OIKOESSENCE NATURE TOUR SCHEDULE, 2023

OikoEssence Nature Tour Schedule 2023

CONTACT US for further details/ Enquiries: CALL & WHATSAPP: 9969440476, 9869611810

CALL: 7700911180, 8433769487   EMAIL: oikoessence@gmail.com

26^th to 29^th January, 2023

Kiraksal, Yaralwadi – Mandesh

Grasslands and small wetlands have a good and varied range of biodiversity.

Charges: Rs. 10,000/- per head (Mumbai – Mumbai)

Includes: Food, Stay (double/twin sharing) and Travel by private vehicle, all entries and expertise

 

10^th to 15^th February, 2023

Birding - Banni Grasslands, Dholavira (UNESCO site), Greater Rann of Kutch

Unique Arid Grassland Ecosystem, known for its rich wildlife and biodiversity.

Charges: Rs. 20,500/- per head (Mumbai – Mumbai)

Includes: Food, Stay (double/twin sharing), safaris, Train journey (3AC), Travel by private vehicle, all entries and expertise.

Train: 10^th Feb: 22903 Bhuj AC SF Express: BDTS 23.45pm Reach Bhuj 12.45pm on 11^th Feb.

14^th Feb: 22956 Kutch Express: Bhuj 20.50pm Reach BDTS 11.45am on 15^th Feb.

 

17^th to 19^th March, 2023

Bhigwan: A paradise for Bird watchers

Charges: Rs. 10,500/- per head (Mumbai – Mumbai)

Includes: Food, Stay (double/twin sharing) and Travel by private vehicle, wetland and grassland birding and expertise.

 

23^rd to 26^th March, 2023

Latpanchor: Highest part of Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary, peaceful place, good season for Birding.

Charges: Rs. 19,500/- per head (Bagdogra/NGP – Bagdogra/NGP)

Includes: Food, stay (double/twin sharing) and Travel by private vehicle, all entries and expertise.

 

14^th to 18^th April, 2023

Pilibhit National Park and Patal Bhuvaneshwar: Enjoy the safaris in Terai Ecosystem of Upper Gangetic plain at Indo-Nepal Border Area along with Patal Bhuvaneshwar – A Natural limestone cave temple.

Charges: Rs. 22,250/- per head (Delhi – Delhi)

Includes: Food, Stay (double/twin sharing), three safaris, Train journey (CC), Travel by private vehicle, all entries and expertise.

Train: 14^th Apr: 12036 Purnagiri Janst: Delhi (DLI) 06.25am Reach Pilibhit JN 14.25pm on 14^th Apr.

18^th Apr: 12035 Purnagiri Janst: Tanakpur 11.25am Reach Delhi (DLI) 21.25am on 18^th Apr.

 

18^th to 22^nd May, 2023

Umred Karhandla: A wild friendly stay at Ranmangli & safaris in a key Tiger reserve – connection between Tadoba, Pench, Bor and Nagzira.

Charges: Rs. 16,250/- per head (Mumbai – Mumbai)

Includes: Food, Stay (double/twin sharing), three safaris, Train journey (3AC), Travel by private vehicle, all entries and expertise.

Train: 18^th May: 12289 Nagpur Duronto: Mumbai CST 20.15am Reach Nagpur 07.20am on 19^th May.

21^st May: 12290 CSMT Duronto: Nagpur 20.40pm Reach CSMT 08.05am on 22^nd May.

 

9^th to 13^th June, 2023

Panna National Park: Majestic landscapes and an example of Tiger re-establishment.

Charges: Rs. 16,000/- per head (Mumbai – Mumbai)

Includes: Food, Stay (double/twin sharing), Three safaris, Train journey (CC), Travel by private vehicle, all entries and expertise.

Train: 9^th June: 12322 Kolkata Mail: Mumbai CST 22.15pm Reach Jabalpur 13.35pm on 10^th June.

12^th June: 12187 Garibrath: Jabalpur 19.50pm Reach Mumbai CST 12.20pm on 13^th June.

 

27^th to 30^th July, 2023

Amboli: Herpetofauna special

Charges: Rs. 11,750/- per head (Mumbai – Mumbai)

Includes: Food, Stay (double/twin sharing), Train journey (3AC/CC), Travel by private vehicle, all entries and expertise.

