Indian Birds Photography: November 2014

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Fwd: (delhibirdpix) harrier female for id ...najafgarh nov 2014

The Hen Harrier (record shots only) .... in line for further confirmation ....... as Pankaj has already posted......... near Nazafgarh , Delhi , 28th Nov , 2014

As we were driving towards Sultanpur from Nazafgarh in a slumber after a hot afternoon's birding .... at about the Ghalibpur area on the narrow road between the fields on both sides ..... a sudden burst of activity startled us as a huge flock of Common Starlings,Mynas and Bank Mynas dashed straight into our car followed by this huge harrier in pursuit (right almost on to our car).

An equally large flock of weavers and about 30 odd Yellow Wagtails in the fields nearby were also flying around in panic as a bank myna crashed into our car through the rear window into the boot space ( with me sitting in the rear seat deleting old pics from the memory card to create space ). Pankaj stopped the car and we got out to open the car doors and boot to let out the poor myna to be relieved to see it jump out and fly away intact.

The Harrier came back suddenly again on Pankaj's side with the birds flying around in panic all around us.We took some pot shots but observed in the field that it looked quite big and aggressive (than the harriers we saw in Talchappar).Since the head looked quite dark in the field Pankaj called Pallid ......I did not disagree then but required to check the pics for further opinion(s).

The pic here ( though of poorer quality ) has a view of the front face with the white area above the eye visible for observation if it is of significance.I see that the other pics posted by Pankaj did not have this angle.

Retaining Pankaj's pic for comparison only.

Regards

CA Mulagala.S.Srinivas

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From: 'pankaj gupta' via delhibirdpix <delhibirdpix@googlegroups.com>
Date: Sat, Nov 29, 2014 at 11:01 PM
Subject: (delhibirdpix) harrier female for id ...najafgarh nov 2014
To: "delhibirdpix@googlegroups.com" <delhibirdpix@googlegroups.com>, "Nitu.S" <lorykeet@yahoo.co.in>, Vinod Kumar Gupta <vkgupta1999@gmail.com>, Abhijit Menon-Sen <ams@toroid.org>

there is a debate on the id..is it hen female or montagus female

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(delhibirdpix) The Migratory Birds of Prey - # 16.11- Long-Legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus) - 2014-379

Raptors are delighting at the recently found Wetland.

Here is a Long-legged Buzzard enjoying its meal - a Turtle, I think, from Dhanauri Kalan, (50 KMs SSE of Delhi),
Grater Noida, U.P.,India on 30th November 2014

Cheers.

Anand Arya
353, Sector 15A
NOIDA 201301
INDIA
+ 91 98182 61909
www.anandarya.com
www.okhlabirdpark.com
"This is a copyrighted image. Not to be used for any purpose without prior permission."
Canon 1D M4 + 800mm

(delhibirdpix) The Migratory Birds of Prey - # 16.10 - Long-Legged Buzzard (Buteo rufinus) - 2014-378

Raptors are delighting at the recently found Wetland.

Here is a Long-legged Buzzard enjoying its meal - a Turtle, I think, from Dhanauri Kalan, (50 KMs SSE of Delhi),

Grater Noida, U.P.,India on 30th November 2014

Cheers.

Anand Arya
353, Sector 15A
NOIDA 201301
INDIA
+ 91 98182 61909
www.anandarya.com
www.okhlabirdpark.com
"This is a copyrighted image. Not to be used for any purpose without prior permission."
Canon 1D M4 + 800mm

[BirdPhotoIndia] Yellow-bellied Prinia-2

Species:Yellow-bellied Prinia
Location: Boshipota,Hoogly,West Bengal,India.
Date: 30th. November, 2014

Regards

Suman Paul

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[BirdPhotoIndia] Yellow-bellied Prinia-1

Species:Yellow-bellied Prinia
Location: Boshipota,Hoogly,West Bengal,India.
Date: 30th. November, 2014

Regards

Suman Paul

[BirdPhotoIndia] Siberian Stonechat(male)

Species:Siberian Stonechat(male)
Location: Boshipota,Hoogly,West Bengal,India.
Date: 30th. November, 2014

Regards

Suman Paul

[BirdPhotoIndia]

Species:Shikra(male)
Location: Rajarhat,Kolkata,West Bengal,India.
Date: 23rd. November, 2014

Regards

Suman Paul

(delhibirdpix) The Migratory Non- Passerines - # 17.01 - Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vaneluss) - 2014-377

Northern Lapwing is another bird with high luminance and iridescence
and hence it makes for for great viewing and that much more difficult to
capture on camera in it full glory.

