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Birding INDIA Trip report, January 2011 By Ole Zoltan Göller Take off! It all started in Delhi. Here we hired a car with a private driver and toured NW India in a classic tour through the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh, visiting famous sites like Rhantambore, Bharatpur and Corbett. The “we” involved my wife, two children and I, but despite the seeming perspective of bad birding it was an intense birding trip paying off generously. The round trip in short: New Delhi Jaipur Rhantambore Keoladeo Ghana (Bharatpur) Agra/Taj Mahal Keetham Jeehl New Delhi Corbett New Delhi Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) New Delhi

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Birding INDIA        

   Trip  report,  January  2011  By  Ole  Zoltan  Göller    Take  off!  It   all   started   in  Delhi.   Here  we   hired   a   car  with   a   private   driver   and   toured  NW   India   in   a  classic   tour   through   the   states  of  Haryana,  Rajasthan,  Uttar  Pradesh  and  Himachal  Pradesh,  visiting   famous   sites   like  Rhantambore,  Bharatpur  and  Corbett.  The   “we”   involved  my  wife,  two   children   and   I,   but   despite   the   seeming   perspective   of   bad   birding   it   was   an   intense  birding  trip  paying  off  generously.    The  round  trip  in  short:  New   Delhi  à   Jaipur  à   Rhantambore  à   Keoladeo   Ghana   (Bharatpur)  à   Agra/Taj  Mahal  à   Keetham   Jeehl  à   New   Delhi  à   Corbett  à   New   Delhi  à   Kullu   (Himachal  Pradesh)  à  New  Delhi  

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Delhi (Jan.  7th.  –  Jan.  8th.)        We   landed   late   in   the   evening   in   Delhi   having   just   spent   a   month   and   a   half   in   Eastern  Australia.   From   the   airport   we   grabbed   a   taxi   to   a   prebooked   hotel   in   Delhi   and   had   the  pleasure  of  freezing  in  this  dry  and  cold  evening  –  a  feeling  long  forgotten  in  the  humid  aussie  climate.  Immediately  after  arriving  we  ordered  a  heater  to  be  installed,  as  the  room  were  not  cold  but  downright  freezing.    

The   following  day  went  by   arranging   the   round   trip.  Upon   the   acquaintance  of  Bill   the  Sikh,  a   friendly  man  with  a  plan  showing  us  around,  we   let   four  different   travelling  agencies   knit   together   an   itinerary   based   on   our   whishes.   None   of   which   was   that   of   Bill,  unfortunately.  One  was  way  cheaper  than  the  rest,  and  it  checked  out  fine.  With  in  a  day  we  were  on  our  way  in  a  hired  car  with  a  skilled  driver,  Mr.  Sing,  and  the  Indian  adventure  had  been  kicked  off  I  fine  style.  Jaipur  comprised  the  first  stop  before  the  great  national  parks.          

       

  Jaipur  (9th-­‐10th)  As  expected  Jaipur  turned  out  to  be  quite  an  impressive  experience,  from  a  cultural  point  of  view,  and  especially   the  yellow   fort  above   the  city  was  awesome  to  visit,  giving  spectacular  views  of  Jaipur  and  surroundings.  Also  the  Water  Palace,  situated  in  a  lake  close  to  city  centre,  was   a   fine   experience   as   the   pulsating   local   life   thrived   on   the   promenade.   Birds   were  abundant  as  well,  namely  waders,  swifts,  martins  and  starlings  which  gathered  in  this  area  to  forage  before  night  roost.  We  drove  through  the  red  city  as  well  –  an  impressive  urban  area  with  reddish  houses  and  palaces.      

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Jaipur  towards  Rhantambore  (Jan.  11th.)  An  interesting  drive  via  smaller  roads  crossing  through  dry  and  sandy  landscapes  where  we  made  stops   for  eating  and  bird  watching.  This  day  of   travelling  gave  a   total  of  75  species  of  birds,  including  lots  of  larks,  pipits,  shrikes  and  other  dry  land  birds.    In  Rhantambore  we  were  accommodated  in  a  hotel  (Siddhi  Vinayak  Resort)  in  the  outskirts  of  Rhantambore  National  Park   -­‐   the  world   famous  Tiger-­‐reserve.  A  morning  safari  awaited  us,  but  already   in   the  afternoon  we   took  a  camel   trip   into   the  surrounding  buffer  zone  and  did  some  birding  in  the  fields  as  well.    

