BY 2022 - Soukous (even if there are no birds, you can still enjoy the music)

[Galana]

2 hours ago, Soukous said:

Just as well really as Zvezda & I did not make a huge effort to socialise.

Come now . Ancient proverb 'A stranger is a friend you have yet to meet.'

 

Another fair selection. Just as well you followed those LBrownJs with a few nice Little Blue n white Jobs or I would have got lost. Much as I like all the Flycatchers, esp Tickells, I think the Black-naped Monarch takes the honours in your selection.

[Soukous]

9 minutes ago, Galana said:

Much as I like all the Flycatchers, esp Tickells, I think the Black-naped Monarch takes the honours in your selection.

 

it is a fine looking bird

[TonyQ]

A beautiful selection of flycatchers, and the Monarch is stunning

 

[xelas]

No comments on Warblers, surprisingly so . A Sulphur-bellied was active in the Svasara Lodge gardens, you might check your photos again.

 

Your Flycatchers are just beautiful! Where did you find all that light ?!

Edited December 10, 2022 by xelas

[xelas]

14 hours ago, Galana said:

would suggest Malabar Whistling Thrush

Opa, that would be a new one! Must go through the photos again.

[Soukous]

50 minutes ago, xelas said:

Your Flycatchers are just beautiful! Where did you find all that light ?!

 

there were periods of good sunlight on our first afternoon at Old Magazine House. They were brief. Maybe that was when you were sleeping.

[xelas]

Must be so. But where was Zvezda?!

 

Here is another angle on the Big Blue Bird before it gets submerged. @Galanawill probably redact his statement about my birding ID skills . After all, I am an apprentice of one of the most skilful birding masters on ST .

 

[Dave Williams]

I was wondering where you were taking all these shots. The Old Magazine House comes highly recommended although I have never been.

Some cracking images and at least a reward for your troubles in getting there.

 

[Kitsafari]

excellent selection of birds. the blue-naped monarch is one of my favourite flycatchers. 

[Galana]

8 hours ago, xelas said:

@Galanawill probably redact his statement about my birding ID skills .

Not so. You may well be right. Neither bird fits perfectly but the comparative size vv the Babbler makes the subject appear larger whereas Flycatchers would be same size.

[Soukous]

On 12/9/2022 at 10:47 PM, Galana said:

Whilst I like @xelasefforts I think it a bit big for a flycatcher and would suggest Malabar Whistling Thrush.

 

The Dark-fronted Babbler is a very small/compact Babbler compared to others like Jungle Babbler. I fear I have lost my Malabar Whistling Thrush. Well done detective @xelas

 

[Soukous]

so what next?

How about Parakeets?

 

# 351 - Malabar Parakeet - Psittacula columboides

Goa, India. Nov 2022

 

female

 

male

 

# 352 - Alexandrine Parakeet - Psittacula eupatria

Maharastra, India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 352 - Plum-headed Parakeet - Psitticula cyanocephalus

Goa, India. Nov 2022

 

 

 

# 353 - Rose-ringed Parakeet - Psitticula krameri

Goa & Maharastra, India. Nov 2022

 

 

Rose-ringed Parakeet & Plum-headed Parakeet together, just to show the relative sizes

 

Not a Parakeet, but India's only Parrot

 

# 355 - Vernal Hanging Parrot - Loriculus vernalis

Goa, India. Nov 2022

 

 

 

 

[Soukous]

On 12/10/2022 at 5:49 PM, Dave Williams said:

The Old Magazine House comes highly recommended although I have never been.

 

An interesting venue @Dave Williams. Many hours of nothing at all then half an hour of frenzied activity with birds flying in from all directions.

Our first afternoon entailed some waiting, then a great half hour, then more birds coming in at dusk just to tease us.

The next day we went out for the morning and when we got back we were told it had been very quiet and the afternoon gave us very little.

There are seasonal variations.

 

The setup is simple, there are perches and baths set up in a semi circle and facing them is a blind

 

A bit like the Germans with their towels, the guests place their tripods in a favoured spot and then disappear until there is action.

 

It is a good place to see all the latest camera gear 

 

The accommodation is run by Jungle Resorts. It is simple and comfortable, with decent food.

Edited December 12, 2022 by Soukous

[Soukous]

As well as the birds, there are other creatures in the trees

 

 

 

 

 

[Kitsafari]

4 minutes ago, Soukous said:

 

 

 

 

A bit like the Germans with their towels, the guests place their tripods in a favoured spot and then disappear until there is action.