Been waiting for a real long time - in fact, I think it is only the second time
I am sharing an image.

This morning was great to receive a call from Vikas that a pair was present
at our newly found Wetland at Dhanauri Kalan - rushed, the easy route was
blocked with a broken bridge and then the dirt road was a bit difficult to traverse
yet we made it.

Then the pair was there in its full glory - do not know if I have done justice to
the beauty of the bird.

Here are a couple of images from Dhanauri Kalan, (50 KMs SSE of Delhi),
Grater Noida, U.P.,India on 30th November 2014

Is it a connection or a co-incidence that I would run the vehicle in to a ditch/drain
every time I have an opportunity to look at this bird from reasonable close distance.
It happened last year and it happened today. Anyway, help was there. Many thanks
to Wing Co., Vikas, Rajiv Ranjan, Sarkar, Kavi and in particular to Yogesh who did
a lot of the hard work.

Cheers.

Anand Arya
353, Sector 15A
NOIDA 201301
INDIA
+ 91 98182 61909
www.anandarya.com
www.okhlabirdpark.com
"This is a copyrighted image. Not to be used for any purpose without prior permission."
Canon 1D M4 + 800mm

(delhibirdpix) The Migratory Non- Passerines - # 17.00 - Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vaneluss) - 2014-376

Northern Lapwing is another bird with high luminance and iridescence

and hence it makes for for great viewing and that much more difficult to

capture on camera in it full glory.

Been waiting for a real long time - in fact, I think it is only the second time

I am sharing an image.

This morning was great to receive a call from Vikas that a pair was present

at our newly found Wetland at Dhanauri Kalan - rushed, the easy route was

blocked with a broken bridge and then the dirt road was a bit difficult to traverse

yet we made it.

Then the pair was there in its full glory - do not know if I have done justice to

the beauty of the bird.

Here are a couple of images from Dhanauri Kalan, (50 KMs SSE of Delhi),

Grater Noida, U.P.,India on 30th November 2014

Is it a connection or a co-incidence that I would run the vehicle in to a ditch/drain

every time I have an opportunity to look at this bird from reasonable close distance.

It happened last year and it happened today. Anyway, help was there. Many thanks

to Wing Co., Vikas, Rajiv Ranjan, Sarkar, Kavi and in particular to Yogesh who did

a lot of the hard work.

Cheers.

[BirdPhotoIndia] Speckled Piculet, Goa

A Speckled Piculet at Chorla Ghat, Goa, 23 Oct 2014.

Cheers,

Garima

[BirdPhotoIndia] Osprey, Goa

Osprey seen during the Zuari river cruise, Goa, 22nd Oct 2014.

Cheers,

Garima

[BirdPhotoIndia] Collared Kingfisher, Goa

Collared Kingfisher seen in the Zuari mangroves, Goa, 22 Oct 2014.

Cheers,

Garima

(delhibirdpix) Dhanauri Kalan - Black-necked Stork

Black-necked Stork,

Dhanauri Kalan, Uttar Pradesh, India.

30th November, 2014.

- Kavi

(delhibirdpix) Dhanauri Kalan - Black-necked Stork

Black-necked Stork - Female

Dhanauri Kalan, Uttar Pradesh, India.

30th November, 2014.

- Kavi

(delhibirdpix) Dhanauri Kalan - Northern Lapwing

Northern Lapwing

Dhanauri Kalan, Greater NOIDA, Uttar Pradesh, India.

30th November, 2014.

- Kavi

[BirdPhotoIndia] Tickell's Leaf Warbler???

