The PASSING BY visitor: European Roller

Heya,

This time let me introduce you to a passage migrant bird.

It means those birds which stay at a place for only a few days to rest as it comes in the way of their final destination.

You will be a really lucky one if you spot it out.

So lets GO...

1. Scientific Name : Coracias garrulus.

2. Size : Somewhat bigger than a Pigeon; 31cm.

3. Flight feathers are blue black. Breast and underparts are light blue.

4. Found mostly in Wooded parkland and cultivation.

5. Paasge migrant in udaipur in the autumn season.

6. Photo:

7. IMPORTANT NOTE : Don't confuse it with Indian Roller and Kingfisher (specially White-breasted Kingfisher).

Happy Bird-Watching....

Regards,

MUNKU

&

Suviiiiii

ATTENTION: Here comes the Pied Crested Cuckoo

Hello Ji,

This time I am bringing you a Monsoon Migartory Bird.
As you know that Monsoon is coming so you can probably sight it...
LET's START:

1 Scientific Name : Calamator jacobinus.

2. Size : About the size of a Myna.

3. It is a crested black bird, white tips to tail and white paches on wings conspicuous in flight.

4. Found at dry and moist- deciduous lightly wooded country (ex. Sajjangarh).

5. Flies just before the monsoon OR can be seen some time before monsoon is approaching the place.

6. Photo:




It's not good cause it is very hard specimen for photography.

But may be you got one.

Regards,

Munku

and

DaisyDamini

The Big Bro : WHITE WAGTAIL

Hello buddys,


So Now we will meet the last of the 3 variety of Wagtails coming to Udaipur.
THE WHITE WAGTAIL.....
Sorry for posting late I was somewhat busy.
The Details:

1. Scientific Name - Motacilla alba .

2. Size - Somewhat bigger than Yello and Citrine Wagtail.

3. It also flies with with jerks.

4. The Black bib is reducied or wanting.

5. The chin and Throat are white like Underparts.

6. Found in Open country in the vicinity of Watercourses, reservoirs, rice and cultivation, lawns and playing fields.

7. Photo:



Nice Picture....

So, I expect you to see some more pictures and CLICK! it in your mind.
If you do so then may be you can sight it in the upcoming winter..

See ya till next post..

Munku

&

Ankit

YW's sister CITRINE WAGTAIL

Hiiii everyone,
Last time I told you that there are 3 common migrants of wagtail family.
So here is the second member, the Citrine Wagtail.
It's details are:

1. Scientific Name - Motacilla citreola.

2. Size - About same as Yellow Wagtail.

3. Fly with jerks - same as Yellow Wagtail.

4. Have a broad yellow supercilium and yellow forehaed.

5. Wags it's tail like Yellow Wagtail.

6. Mostly found nearby marshes, irrigated ricefields, etc.

7. Photo:



Hmmmm...
A GOOD PICTURE SPEAKS A THOUSAND WORDS.
So take a good look of the bird.
And try to search and see more and more images so that when it again comes in the
Upcoming Winter the it could not fool your eyes.

Always for your help on-
migbirds@gmail.com

Your friends,

Munku

&

Suviiiiiiiii

The sweet little YELLOW WAGTAIL

Hi everybody,
This month is given for one of the most cutest and beautiful mig. bird; Yellow wagtail.
Though there are three varieties of wagtails which come to Udaipur but Yellow Wagtail is the most Common.
Now details about the YW:

1.Scientific name - Motacilla flava.

2.Size - Somewhat bigger than a house sparrow with a longer tail.

3.Fly with some jerks or gaps between each time it flaps it's wings.

4.Yellowish or Olive green above, Yellowish below.

5.Constantly wags its tail as it runs.

6.Most prominantly found near a wetland.

7.Photo :


So what are you waiting for, go grab your binocular and field guide.

READY, GET SET, GO.......

And remember I'm always there to help you @

migbirds@gmail.com

Regards and Bye,

Munku

&

Nature Science Club,
Alok

Go NORTHERN with PINTAIL

This February I would like to point towards the NORTHERN PINTAIL { Anas acuta}.

It's size is about that of a domestic bird.

The Males are:

1. Having upper part penciled grey.
   


2. Head Chocolate
   


3. White band on either side running down into the white neck and underparts.
   


4. AND MOST IMPORTANT a pointed pin like Tail.
   

The Females are:

1. Mottled brown in color.
   


2. Buff with characteristic elongated body and tapering tail.
   

Usually male and female are found in a couple so you can easily have a look of both he sexes if spotted one in a water body.

In the Photo the front one is a Female and the one behind is a Male Pintail.

Hope you got it.

And remember that I am always ready to help you.

migbirds@gmail.com

Meet you next month or may be before.

Till then Regards,

Munku

&

Harshiii

Referred Book for New Bird Watchers

Helloooooooooooooooooooo,

For your information I am posting something very important for your bird watching.

For more knowledge on birds you may purchase the book- "The Book of Indian Birds" by Dr. Salim Ali.

And also I am always there for your help.

Just send me a mail at:

migbirds@gmail.com

I will surely reply to all your queries about:

1. Birds seen in locality.
   
2. Identification of birds
   
3. Sending photos of birds which you can't identify.
   
4. Help in your School or NCSC projects.
   

And many many more questions.

Waiting for your Questions.

Munku

And

DaisyDamini

GOOD NEWS: Now you can contact me for help

Helloooooooooooooo,
I have a very good news for you.
Now whenever you have any confusion about bird watching then you can contact me any time on
migbirds@gmail.com.
So now, you can have a live bird watching teacher.
Regards,
Munku
&
Ankit

Happy New Year and GADWALL Watching

Happy New Year to all,
And now assign your eyes and ears to great Bird-Watching.
January 2009 is dedicated to the second most common visitor of Udaipur
It's Gadwall (Anas strepera)
If you are passing by a lake and suddenly hear a laughing sound, one like DONAND DUCK then probably it could be Gadwall.
The male is a grey coloured duck.
Female is somewhat brown and have dull colours.
Photos of both male and female are posted for your refrence.

Here the upper one, brownish duck is Female
The lower one, greyish duck is Male

Usually they swim in pairs so you can easily sight both the sexes of bird.

REGARDS,
Munku
and Suviiiii