Monthly Archives: April 2013

Bulbuls

Click on the pics to load them in high resolution Flame throated bulbul Grey headed bulbul White browed bulbul Yellow browed bulbul Red whiskered bulbul

Forest Calotes

for higher res images click on the pics themselves. Nature is at times frustratingly unpredictable. Consider the situation I found myself in one early morning at Cotigao wildlife sanctuary in Goa. I was out birding and had my head tilted … Continue reading

Wood spiders

Click on the pics to load them in high resolution At an overall body size of 20 cms the Giant golden orb-weaver (Nephila pilipes) is one of the largest spiders in the world. Only females however grow to this size. … Continue reading

Eurasian Marsh Harrier

My favourite spot for spotting Marsh Harriers is at the Paithona stream. During the dry season on an average day, if I spend about an hour there anywhere between 9 am and noon, I’m almost certain to see one. Marsh … Continue reading

Ratsnake

Click on the pics to load them in high resolution Average length: 5-7 feet. Growing to lengths of over eight feet, Ratsnakes can make for truly impressive specimens. Most people are unaware though that ratsnakes are ‘scary cats’ themselves. When … Continue reading

Malabar tree nymph

Click on the pics to load them larger The Malabar tree nymph is a large butterfly that usually stays high in the forest canopy. The butterfly has a delicate, and ethereal quality to its flight and it glides a lot … Continue reading

Green Pigeons

Click on the pics to load them in high resolution Female Grey fronted green pigeon Male Male Orange breasted green pigeon