Train: 27^th July: 20111 Konkan Kanya: Mumbai CST 23.05pm Reach Sawantwadi Rd 7.32am on 28^th July.

30^th July: 12052 CSTM Janshatabdi: Sawantwadi Rd 15.45pm Reach Mumbai CST 23.30pm on 30^th July.

 

11^th to 16^th August, 2023

Neemrana, Alwar, Rajasthan: A blend of Human and Natural History

Charges: Rs. 23,000/- per head (Mumbai – Mumbai)

Includes: Food, Stay (double/twin sharing), Train journey (3AC), Travel by private vehicle, all entries and expertise.

Train: 11^th August: 12216 DEE Garibrath: BDTS 12.00pm Reach Alwar 08.12am on 12^th Aug.

15^th August: 12215 BDTS Garibrath: Alwar 11.25am Reach BDTS 7.35am on 16^th Aug.

 

2^nd to 3^rd September, 2023

Malshej: Monsoon lesser fauna special

Charges: Rs. 6,000/- per head (Mumbai – Mumbai)

Includes: Food, Stay (double/twin sharing) and Travel by private vehicle, entries and expertise.

 

30^th Sept to 2^nd October, 2023

Masai Plateau: Monsoon flora special

Charges: Rs. 9,500/- per head (Mumbai – Mumbai)

Includes: Food, Stay (double/twin sharing) and Travel by private vehicle, entries and expertise.

 

14^th to 15^th October, 2023

Phansad: A beautiful coastal forest ecosystem

Charges: Rs. 5,150/- per head (Mumbai – Mumbai)

Includes: Food, Stay (double/twin sharing), M2M ferry and Pick-up drop - Mandwa (Auto), entries and expertise.

 

19^th to 27^th November. 2023

Mizoram: The Land of Mizos with evergreen hills and bamboo forest.

Charges: Rs. 38,750/- per head (Aizwal – Aizwal)

Includes: Food, stay (double/twin sharing) and Travel by private vehicle, safaris, all entries and expertise.

OikoEssence can book your Train/Flight tickets to Kolkata and Aizwal at additional cost at actuals.

 

26^th to 30^th December, 2023

Tipeshwar: Green Oasis of Southern Maharashtra

Charges: Rs. 17,250/- per head (Mumbai – Mumbai)

Includes: Food, Stay (double/twin sharing), three safaris, Train journey (3AC), Travel by private vehicle, all entries and expertise.

Train: 26^th December: 12289 Nagpur Duronto: Mumbai CST 20.15am Reach Nagpur 07.20am on 27^th Dec.

29^th December: 12290 CSMT Duronto: Nagpur 20.40pm Reach CSMT 08.05am on 30^th Dec.

Rules & Regulations to be followed during OikoEssence Camps & Trails

 

1. Oikoessence Nature Camps and trails are educational camps and not luxury camps or picnics.

2. Basic necessities will be provided like rooms on double or triple shared basis, simple and wholesome vegetarian food (tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch, and dinner), clean accommodation and toilets. During visits to remote forest areas participants will have to use common washrooms or open air toilets and rough it out.
3. During multiple accommodation facilities at the camp site participants must adjust to them and no separate accommodation will be provided. The group leader will decide the room allotments and the participants in the room, no alterations will be done.
4. Participants must follow strict discipline and no misbehavior will be tolerated; any participant found doing so may be requested to leave the camp.
5. Detailed program/itinerary of the following day will be briefed one day in advance.
6. Participants have to adhere to the given itinerary and no alterations by the participants will be entertained.
7. Participants should strictly follow the instructions of the group leader.
8. Smoking and consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited.
9. Participants should take care of their belongings & valuable articles & will be solely responsible for them.
10. No portage will be provided.
11. Mineral water will not be provided unless mentioned.
12. OikoEssence will not be responsible for any mishap or catastrophe.
13. Wear comfortable walking shoes and never wear any high heels.
14. Please carry Water bottle, Cap, Torch, Mosquito repellents, Personal medicines and toiletries.
15. Do not wear any kind of perfume or deodorant while in the sanctuary.
16. Do not carry any music system or MP3, etc. in forest areas.
17. Do not carry any inflammables and do not light fire in the forest area.
18. Do not tease any wild animal or destroy habitat of the Park or Sanctuary.
19. Carry clothes according to climate and season (do not wear red, white or any bright/fluorescent colours).
20. If a camp is canceled by OikoEssence for reasons such as lack of enough participation, unless any expense is incurred, a 100 % refund will be given. Participants who cancel their seats prior to cancellation of the camp will not get a complete refund. 50% of the total camp cost will be deducted for cancellation done 15 days prior to the commencement of camp. After that no refund will be given.

