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Re: Birds in Our Backyards

Post by slingshot » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:54 am

prashantsingh wrote:The Grey Hornbill.
Feeds mostly on fruits and stays on tall trees. Never missed a chance to feast on insects as they come out of their nest in my garden. Mostly found in pairs. The female is a little smaller in size than the male.
Prashant, the hornbill is a reminder that birds are descendants of the great dinosaurs. What an amazing profile.
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Re: Birds in Our Backyards

Post by slingshot » Tue Apr 02, 2013 9:55 am

Mark wrote:Here are some hummingbirds:


Here are some hummingbirds:
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This one is a baby, I have only seen two of them:
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Mark, the hummingbirds are gorgeous. Some of these small birds are so difficult to photograph as they are constantly on the move.
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Post by TC » Tue Apr 02, 2013 1:09 pm

Mark,
The hummingbirds are so beautiful and so is the eagle... Thank you so much.. :D

Slingshot,
Your photos are fantastic... Love the Doel but alas we don't see them in Kolkata anymore... thanks once again for this thread :D

Prashant,
Your live in a wonderful land.... thanks for sharing :D

Brihaji,
My wife says "thank you" :D

Cheers, keep em coming

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Post by slingshot » Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:23 am

Gorgeous birds Prashant :)

TC, pity about the Doels not visible in Kolkata anymore. I am lucky that these birds live close and I can enjoy the music :)
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Post by slingshot » Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:34 am

PURPLE RUMPED SUNBIRD

These birds are really difficult to photograph. They have serious ADHD :)...impossible for them to sit still even for a second. I had such a vexing time trying to photograph them...but then I think they decided to help me out a bit. This is a gorgeous bird...though really small. Purple-rumped Sunbirds are tiny at less than 10 cm long. They have medium-length thin down-curved bills and brush-tipped tubular tongues, both adaptations to their nectar feeding.
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slingshot wrote:PURPLE RUMPED SUNBIRD

These birds are really difficult to photograph. They have serious ADHD :)...impossible for them to sit still even for a second. I had such a vexing time trying to photograph them...but then I think they decided to help me out a bit. This is a gorgeous bird...though really small. Purple-rumped Sunbirds are tiny at less than 10 cm long. They have medium-length thin down-curved bills and brush-tipped tubular tongues, both adaptations to their nectar feeding.
Hi Slingshot,
> Awesome pics :D
> You are lucky - A virtual Aviary in your backyard :lol:
> Don't be surprised if BNHS decides to use your balcony as a 'pitstop' for its members for "Bird Watching" :lol:
> Great going - Keep them coming :D
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brihacharan wrote: Hi Slingshot,
> Awesome pics :D
> You are lucky - A virtual Aviary in your backyard :lol:
> Don't be surprised if BNHS decides to use your balcony as a 'pitstop' for its members for "Bird Watching" :lol:
> Great going - Keep them coming :D
Briha
Thank you Briha Sir. Actually, I never thought that i would be able to see all these birds from my balcony. In fact for the longest time, I never really looked. It all started with the Parakeets. They present themselves and you cant ignore them. But i suddenly realised that there are a lot of other birds....all in the heart of urban, high rise infested Mumbai. And I keep a sharp look out on Sundays and early mornings for my avian friends.
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Slingshot wrote...
> Thank you Briha Sir. Actually, I never thought that i would be able to see all these birds from my balcony. In fact for the longest time, I never really looked. It all started with the Parakeets. They present themselves and you cant ignore them. But i suddenly realised that there are a lot of other birds....all in the heart of urban, high rise infested Mumbai.

And I keep a sharp look out on Sundays and early mornings for my avian friends.

> Hey how about inviting the Mumbai CMG (Churi Mochi Gang) for a Bird Watching session to your "Aviary" followed by indulging ourselves in your Culinary Skills :lol:
> Birds of a feather - Flocking together :lol:
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Re: Birds in Our Backyards

Post by prashantsingh » Wed Apr 03, 2013 9:52 pm

Nice snaps of the sunbird slingshot.
Here is an interesting bird.
Looks like the Kingfisher (Neelkanth) from a distance.
But this one is quite different.
Introducing...........
The Indian Roller
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Re: Birds in Our Backyards

Post by prashantsingh » Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:33 pm

Mark ,
The humming birds your side have straight beaks. The ones here are curved.
TC wrote: You live in a wonderful land.... :D
TC
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But every year more trees are cut in the neighbourhood giving place to concrete structures.
Last year my daughter adopted an abandoned baby squirrel and raised him till he could fend for himself.
We also had this little magpie robin for a couple of days before it learnt to fly.
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prashantsingh wrote:Mark ,
The humming birds your side have straight beaks. The ones here are curved.
TC wrote: You live in a wonderful land.... :D
TC
:agree:
But every year more trees are cut in the neighbourhood giving place to concrete structures.
Last year my daughter adopted an abandoned baby squirrel and raised him till he could fend for himself.
We also had this little magpie robin for a couple of days before it learnt to fly.[/
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Prashant,
> I am sure the Squirrel & Magpie Robin will be "Chirping" & "Singing" their thanks to your daughter out somewhere in the wilderness :D
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Re: Birds in Our Backyards

Post by brihacharan » Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:22 am

Hi Prashant,
> Just a suggestion - Since you have a lovely backyard - Why don't you put up a "Water Trough" / "Bird Bath" in it :D
> You can get one fabricated out of Plaster of Paris - You'll be amazed at this open invitation to the Avians who will flock your backyard to quench their thirst & frolic in them :D
> On the flip side you'll get the opportunity to photograph them too :D
> BTW my cousin had one put up and the variety of birds that dropped in were simply awesome.
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Re: Birds in Our Backyards

Post by prashantsingh » Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:22 pm

brihacharan wrote: > Why don't you put up a "Water Trough" / "Bird Bath" in it :D
Briha
With the summers coming in.......That's a very good suggestion Briha Sir. Thank You .

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Re: Birds in Our Backyards

Post by slingshot » Mon Apr 08, 2013 5:37 pm

The Rufous Backed Shrike

I noticed the Rufous Backed Shrike on Sunday. This chap is noisy and very inquisitive. And it has a gorgeous rust colour.
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