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RED-BREASTED FLYCATCHER sounds odd and miscontruce to something dirty. But he’s an attractive male with a Rusty-Orange patch from throat to breast that gives a distinctive pattern for this beautiful flycatcher. This vibrant plumage not only attracts the female flycatcher but…
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On the first day 1st Dec, 2021: We landed up in Jaipur airport. We are super thrilled to spot Gautam Bhai (naturalist) who is going to take us to Tal Chapar and Bikaner for Bird watching. On the way to…
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Happy 125th birthday. Today is the 125th birth celebration of renowned ornithologist Salim Ali. Sálim Moizuddin Abdul Ali was born in Mumbai on 12 November 1896. He spent almost his entire life devoted to Ornithology (study of birdwatching) that made…
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When I was a kid, I heard Spotted Owlet hoots from the nearby lamp post almost every day during the nights, and no matter what, never saw him during the daytimes. It was so interesting to listen to him hoot…
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I was on a weekend bird watching expedition at a sanctuary in South India. My mission was to click the Spotted Owl, which I’d (pardon the pun) spotted there on my last trip. It was 4 am, it was pouring,…
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Visiting the famous Hill station in Anamalai Ranges, Western Ghats was a dream come true. I joined Arul Mozhi & Viji, who were software professionals and high-sprited birdwatchers. On kissing the footsteps of Anamalai hills, this little paradise invited us…
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