Dear Friends,

Image was taken by my friend Dr.Shaker P.S.at Chennai in Nov,2014.

Please confirm the ID.

Regards,

Satish Ranadive.

(delhibirdpix) Monday Plans: Aravalli Biodiversity Park

Hi,

I plan to visit Gurgaon Aravalli Biodiversity Park for some scouting ahead of the Delhi Bird race on Monday i.e. 1 December.

If anyone wants to join please reach the parking lot before 8:20am

Here is a pic of Red Munia from the park in October this year

[BirdPhotoIndia] Greenish Warbler,Waltere,Dehradun,Uttarakhand,India,17th November2014

Greenish Warbler,

Waltere,Dehradun,

Uttarakhand,India,

17th November2014

[BirdPhotoIndia] Bronzed Drongo,Waltere,Dehradun,Uttarakhand,India,17th November2014

Bronzed Drongo,

Waltere,Dehradun,

Uttarakhand,India,

17th November2014

[BirdPhotoIndia] Common Rosefinch,Waltere,Dehradun,Uttarakhand,India,17th November2014

Common Rosefinch,

Waltere,Dehradun,

Uttarakhand,India,

17th November2014

[BirdPhotoIndia] Himalyan Bulbul,Waltere,Dehradun,Uttarakhand,India,16th Nov2014

Himalyan Bulbul,

Waltere,Dehradun,

Uttarakhand,India,

16th november2014

[BirdPhotoIndia] Black-headed Munia

At Dankuni, Kolkata on 16.11.2014.

Bhaskar Das

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(delhibirdpix) Grey Treepie feeding | Chaffi nr Sattal, UK | 03 October 2014 | 2 pics

Species: Grey Treepie

Place: Chaffi nr Sattal, UK

Date: 03 October 2014

Equipment: Sony Alpha 37 + Tamaron 70-300mm macro lens

(delhibirdpix) Kalij Pheasant Male juvenile feeding, White-Crested Laughing Thrush feeding | Chaffi nr Sattal, UK | 03 October 2014 | 2 pics

Species: Kalij Pheasant (male juv) and White-Crested Laughing Thrush

Place: Chaffi nr Sattal, UK

Date: 03 October 2014

Equipment: Sony Alpha 37 + Tamaron 70-300mm macro lens

Behind a small house near Chaffi is a forested hillside. Across the road in front of the house is a gurgling river/brook and a hillside beyond. A family of Kalij Pheasants, Male and Female with 5 juveniles make their way down the hillside across the river and busy road to the forested hillside behind. Close to sundown they wind their way carefully to the backyard of the house to feed on grain scattered there. They are given company by White-Crested Laughing Thrushes and Grey Treepies. We enjoyed two lovely evenings one with the Kalij and the other without watching the birds feeding.

(delhibirdpix) Female Kalij Pheasant, Three Kalij Pheasant juveniles feeding | Chaffi nr Sattal, UK | 03 October 2014 | 2 pics

Species: Kalij Pheasant (adult female, juv)

Place: Chaffi nr Sattal, UK

Date: 03 October 2014

Equipment: Sony Alpha 37 + Tamaron 70-300mm macro lens

Pic 1 is the mother Kalij.

Pic 2 is of three chicks feeding.

(delhibirdpix) Female Kalij Pheasant and son, keeping a watchful eye on her chicks | Chaffi nr Sattal, UK | 03 October 2014 | 2 pics

Species: Kalij Pheasant (adult female, juv)

Place: Chaffi nr Sattal, UK

Date: 03 October 2014

Equipment: Sony Alpha 37 + Tamaron 70-300mm macro lens

Pic 1 is the mother Kalij keeping a watchful eye on her chicks.

Pic 2 is the mother Kalij with her son.

Saturday, November 29, 2014

[BirdPhotoIndia] Sandpipers (help for Id fr one)

Hi all

Had clicked this today mrng at Bhopal.First one is common Sandpiper, second one looks like Wood Sandpiper and for third one need help...is it little stint ?

Thanks and regards Anil

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