21. Vehicles/transport used for local sightseeing/safaris etc. mentioned in the programme are Non-AC private vehicles.

 

Payment Details: Payments are accepted by Cash/Cheque/NEFT (should in Favor of – ‘Oikoessence Edutours LLP’). Before transferring any amount, participants must inform us either by Email/phone. Our bank details are as follows:

State Bank of India
A/c name: Oikoessence Edutours LLP
A/c No.: 37485993230, Current Account
IFSC: SBIN0003428
Address: N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower parel, Mumbai: 400013

OR

HDFC Bank
A/c name: Oikoessence Edutours LLP
A/c No.: 50200029911271, Current Account
IFSC: HDFC0009040
Address: N. M. Joshi Marg, Mumbai: 400011

OikoEssence Nature Tours July 2022 Onwards

Contact: WhatsApp: 9969440476 / 9869611810 Call: 7700911181 / 8433769487

Email ID: oikoessence@gmail.com

*Please read our rules and regulations given at the end of this document before you register for any of our programs.

Nature Tours

Matheran 2nd - 3rd July Fees: Rs. 3,800/-

One of the smallest yet promising hill stations of the Western Ghat Range. Tour focuses on the herpetofauna and other biodiversity of the region.

Fees Includes: Entry fees, guided nature walks, expertise, stay (double or triple sharing), food & transport Neral to Neral. 

Mount Abu 28th July – 1st Aug Fees: Rs. 14,500/-

Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary is the oldest in Aravali range where one can observe variety of Orchids. The rare Green Avadavat bird is often seen over there.

Fees includes: Entry fees, guided nature walks, expertise, stay (double or triple sharing), food, 3AC train tickets & transport by private vehicle Mumbai to Mumbai.

Train details: 

28th Jul: 20943 BGKT Humafar Exp. BDTS: 21.45 Abu Rd.:9.00am

31st Jul: 14707 Ranakpur Exp. Abu Rd.: 18.25 Dadar: 7.10am

Baripada 13th to 15th Aug. Fees: Rs. 10,500/-

One of the examples where all the villagers came together for the protection of their own forest.

Fees Includes: Guided nature walks, expertise, stay (double or triple sharing), food & transport by private vehicle Mumbai to Mumbai

Dapoli 16th to 18th Sept. Fees: Rs. 9,000/-

Famous for its Agricultural Institute, Dapoli is a home for pristine beaches, forest, sacred groves, caves, temples and pure Konkani Culture.

Fees Includes: Guided nature walks, expertise, stay (double or triple sharing), food & transport by private vehicle Mumbai to Mumbai.

Malshej 24th to 25th Sept. Fees: Rs. 6,500/-

Amazing flora and Fauna of the Sahyadri can be observed here in this lovely mountain pass of the Western Ghats. Tour focus will be on Moths and monsoon flora.

Fees Includes: Guided nature walks, expertise, stay (double or triple sharing), food & transport by private vehicle Mumbai to Mumbai.

Itsy-Bitsy Goa 6th to 10th Oct. Fees: Rs. 14,500/-

One of the frequently visited tourist destinations also holds a variety of smaller ‘creepies and crawlies’.

Fees Includes: Guided nature walks, expertise, stay (double or triple sharing), food, transport and 3 AC Train tickets Mumbai to Mumbai.

Train Details:

6th Oct: 22119 KRMI Tejas Exp CSMT: 5.50am Karmali: 16.35

9th Oct: 10112 Konkankanya Madgao: 16.50 CSMT: 5.40am

Chakrata 27th Oct. to 1st Nov. Fees: Rs. 22,000/-

Chakrata is abundantly blessed with natural beauty. The hilly area flanked on either side by Yamuna and Tons river form the tribal region of ‘Jaunsar Bawar’.

