Date : 25 Apr 14
Location : Walteree, Dehradun
Camera : Camera D800. Lens Nikon 500 mm, VR.
Common Name : Spot-winged Starling
Scientific Name : Saroglossa spiloptera PASSERIFORMES: Sturnidae
Remarks : The day to return. Bikram decided to lead a walk-drive up into the hill going to the Pine tree line. The Paradise Flycatcher was the first bird we saw when we reached the Pine tree level. We stopped at the land bridge with the valley on the east and on the west and waited to see. The highlight of the day was a rare and surprise sighting of the Spot winged Starling. The flock being on the east with sun right behind the flock it was difficult to get a proper sighting. A little disappointed, we decided to wait-if this was the migration of the flock more should follow. Sure enough. We were lucky to see three to four more flocks and the last one decide to hang around to let us have our fill.
The Great Tit, Blue Capped Rock Thrush, Chestnut headed Bee Eater, Grey Breasted Prinia, Drongo Bronzed etc. The Spot Winged Staling was the lifer
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