 

 

 

so there's a person appointed as a lookout?? 

[Kitsafari]

ooh a beautiful Indian giant squirrel - ?. 

[Soukous]

45 minutes ago, Kitsafari said:

 

so there's a person appointed as a lookout?? 

 

not sure if that was a serious question Kit 

Not really, they stand or sit around chatting. Some doze off in chairs. 

[Soukous]

Sorry if I am only providing minimal information here but @xelasis working on a trip report and I don't want to spoil it for him.

 

We stayed at Old Magazine House for just 1 night, but had a day and a half there. 

In the morning we drove to somewhere fairly close by to see Hornbills feeding on a huge fruiting tree. It was quite a sight. Apparently they come each morning and spend about 30-45 minutes feeding, then they all fly off.

 

# 356 - Malabar Pied Hornbill - Anthracoceros coronatus

Karnataka, India. Nov 2022

 

 

 

 

Malabar Grey Hornbills were also there, but keeping away from the bigger Pied Hornbills

 

# 357 - Malabar Grey Hornbill - Ocyceros griseus

Karnataka, India. Nov 2022

 

 

 

We also saw them in Goa

 

 

seen at a different location, but I may as well post all the Hornbills together

 

# 358 - Indian Grey Hornbill - Ocyceros birostris

Karnataka, India. Nov 2022

 

 

 

[Dave Williams]

All good stuff! The Squirrel is a Malabar Giant Squirrel. You got some great shots of this huge squirrel!

[PeterHG]

Great collection of birds from India! Keep them coming...

[Soukous]

The next family to feature is not nearly as colourful, but is certainly widespread.

 

# 359 - Ashy Drongo - Dicrurus leucophaeus

India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 260 - Black Drongo - Dicrurus macrocercus

India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 261 - White-bellied Drongo - Dicrurus caerulescens

Maharastra, India. 2022

 

 

# 262 - Greater Racket-tailed Drongo - Dicrurus paradiseus

Karnataka, India. Nov 2022

 

 

 

# 263 - Bronzed Drongo - Dicrurus aeneus

Karnataka, India. Nov 2022

 

 

[Soukous]

A bit more colour now, even if it is only distant patches in the tree tops. Barbets are not very accommodating when it comes to posing for photos.

 

# 364 - White-cheeked Barbet - Megalaima viridis

Goa/Karnataka, India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 365 - Coppersmith Barbet - Megalaima haemacephala

Karnataka, India. Nov 2022

 

 

 

# 366 - Brown-headed Barbet - Megalaima zeylanica

Goa, India. Nov 2022

 

 

and finally the rare one

 

# 367 - Malabar Barbet - Megalaima malabarica

Goa, India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 368 - Indian Roller - Coracias benghalensis

Maharastra, India. Nov 2022

 

 

 

 

# 369 - Eurasian Hoopoe - Upupa epops

Karnataka, India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 370 - Indian Yellow Tit - Parus (xanthogenys) aplonotus

Karnataka, India. Nov 2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Kitsafari]

Loved the hornbills!

[Soukous]

Those of you hoping for some exciting colourful species can take a break for a while as this next lot are neither, but they all count.

 

# 371 - Oriental Darter - Anhinga melanogaster

Goa, India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 372 - Western Reef Egret - Egretta gularis

Goa, India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 373 - Purple Heron - Ardea purpurea

Goa, india. Nov 2022

 

 

 # 374 - Black-crowned Night Heron - Nycticorax nycticorax

Goa, India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 375 - Cattle Egret - Bubulcus ibis

Goa, India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 376 - Indian Pond Heron - Ardeola greyii

Goa, India. Nov 2022

 

 

 

 # 377 -

[Soukous]

# 377 - Lesser Adjutant - Leptoptilos javanicus

Maharastra, India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 378 - Painted Stork - Mycteria leucocephala

Goa, India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 379 - Eurasian Spoonbill - Platalea leucorodia

Maharastra, India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 380 - Little Cormorant - Phalacrocorax niger

Goa, India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 381 Indian Peafowl - Pavo cristatus

Goa, India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 382 - Red-naped Ibis - Pseudibis papillosa

Maharastra, India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 383 - Black-headed Ibis - Threskiornis melanocephalus

India. Nov 2022

 

 

 

# 384 - Glossy Ibis - Plegadis falcinellus

Goa, India. Nov 2022

 

 

# 385 - Asian Openbill - Anastomus oscitans

Goa, India. Nov 2022