-headed Bee-eater Merops leschenaulti 

White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis 

Orange Minivet Pericrocotus flammeus 

Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus 

Gray-fronted Green-PigeonTreron affinis 

Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis 

Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus 

Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus 

Black-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus 

Oriental Honey-buzzard Pernis ptilorhynchus 

Crested Serpent-Eagle Spilornis cheela 

Indian Gray Hornbill Ocyceros birostris 

Coppersmith Barbet Psilopogon haemacephalus 

Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach 

Rufous Treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda 

Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer 

Common Myna Acridotheres tristis 

Oriental Magpie-Robin Copsychus saularis 

Pied Bushchat Saxicola caprata 

Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus 

Spotted Dove Spilopelia chinensis 

Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis 

Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus 

Asian Openbill Anastomus oscitans 

Little Cormorant Microcarbo niger 

Black-headed Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus 

Red-naped Ibis Pseudibis papillosa 

Indian Pond-Heron Ardeola grayii 

Shikra Tachyspiza badia 

Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus 

Malabar Gray Hornbill Ocyceros griseus 

Asian Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis 

White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis 

Rose-ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri 

Small Minivet Pericrocotus cinnamomeus 

Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus 

House Crow Corvus splendens 

Large-billed Crow Corvus macrorhynchos 

Asian Tit Parus cinereus 

Common Tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius 

Ashy Prinia Prinia socialis 

Red-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus cafer 

Jungle Babbler Argya striata 

Jungle Myna Acridotheres fuscus 

Oriental Magpie-Robin Copsychus saularis 

Pied Bushchat Saxicola caprata 

Purple-rumped Sunbird Leptocoma zeylonica 

Baya Weaver Ploceus philippinus 

White-browed Wagtail Motacilla maderaspatensis 

Mammals: 

Asian Elephant 

Barking Deer 

Spotted Deer 

Hanuman Langur 

Bonnet Macaque 

Indian Gaur 

Sambar Deer 

Nilgai 

Wild Boar 

Stripe-necked Mongoose 

Grey Mongoose 

Malabar Giant Squirrel 

Photographs by one of our participants - Param K

Pics by Shripad B

Pics by Bhaskar P

Pics by Rupali G