Fees Includes: Guided nature walks, expertise, stay (double or triple sharing), food, transport and 3 AC Train tickets Delhi to Delhi.

Train Details:

27th Oct: 14041 Mussoorie Exp Del: 22.25 Dehradun: 8.25am

31st Oct: 14042 Mussoorie Exp Dehradun: 21.20 Del: 7.20am

Umred-Pauni-Karhandla 4th to 8th Nov. Fees: Rs. 16,999/-

This Sanctuary has a connection with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve through the forest along Wainganga River. Very good protected area to observe mammals.

Fees Includes: Guided safaris, expertise, stay (double or triple sharing), food, transport and 3 AC Train tickets Mumbai to Mumbai.

Train Details: 

4th Nov.: 12289 NGP Duronto Exp. CSMT: 20.15 NGP: 07.20am

7th Nov.: 12290 CSMT Duronto EXP. NGP: 20.40 CSMT: 08.05am

Nagaland 20th to 27th Nov. Fees: Rs. 37,000/-

Promising hilly landscape that still holds ancient ‘Naga’ tradition. The tour focuses on birding and biodiversity watch in and around Khonoma Village which is also a first ‘Green Village’ in India.

Fees Includes: Permits, Guided nature walks, expertise, stay (double or triple sharing), food and transport Dimapur to Dimapur. (PN: flight tickets ‘to-n-fro’ Dimapur can be arranged at additional cost)

Lakshadweep 11th to 18th Dec. Fees: Rs. 56,500/-

The tour focuses upon the biodiversity observation of this lovely ‘Corals Paradise of India’.

Fees Includes: Permits, Guided nature walks, expertise, stay (double or triple sharing), food and internal transport (ferry rides, local sightseeing etc.) Agatti to Agatti 

*Flights / Train / Cruise tickets from Agatti to Agatti can be booked at extra cost.

Banni Grassland 24th to 30th Dec. Fees: Rs. 22750/-

The protected arid Grassland ecosystem which is very rich biodiversity. Also serves as wonderful destination for birding.

Fees Includes: Guided nature walks, entry fees, expertise, stay (double or triple sharing), food, transport and 3 AC Train tickets Mumbai to Mumbai.

Train Details:

24th Dec: 20907 Sayaji Nagar Exp. Dadar: 15.15 Bhuj: 06.30am

29th Dec: 20908 Sayaji Nagar Exp. Bhuj: 22.35 Dadar: 13.15

 

Dear Participants,

Please read our rules and regulations before you register for any of our camps and trails. 

1. Oikoessence Nature Camps and trails are educational camps and not luxury camps or picnics.

2. Basic necessities will be provided like rooms on double or triple shared basis, simple and wholesome vegetarian food (tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch, and dinner), clean accommodation and toilets. During visits to remote forest areas participants will have to use common washrooms or open air toilets and rough it out.

3. During multiple accommodation facilities at the camp site participants must adjust to them and no separate accommodation will be provided. The group leader will decide the room allotments and the participants in the room, no alterations will be done.

4. Participants must follow strict discipline and no misbehavior will be tolerated any participant found doing so may be requested to leave the camp.

5. Detailed program/itinerary of the following day will be briefed one day in advance.

6. Participants have to adhere to the given itinerary and no alterations by the participants will be entertained.

7. Participants should strictly follow the instructions of the group leader.

8. Smoking and consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited.

9. Participants should take care of their belongings & valuable articles & will be solely responsible for them.

10. No portage will be provided.

11. Mineral water will not be provided unless mentioned.

12. OikoEssence will not be responsible for any mishap or catastrophe.

13. Wear comfortable walking shoes and never wear any high heels foot wear.

14. Please carry Water bottle, Cap, Torch, Mosquito repellents, Personal medicines and toiletries.

15. Do not wear any kind of perfume or deodorant while in the sanctuary.

16. Do not carry any music system or MP3, etc. in forest area.

17. Do not carry any inflammables and do not light fire in the forest area.

18. Do not tease any wild animal or destroy habitat of the Park or Sanctuary.

19. Carry clothes according to climate and season (do not wear red, white or any bright/fluorescent colours).

20. If a camp is canceled by OikoEssence for reasons such as lack of enough participation, unless any expense is incurred, a 100 % refund will be given. Participants who cancel their seats prior to cancellation of the camp will not get a complete refund. 50% of the total camp cost will be deducted for cancellation done 15 days prior to the commencement of camp. After that no refund will be given.

