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pappus peregrine: May 2007
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This is the birding blog of r.padmanabhan. Sunday, May 20, 2007. Flamingos in flight.while returning to Madras. Date: 20 May 2007. Location: Kudri tank, SHAR road, near Sriharikota. Comments: Good birding activity. Falmingos, pelicans, spoonbills, waders, some ducks. HIGH DRAMA IN THE WATER: The flock of flamingos suddenly rose into th air. A jackal rushed into the water and chased a purple swamphen and finally caught it (see pics.). Greater, lesser flamingos (about 500 together). Spot billed duck (few).
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pappus peregrine: December 2006
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This is the birding blog of r.padmanabhan. Friday, December 01, 2006. On Dec 1 2006, Sujith and I went to Vedanthangal, a well known bird-sanctuary about 100 km from Chennai. We didnt have a vehicle, so we went by bus: first to Chengalpet, then from there to Vedanthangal. Going by bus is ok, but not comfortable, as connecting buses from Chengalpet are few and in between. Best is to go by own vehicle. Posted by pappu at 11:58 PM. Look at my webpage for more details. I am rpappu2 in orkut.
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pappus peregrine: December 2007
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This is the birding blog of r.padmanabhan. Friday, December 07, 2007. 1 to 3 Dec 2007. The trip to Satyamangalam was being planned while we were at Penchalakona. I was sure that I would'nt go. But then I had to cancel a trip home (for Vavs engagement) and so I decided I should go to Saty. And the prospect of seeing sholas was too rewarding to resist. So even though it was a weekend 1 day trip, I found myself booking tickets to Erode. After some hot tea, we were soon on our way. Dawn was just breaking...
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pappus peregrine: January 2007
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This is the birding blog of r.padmanabhan. Wednesday, January 03, 2007. Even Salim Ali's book mentions it is difficult to distinguish between the sparrowhawk or shikra. Posted by pappu at 4:48 AM. Look at my webpage for more details. I am rpappu2 in orkut. View my complete profile. Chennai Birdrace on 3rd Feb 2008.
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pappus peregrine: March 2007
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This is the birding blog of r.padmanabhan. Thursday, March 29, 2007. With a few members of MNS we set out to Nanmangalam reserve forest a few kilometers from Madras. The place was the site of several abandoned quarries, and is now supposedly an Army commando camp. We didnt see any signs of military life, just some local kids playing. It was an unforgettable experience. Posted by pappu at 7:40 AM. Friday, March 02, 2007. Black winged stilts (lots). Little ringed plover (lots). Rosy pastors (lots).kind...
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pappus peregrine: October 2006
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This is the birding blog of r.padmanabhan. Sunday, October 22, 2006. Birding requires some investment for equipment. The major cost is for a good pair of binoculars. Binos come from around Rs.3000 to over a lakh or more. Reasonable binos can be bought by amateur birders for about Rs.3500 to Rs.5000. This is the most expensive item in a birders kit. A field guide is a must, for quick reference in the field. A good guide can be bought in most major bookshops, for about Rs.500 or less. A disadvantage in buy...
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pappus peregrine: February 2007
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This is the birding blog of r.padmanabhan. Monday, February 05, 2007. Some members from the Tamilbirds egroup had reported good waterbird spotting at the Pallikarnai marsh in Madras. So, with the weight of my comprehensive exam over at last, I set off to Pallikarnai from IIT today afternoon (Feb 4 2007). I think pelicans have a mejastic flight.almost as graceful as the raptors. It was a sad thing to see these magnificent birds flying around garbage and dirty waters. I also saw something which i think was...
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pappus peregrine: November 2006
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This is the birding blog of r.padmanabhan. Tuesday, November 28, 2006. Bird survey at Pulicat lake. It is surprising how the avian life changes when you just step out of Chennai city. We were on our way to Pulicat lake, about 100 kms away from Chennai. I was travelling with the Madras Naturalists Society, which I had joined recently. Right from outside our car window, we saw so many birds! Members from MNS go every month during the migratory season. Posted by pappu at 9:05 AM. Tuesday, November 14, 2006.
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pappus peregrine: August 2007
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This is the birding blog of r.padmanabhan. Friday, August 31, 2007. Between 24th and 26th August 2007, seven members from MNS visited the Yelagiri hills, near Jolarpet, about 4 hours from Madras. It is a small hill station, consisting of a few villages, at an altitude of about 3000 feet. The area is serene and has rich birdlife. After lunch, we climbed the hill behind the YMCA compound. There is a trail, and the scenery was good, but the rocks were steep in some places. Good shoes are essential! This was...
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pappus peregrine: November 2007
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This is the birding blog of r.padmanabhan. Friday, November 02, 2007. Penchalakona trip report by Ambika Chandrasekhar. Sixteen members of the MNS went on a weekend trip to visit Kandaleru dam, Penchalakona falls and Somasila dam, in the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh. All these fall within the Penusila Narasimha Swamy Sanctuary. Cloudy skies, and light drizzle as well as the occasional heavy downpour accompanied us throughout our trip. There was good birding in the flat, scrub around the reservoir.
