Just About Everything

Pink-browed Rosefinch My lock-down diary continues with these delightful birds found in and around  Makkumath . These birds were seen at an altitude of 5000-7000 ft. The pictures are all courtesy Soma who was so very lucky to have seen so many birds during her travel earlier this year. Black Francolin In Makkumath, one can see a host of birds from Mr. Negi's home stay.  You don't have to step out to see birds such as   Black Francolin,  Russet Sparrow,  Great Barbet, Himalayan Bulbul,  Grey Treepie, Barred Owlet,  and many more. Russet Sparrow Great B arbet Himalayan Bulbul Grey Treepie Spotted Forktail White-throated Laughingthrush Black-faced Warbler Grey headed Woodpecker-female Blue-whistling Thrush Collared Owlet Large-billed Crow Long-billed Thrush Grey-winged Blackbir...

Eurasian Tree Sparrow On the occasion of World Sparrow day, here are the five types of Sparrows found in India. The Eurasian and Russet Sparrows are from the hilly areas; The Sind sparrow and Spanish sparrow are from the semi desert areas of India; And the House sparrows...  which were once seen  so often, are rarely seen these days:( Alarming! Pictures are courtesy Soma Jha. House Sparrow Russet Sparrow Sind Sparrow Spanish Sparrow