Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Birding around Kali



Independence day and an option of getting 5 days leave by taking 2 days off. Travelled to Kulgi nature camp Dandeli, Kavala Caves, Ulvi, Anshi nature camp, Sadhashivgad Fort, Magod falls, Jenukall view point, Unchalli falls and Jog falls. Did some birding too, some we identified some we missed.



Birds Spotted:
Brahminy Kite
Red Vented Bulbul
Bay Backed Shirke
Malabar Pied Hornbill
Common King Fisher
Sparrow
Cattle Egret
White Bellied Drongo
Scarlet Minivet
White Cheeked barbet
Crested Hawk eagle
Grey Hornbill
Red Rumped swallow
Indian Treepie
Magpie Robin
Indian Robin
Bank Myna
White breasted Kingfisher
Racket tailed drongo
Wooly Necked Stork
Velvet Fronted Nuthatch
Pariah Kite
Orange Headed Thrush
White Rumped Munia
Spotted Dove
Hoopoe
Woodpecker (Think was a lesser flameback)
White Breasted Water Hen
Little Egret
Pond Heron
Night Heron


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