Prashant, the hornbill is a reminder that birds are descendants of the great dinosaurs. What an amazing profile.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.
Birds in Our Backyards
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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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Mark,
The hummingbirds are so beautiful and so is the eagle... Thank you so much..
Slingshot,
Your photos are fantastic... Love the Doel but alas we don't see them in Kolkata anymore... thanks once again for this thread
Prashant,
Your live in a wonderful land.... thanks for sharing
Brihaji,
My wife says "thank you"![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Cheers, keep em coming
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The hummingbirds are so beautiful and so is the eagle... Thank you so much..
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Slingshot,
Your photos are fantastic... Love the Doel but alas we don't see them in Kolkata anymore... thanks once again for this thread
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Prashant,
Your live in a wonderful land.... thanks for sharing
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Brihaji,
My wife says "thank you"
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Cheers, keep em coming
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Gorgeous birds Prashant ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
TC, pity about the Doels not visible in Kolkata anymore. I am lucky that these birds live close and I can enjoy the music![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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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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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.
These birds are really difficult to photograph. They have serious ADHD
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Hi Slingshot,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.
> Awesome pics
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
> You are lucky - A virtual Aviary in your backyard
![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
> Don't be surprised if BNHS decides to use your balcony as a 'pitstop' for its members for "Bird Watching"
![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
> Great going - Keep them coming
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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.brihacharan wrote: Hi Slingshot,
> Awesome pics![]()
> You are lucky - A virtual Aviary in your backyard![]()
> Don't be surprised if BNHS decides to use your balcony as a 'pitstop' for its members for "Bird Watching"![]()
> Great going - Keep them coming![]()
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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
> Birds of a feather - Flocking together
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.
> 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
![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
> Birds of a feather - Flocking together
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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
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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Mark ,
The humming birds your side have straight beaks. The ones here are curved.
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.
The humming birds your side have straight beaks. The ones here are curved.
TC wrote: You live in a wonderful land....![]()
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....![]()
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.[/quote]
Prashant,
> I am sure the Squirrel & Magpie Robin will be "Chirping" & "Singing" their thanks to your daughter out somewhere in the wilderness
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Hi Prashant,
> Just a suggestion - Since you have a lovely backyard - Why don't you put up a "Water Trough" / "Bird Bath" in it
> 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
> On the flip side you'll get the opportunity to photograph them too
> BTW my cousin had one put up and the variety of birds that dropped in were simply awesome.
Briha
> Just a suggestion - Since you have a lovely backyard - Why don't you put up a "Water Trough" / "Bird Bath" in it
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
> 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
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
> On the flip side you'll get the opportunity to photograph them too
![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
> BTW my cousin had one put up and the variety of birds that dropped in were simply awesome.
Briha
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With the summers coming in.......That's a very good suggestion Briha Sir. Thank You .brihacharan wrote: > Why don't you put up a "Water Trough" / "Bird Bath" in it![]()
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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.
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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