21. Vehicles/transport used for local sightseeing/safaris etc mentioned in the programme are Non-AC private vehicles.

Payment Details (For direct payments) : 

Payments are accepted by GPay: 9969440476 (Gauri Gurav)/Cash/Cheque/NEFT (should in Favor of – ‘Oikoessence Edutours LLP’). 

Before transferring any amount, participants must inform us either by Email/phone. Our bank details are as follows:

State Bank of India

A/c name: Oikoessence Eduours LLP

A/c No.: 37485993230, Current Account

IFSC: SBIN0003428

Address: N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower parel, Mumbai: 400013

HDFC Bank

A/c name: Oikoessence Eduours LLP

A/c No.: 50200029911271, Current Account

IFSC: HDFC0009040

Address: N. M. Joshi Marg, Mumbai: 400011

CALL & WHATSAPP: 9969440476, 9869611810 CALL: 7700911180, 8433769487          EMAIL: oikoessence@gmail.com

Corbett Report

 Ever charming Corbett never disappoint any nature lover. 

We had organised on nature to corbett in the month of May, 2022. We all being nature lovers, enjoyed every moment of it. We are glad to share some of our sightings. 

Bird list prepared by Dr. Ashish Nanabhai

1. Greater Yellownape (Picus flavinucha)

2. Fulvous-breasted Pied Woodpecker (Dendrocopos macei)

3. Great Barbet (Megalaima virens)

4. Eurasian Collared-dove (Streptopelia decaocto)

5. Hair-crested Drongo (Dicrurus hottentottus)

6. Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica)

7. Blue Whistling-thrush (Myophonus caeruleus)

8. Dollarbird (Eurystomus orientalis)

9. Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis)

10. Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pynconotus jocosus)

11. Red Avadavat (Amandava amandava)

12. Singing Bushlark (Mirafra cantillans)

13. Oriental White-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus)

14. Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius)

15. Chestnut-headed Bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti)

16. Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus)

17. Indian Pitta (Pitta brachyura)

18. Little Swift (Apus affinis)

19. Orange-headed Thrush (Zoothera citrina)

20. White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus)

21. Indian Robin (Saxicoloides fulicatus)

22. Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)

23. Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus)

24. Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus)

25. Yellow-throated Sparrow (Petronia xanthocollis)

26. Little Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis)

27. Blue-tailed Bee-eater (Merops philippinus)

28. Great Pied Hornbill (Buceros bicornis)

29. White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)

30. Jungle Babbler (Turdoides striata)

31. Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis)

32. Pied Bushchat (Saxicola caprata)

33. Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus)

34. Indian Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis)

35. Large-billed Crow (Corvus (macrorynchos) japonensis)

36. Red-breasted Parakeet (Psittacula alexandri)

37. Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus)

38. Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris)

39. Brown Fish-owl (Ketupa zeylonensis)

40. Crested Serpent-eagle (Spilornis cheela)

41. Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus)

42. Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)

43. Himalayan Bulbul (Pynconotus leucogenys)

44. Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis)

45. Grey-headed Starling (Sturnia malabarica)

46. White-throated Laughingthrush (Garrulax albogularis)

47. Coppersmith Barbet (Megalaima haemacephala)

48. Lineated Barbet (Megalaima lineata)

49. Brown-headed Barbet (Megalaima zeylanica)

50. Changeable Hawk-eagle (Spizaetus limnaeetus)

51. Asian Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi)

52. Blue-capped Rock-thrush (Monticola cinclorhynchus)

53. Kaleej Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos)

54. Oriental Magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis)

Mammals:

1. Spotted deer

2. Sambhar deer

3. Barking deer

4. Rhesus macaque

5. Hanuman langur

6. Common Indian Mongoose

7. Jackal

8. Wild boar

Reptile:

1. Monitor lizard

2. Tortoise

Khijediya, Narara, Jamnagar

Marine, Freshwater and Creek side bio diversity observation was main focus of this nature tour and we got to observe many such species.

