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Bio-diversity of Goa: Information & Acknowledgement
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BNHS Camp: Sept 27-30, 2010. From Bombay, Thivim is an overnight train journey. Wildernest is located at Chorla Ghats and is about 60 kms. from Thivim station on the Konkan Railway. The sanctuaries, Mhadei, Mollem and Bondla are open throughout the year and each season throws up some special sights. for nature lovers this is a must visit any time of the year. A big thank you to. Ramesh and Prashant of Nature's Nest, Mollem who were our resource persons for the area. October 22, 2010 at 7:14 PM. Little Ra...
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Bio-diversity of Goa: Velha Goa
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BNHS Camp: Sept 27-30, 2010. Goa has a rich history that is reflected in its interesting mix of heritage and culture. Before becoming part of the Indian Union in 1961, it was ruled by the Portugese for nearly 5 centuries.Old Goa or Velha Goa is popularly considered the Rome of the East with some of the most beautiful churches. The first visit is to the museum and the Church of St. Francis of Assisi. Exterior of the Cathedral. A slanting tree gives a different perspective. Statue of St. Francis Xavier.
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Wild Kenya: October 2009
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BNHS Wildlife Safari to Kenya - August 2009. Our first destination is Samburu Game Reserve 0 deg 37' North of Narobi. On the way we stop at a charming place off the beaten track called Kengrill Trout for a bush lunch. It was wonderful to experience the real African bush and of course our birdwatching starts right here. So time to whip out the binoculars and cameras and go watching and clicking! This blog contains a selection of the nearly 800 photographs taken by me. We managed to see 29 species of M...
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Bio-diversity of Goa: Reptiles - Amphibians
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BNHS Camp: Sept 27-30, 2010. This section is devoted to some of the most misunderstood creatures on our planet - those creepy crawlies who we fear or are repulsed by. Reptiles and Amphibians (creatures that stay in both water and on land as Toads and Frogs) play an important role in balancing the ecology of the system. Above is the Pershad's Gecko in the restaurant of Wildernest. This is the Common Vine Snake which is classified as mildly venomous. The Flying Lizard or Draco at Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary.
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Uttarkhand: Arriving in Uttarkhand and birding at Sattal
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Visiting Uttarkhand in the Himalayas is always an enjoyable and memorable experience. Come join me in exploring this beautiful state that has various habitats which provide excellent opportunities for birders to explore the rich birdlife of the western Himalayas. Arriving in Uttarkhand and birding at Sattal. The day at Sattal yeilds some goood birdlife and these are just few of the many birds that were spotted throughout the trip. Steppe eagle on the way from Ramnagar. Experts pls ID this. Sambar on the ...
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Wild Kenya: Samburu GR
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BNHS Wildlife Safari to Kenya - August 2009. We enter the gate of the Samburu Game Reserve which will be our base for the next 1 1/2 days. This is a scrubland and we are looking forward to seeing some of the unique species of the area. Nests of weaver birds. A view of Samburu GR. It is dry scrubland. the Ewaso Niyuru river that cuts through the game reserve is dry as the rains having being playing truant in this land. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Visit My Previous Blogs. The Caves at Ajanta.
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Bio-diversity of Goa: Folk Dances
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BNHS Camp: Sept 27-30, 2010. Scenes from the folk dances by the ladies from Chorla village - very vigorous. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Visit my earlier Travel Blogs. The Caves at Ajanta. Aurangabad-Gateway to some of the most beautiful monuments. Map of the area - Nameri -Eaglenest. A view of the Buddhist Caves. Gir National Park and Lion Sanctuary. Visiting Gir in the Sizzling Summer. Little Rann of Kutch. The diversity of Little Rann. A celebration in stone! Agumbe Rainforest Research Station (ARRS).
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Sunderbans - The Beautiful Forest: March 2010
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Sunderbans - The Beautiful Forest. BNHS Nature Camp - January 19-22, 2010. Sunderbans boasts of over 200 species of birds. However, due to the dense foliage and the restrictions of going on foot,viewing them can be quite a challenge but definently that much more exciting. These are pictures of the Median Egret. Red-whiskered Bulbul and the White-bellied Sea Eagle. the latter were a common sight and hence this blog will have more photos of the majestic bird in different poses. With the amount of food avai.
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Wild Kenya: August 2009
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BNHS Wildlife Safari to Kenya - August 2009. Field guides and websites. Kenya lies on the Eastern coast of the African continent and is a must visit for its beautiful wildlife and birdlife. The flight from Mumbai takes nearly 6 hours across the Indian ocean. The Kingdon Guide to African Mammals" - Jonathan Kingdon published by A&C Black, London. Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania" - Dale Zimmerman and Ors Published by Princeton University Press. Links to this post. The team at Africanquest and our guid...
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Wild Kenya: More unique species of Samburu GR
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BNHS Wildlife Safari to Kenya - August 2009. More unique species of Samburu GR. This lanky long-legged animal is the Gerenuk (Gere for short) best known for standing on its hind legs while feeding in the bush. Pic below. Gerenuk on their hind legs enjoying some succulent vegetation. A caring mother with its young one. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Visit My Previous Blogs. The Caves at Ajanta. A Haven for wildlife. A view of the Buddhist Caves. Gir National Park and Lion Sanctuary.