Birding along the creek

Went birding today with the BNHS North Mumbai group to Naigaon to bird along and on the Vasai Creek

But I have to say I was a bit disappointed after the much hype that Vidya had made over this trip.

This is a common water snake from mangrove swamps and river mouths.

Diet comprises fish, such as mudskippers (as in the case in this photo) and gobies, as well as crabs and frogs.

Birding on the creek.

But this guy surely made my day worth while.

These fellows have the black spots on there wings narrower and more like lines as compared to other Pierrots

This little fellow is very fond of sunshine and is usually seen enjoying it in the early hours of the day.

@ the Sacred Grove

Found this effortless glider in a shaded patch of the sacred grove belonging to the famous 'Madai Temple'.

Strange Myna

While birding around MadaiPara area of Kannur Distt. in Northern Kerala, came across this strange looking orange-headed Common Myna. This is the best shot I could get thru my binoculars.

This bird was later identified as a juvenile

Tusharagiri

Found this fellow sipping on some Lantana en route to the famous 'Tusharagiri waterfalls'.

The falls is surrounded by a very dense forest patch which is a great place to watch birds and butterflies.

This common but weak flier can be found all most everywhere, it however avoids thickets and other shaded places and can be quiet often seek basking in the sun with its wings half-open.