Pic by Bhaskar P

Pic by Bhaskar P

Pic by Bhaskar P

Pic by Bhaskar P

Pic by Bhaskar P

Khijediya 

1. Pied Bushchat (Saxicola caprata)

2. Indian Silverbill (Euodice malabarica)

3. Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus)

4. Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis)

5. Comb Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos)

6. Common Babbler (Turdoides caudata)

7. Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach)

8. Painted Sandgrouse (Pterocles indicus)

9. Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator)

10. Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus)

11. Long-billed Plover (Charadrius placidus)

12. Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)

13. Common Crane (Grus grus)

14. Common Teal (Anas crecca)

15. Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata)

16. Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark (Eremopterix griseus)

17. Indian Robin (Saxicoloides fulicatus)

18. Indian Little Nightjar (Caprimulgus asiaticus)

19. Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)

20. Small Pratincole (Glareola lactea)

21. Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus)

22. Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus)

23. White-eared Bulbul (Pynconotus leucotis)

24. Black Kite (Milvus migrans govinda)

25. Pied Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta)

26. Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus)

27. Singing Bushlark (Mirafra cantillans)

28. Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis)

29. Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia)

30. Whiskered Tern (Chlidonias hybrida)

31. Little Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis)

32. Ruff (Philomachus pugnax)

33. Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia)

34. Western Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa)

35. Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)

36. Western Reef-heron (Egretta gularis)

37. Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea)

38. Brahminy Starling (Sturnia pagodarum)

39. Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus)

40. Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala)

41. Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha)

42. River Tern (Sterna aurantia)

43. Indian Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis)

44. Great White Pelican (Pelecanus onocrotalus)

45. Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus)

46. Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia)

47. Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio (porphyrio) poliocephalus)

48. Intermediate Egret (Egretta intermedia)

49. Oriental Magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis)

50. Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris)

51. House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

52. Laughing Dove (Streptopelia senegalensis)

53. Eurasian Collared-dove (Streptopelia decaocto)

54. Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius)

55. Spotted Owl (Athene brama)

56. Red-vented Bulbul (Pynconotus cafer)

57. White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)

58. Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus)

59. Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor)

60. Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus)

Jelly fish

Sea cucumber

Teddy bear crab

Pic by Mr. Bhaskar P

Pic by Mr. Bhaskar P

Pic by Mr. Bhaskar P

Narara (Marine National Park)

Marine Sightings

1. Kawry

2. Neptune crab

3. Mangrove crab

4. Fidler crab

5. Mud crab

6. Teddybear crab

7. Box crab

8. Spider crab

9. Ghost crab

10. Star fish

11. Jelly fish

12. Brittle star

13. Puffer fish

14. Lobster

15. Sea cucumber

16. Snail

17. Mud skipper

Pic by Mr. Bhaskar P

Narara birds

1. Grey Plover (Pluvialis squatarola)

2. Great Black-headed Gull (Larus ichthyaetus)

3. Heuglin's Gull (Larus heuglini)

4. Crab-plover (Dromas ardeola)

5. Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia)

6. Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata)

7. Caspian Tern (Hydroprogne caspia)

8. Common Black-headed Gull (Larus ridibundus)

9. Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster)

10. Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

11. Curlew Sandpiper (Calidris ferruginea)

12. Ruddy Turnstone (Arenaria interpres)

13. Striated Heron (Butorides striata)

14. Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala)

15. Lesser Sand Plover (Charadrius mongolus)

16. Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus)

17. Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)

18. Intermediate Egret (Egretta intermedia)

19. Western Reef-heron (Egretta gularis)

20. Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor)

21. Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus)

Video links:

Starfish Moving: https://youtu.be/qvcVDDhcXq4

Sand crab hiding: https://youtu.be/ar-NLvAeIKo

Lakhotia Lake (Freshwater lake inside Jamnagar)

1. Black Kite (Milvus migrans govinda)

2. Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus)

3. Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis)

4. Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

5. Intermediate Egret (Egretta intermedia)

6. House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

7. Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris)

8. Common Hill Myna (Gracula religiosa)

9. Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri)

10. Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha)

11. Indian Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis)

12. Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)

13. White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)

14. Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)

15. Black Ibis (Pseudibis papillosa)

16. Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra)

17. Indian Pond-heron (Ardeola grayii)

18. Comb Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos)

Solapur Birding Report

Friends,

Once you are out on a nature tour it is always a treat to the eyes. Observing nature teaches you a lot.  Our trip to Solapur proved the same. Solapur Grasslands is a home for many of life forms including some of the endangered fauna such as The Great Indian Bustard. We didn't get a chance to see the GIB though. But, could witness some of the mesmerizing sights of the nature. Don't miss clicking on the video link provided below.

