Monday, March 03, 2008

White Throated Kingfisher




These beauties were everywhere and not always near water. They were often seen on road signs and overhead lines. Stunning Birds!

Mugga Crocs




We saw 9 crocs in total, the largest one was frighteningly close to our boat!

Shrika (Asian Sparrowhawk)




This bird was seen most mornings usually on the same branch devouring an unfortunate lizard!

Ashy Prinia




Such a delightful little bird and quite confiding, it showed up well in the sunlight

Sunday, March 02, 2008

Black Shouldered Kite




Cracking views of this bird on our last day in Goa

Brown Wood Owl


This pair were roosting quite low down but we only were able to get a back view!

Spotted Owlets




A very endearing pair!

Jungle Owlet





Our first viewing was difficult as it was hidden away, the second time we saw two and one sat out in the open briefly

More Goan Birds





Shown here are a Large Billed Crow, White Breasted Fantail, a Koel and a Magpie Robin

Indian Grey Hornbill




I was lucky enough to photo this hornbill within an hour of arriving in Goa, I didnt see one again on the trip!

Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Monday, February 04, 2008

Bramblings





Nice to see a few of these visiting the feeders in the woods!

Chaffinches




Lots of these colourful birds today at the feeders in the woods, squabbling a lot of the time!

Woodland Tits




Lots of coal and great tits in the woods today

Saturday, February 02, 2008

Darling Starling




Starlings tend to get overlooked as they are common, but their plumage is so wonderful. This one was in our garden enjoying a treat of dried fruit. Also this Song Thrush dropped in.