Wednesday 24th and Monday 29th October 2012
I visited Okhla Bird Sanctuary on two dates in October 2012 based around the Formula 1 Indian Grand Prix. The reserve was easy to reach and provides excellent birding for both novice and serious birders alike. From my hotel in the city, I reached the site in just over an hour by making use of the very efficient Metro system. I have written a full report, with maps and a systematic list that is hosted on both
Surfbirds and
Birdforum. In the meantime, you can read the same report on a separate page on my blog -
Bird Report for Okhla Bird Sanctuary
The purpose of this particular blog is to supplement the report with the photos that would have made the file size too large. Of course, it's also about sharing the birds.
This is Part 1. Part 2 can be seen
here.
Till next time...
Mark.
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| Sign at the Southern Checkpoint |
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| Watch Tower, Okhla Bird Sanctuary |
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| An industrial back-drop to the west of main lake, Okhla Bird Sanctuary |
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| Black-headed Ibis, Okhla Bird Sanctuary |
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| Indian Peafowl, Okhla Bird Sanctuary |
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| Common Kingfisher, Okhla Bird Sanctuary |
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| White-throated Kingfisher, Okhla Bird Sanctuary |
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| Purple Heron, Okhla Bird Sanctuary |
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| Red Avadavat, Okhla Bird Sanctuary |
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| Pied Bush Chat, Okhla Bird Sanctuary |
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| Oriental Darter, Okhla Bird Sanctuary |