We are thankful to Mr. Brijesh, Mr. Nagesh and Mr. Rahul for helping us in execution of this camp. 

Video Link for one of the Grassland food chain: https://youtu.be/zasrrXLERcg

Given below is the list of birds sighted during this visit. 

List Prepared by D. Ashish Nanabhai

1. Black-eared Kite (Milvus (migrans) lineatus)

2. House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

3. Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)

4. Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis)

5. Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)

6. Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio (porphyrio) poliocephalus)

7. Indian Pond-heron (Ardeola grayii)

8. Rose-ringed Parakeet (Psittacula krameri)

9. Rock Pigeon (Columba livia)

10. House Crow (Corvus splendens)

11. Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)

12. Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus)

13. Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris)

14. Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus)

15. Rufous-tailed Lark (Ammomanes pheonicura)

16. Indian Robin (Saxicoloides fulicatus)

17. Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus)

18. Lesser Whitethroat (Sylvia curruca)

19. Bonelli's Eagle (Aquila fasciata)

20. Large-billed Crow (Corvus (macrorynchos) japonensis)

21. Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis)

22. Indian Eagle-owl (Bubo bengalensis)

23. Pied Bushchat (Saxicola caprata)

24. Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis)

25. Little Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis)

26. Sykes's Lark (Galerida deva)

27. Cattle Egret (Bubulcus Ibis coromandus)

28. Wooly-necked Stork (Ciconia episcopus)

29. Greater Spotted Eagle (Aquila clanga)

30. Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus)

31. Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus)

32. Common Hawk-cuckoo (Hierococcyx varius)

33. Brahminy Starling (Sturnia pagodarum)

34. Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus)

35. Yellow-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus malabaricus)

36. Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus)

37. Plain Prinia (Prinia inornata)

38. White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)

39. Short-toed Snake Eagle (Circaetus gallicus)

40. Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus)

41. Indian Courser (Cursorius coromandelicus)

42. Common Hoopoe (Upupa epos)

43. Common Bushchat (Saxicola torquatus)

44. Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus rufulus)

45. Richard's Pipit (Anthus richardi)

46. Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris)

47. Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)

48. Montagu's Harrier (Circus pygargus)

49. Indian Bushlark (Mirafra erythroptera)

50. Large Grey Babbler (Turdoides malcolmi)

51. Common Woodshrike (Tephrodornis pondicerianus)

52. Small Minivet (Pericrocotus cinnamomeus)

53. Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus)

54. Barred Buttonquail (Turnix suscitator)

55. Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark (Eremopterix griseus)

56. Red-headed Falcon (Falco (chicquera)

57. Laughing Dove (Streptopelia senegalensis)

58. Red Collared-dove (Streptopelia tranquebarica)

59. Eurasian Collared-dove (Streptopelia decaocto)

60. Red-rumped Swallow (Hirundo daurica)

61. Southern Grey Shrike (Lanius meridionalis)

62. Bay-backed Shrike (Lanius vittatus)

Little Rann of Kutch January 2022 Report

India is blessed with tremendous diversity let it be a diversity in languages, traditions and landscapes. OikoEssence organised a nature tour to one of such beautiful locations in India called as Little Rann of Kutch (LRK). The key species of this national park is An Asiatic Wild Ass.

We got a chance to interact with a family belonging to local community that produce salt (Agariyas). Our guide gave a valuable information about the process of salt making and its trading. However, the number of salt pans is increasing day by day inside the sanctuary and it is in alarming number.

 

Thol is another lovely place for birding situated near Ahmedabad. We visit spent some time there as well observing Two separate lists for both the places are as follows 

LRK - List prepared by our participant Dr. Ashish Nanabhai 

Indian Silverbill (Euodice malabarica)

Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala)

Indian Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus (stentoreus) brunnescens)

Greater Coucal (Centropus sinensis)

Pied Bushchat (Saxicola caprata)

Oriental Magpie-robin (Copsychus saularis)

Jungle Babbler (Turdoides striata)

Shikra (Accipiter badius)

Asian Openbill (Anastomus oscitans)

Large-billed Crow (Corvus (macrorynchos) japonensis)

Cattle Egret (Bubulcus Ibis coromandus)

Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra)

Black-headed Ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus)

Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis)

Western Reef-heron (Egretta gularis)

Common Pochard (Aythya ferina)

Black Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus)

Common Redshank (Tringa totanus)

Booted Eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus)

Indian Cormorant (Phalacrocorax fuscicollis)

Graceful Prinia (Prinia gracilis)

Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea)

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)

Comb Duck (Sarkidiornis melanotos)

Lesser Flamingo (Phoenicopterus minor)

Yellow-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus malabaricus)

Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristatus)

Isabelline Shrike (Lanius isabellinus)

Tufted Duck (Aythya fuligula)

Ashy-crowned Sparrow-lark (Eremopterix griseus)

Crested Lark (Galerida cristata)

Spotted Owl (Athene brama)

Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis)

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus)

Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia)

Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis)

White-breasted Waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus)

Common Myna (Acridotheres tristis)

Rosy Starling (Sturnus roseus)

Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)

Black Ibis (Pseudibis papillosa)

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)

Wire-tailed Swallow (Hirundo smithii)

Spot-billed Duck (Anas poecilorhyncha)

Red-vented Bulbul (Pynconotus cafer)

Yellow-throated Sparrow (Petronia xanthocollis)

Ashy Prinia (Prinia socialis)

Rock Pigeon (Columba livia)

Common Kestrel (Falco tinnunculus)

Citrine Wagtail (Motacilla citreola)

White Wagtail (Motacilla alba)

River Tern (Sterna aurantia)

Dalmatian Pelican (Pelecanus crispus)

Indian Jungle Nightjar (Caprimulgus indicus)

Greater Short-toed Lark (Calandrella brachydactyla)

Desert Wheatear (Oenanthe deserti)

Intermediate Egret (Egretta intermedia)

Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)

Pallid Harrier (Circus macrourus)

Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach)

Bay-backed Shrike (Lanius vittatus)

Little Ringed Plover (Charadrius dubius)

Grey Francolin (Francolinus pondicerianus)

Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus)

Eastern Marsh Harrier (Circus spilonotus ?)

Common Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)

Common Teal (Anas crecca)

Common Bushchat (Saxicola torquatus)

Indian Pond-heron (Ardeola grayii)

Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)

Northern Pintail (Anas acuta)

Northern Shoveler (Anas clypeata)

Greylag Goose (Anser anser)

White-eared Bulbul (Pynconotus leucotis)

White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)

Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus)

Asian Desert Warbler (Sylvia nana)

Purple Sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus)

Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus)

Indian Robin (Saxicoloides fulicatus)

Eurasian Collared-dove (Streptopelia decaocto)

Laughing Dove (Streptopelia senegalensis)

Little Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis)

House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)

Ruddy Shelduck (Tadorna ferruginea)

Common Crane (Grus grus)

Thol: 

Green bee-eater

Citrine wagtail

Darter

Indian Cormorant

Indian moorhen

Brahminy myna

Rudy shelduck

Northen pintail

Dalmatian Pelican

River tern

Median egret

Pond heron

Common coot

Northen shoveler

Ashy prinia

Erasian spoonbill

Blue rock pigeon

Little tern

Barn swallow

Bar-headed goose

Common crane

Purple swamphen

Little egrate

Knob duck

Greater flamingo

Small blue kingfisher

Greater coucal

Black winged stilt

Spot billed duck

Red wattled lapwing

Rose ringed parakeet

Common pochard

Eurasian coller dove

Common teal

Little grebe

Jungle babbler

Grey heron

Flycatcher?

Glossy ibis

Indian robbin

White-cheecked bulbul

Laughing dove

Painted strock

Marsh harrier

Purple sunbird

House crow

Crested serpent eagle

Black shoulder kite

Red vented bulbul

Grey francolin

Great white pelican

Yellow footed green pigeon

Hoopoe

Common myna

Greater spotted eagle

Fan tail

Long tailed shrike