   Rhantambore  (Jan.  12th.)    Early  out  of  bed  for  the  first  of  many  jeep  safaris.  We  were  picked  up  by  a  Jeep  and  driven  to  the  entrance.  Here  we  were   logged  by  the  park  officers,  and  sent   to  different  corners  of   the  reserve.  Our  trip  went  to  Zone  4,  and  before  we  knew  it  we  were  faced  with  a  big  male  Tiger.  A  dream  come  true  and  what  a  luck.  Tiger  in  the  first  safari!  The  safari  ended  at  midday,  and  upon  lunch  we  boarded  yet  another  safari  into  the  reserve.  It  was  also  into  Zone  4  (the  routes  are  randomly  devided  by  the  rangers)  but  we  were  not  to  be  disappointed,  as  a  new  animal  –  also  a  big  male  Tiger  showed  itself  in  fine  style.  Photographs  prove  that  it  was  a  deferent  individual.      A   great  day  of   birding   and  mammaling!  Everybody  were   tired   and  what  better   then   than   a  dish  of  great  Indian  food.  

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 When   the   others   had   hit   the   bunks   I   did   a   night   walk   into   the   buffer   zone   armed   with   a  powerful  flashlight.  Here  the  exact  same  animals  can  be  found  as  in  the  reserve.  I  did  however  wuss  out  as  I  saw  lot  of  game,  including  a  Nilgai,  deer  and  even  a  Striped  Hyena  appeared  in  the  light  of  the  touch.  The  thought  of  a  Tiger  or  Leopard  encounter  seemed  as  an  increasingly  likely  possibility  in  the  dark  surrounded  by  game.          

  Rhantambore  (Jan.  13th.)  Another  early  morning  safari  in  Zone  1  kicked  the  day  off  and  again  the  jeep  ride  through  this  amazing   landscape   produced   great   birding   and   lots   of  mammals.  We   saw   no   tigers   though  fresh  tiger  tracks  revealed  their  presens.  As  no  alarm  calls  were  heard  things  were  impossible.      Morning  walk  alone  in  Rhantambore  Buffer  Zone  (Jan.  14th.)  This   great  walk   into   the   buffer   zone   gave   a   number   of   fine   and   new   smaller   birds   such   as  finches,  warblers  but   also  owls   and   sand  grouse.   I   had  a   close  encounter  with  a   fairly   calm  Nilgai  as  well.  The  most  upsetting  experience   this  morning  was   the   fact   that   I   found   lots  of  leopard  foot  prints  –  most  of  them  besides  og  exactly  on  top  of  my  own  tracks  from  the  night  before.  So  my  fears  from  the  night  before  were  in  fact  justified.      Rhantambore  to  Bharatpur    Later  the  same  day  we  drove  to  Bharatpur,  where  Keoladeo  N.  P.  was  awaiting  us.  It  was  a  3-­‐4  hour  drive  crowned  by  a  Skier  Malcoha  and  a  Grey  Mongoose,  which  crossed  the  road  slowly  in  front  of  the  car.      

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     Bharatpur  presented  us  with  an  average  hotel  close  to  the  park  entrance  –  not  the  one  usually  used  by  birders   –  but   it  was   to  be  one  of   the  best  hotel   experiences  on   the   trip.   It  was   the  Hotel  Pratap  Palace  which  proved  to  be  excellent  when   it  came  to   foods.   In   fact  so  amazing  that   some   of   the   best   dishes   I   have   ever   tasted   came   the   kitchen   of   this   hotel.   A   great  ambassador  for  the  delicate  and  variable  Indian  cuisine.  We  came  nowhere  near  this  standard  again.    Keoladeo N. P.  (Jan.  15th.)  We  were  at  the  Keoladeo  gates  at  sunset.  A  rickshaw  for  the  family  and  a  bike  for  me  and  the  special  bird  guide   (Prakash  Chand).  Everything   looked  perfectly  promising  and   it  proved   to  be.  101  species  of  birds  was  seen  on   this  perfect  day,   including  various  species  of  nightjars  and  owls,  14  species  of  bird  of  prey,  coursers  and  many  Siberian  winter  visiting  passerines.      

     A  wild   tiger  was   roaming  Keoladeo   at   the   time,   an   animal   from  Rhantambore,   limiting   our  movement  pattern  as  the  outer  southern  and  western  rim  very  closed  off.  The  tiger  was  later  sedated  and  released  in  the  otherwise  tiger-­‐less  tiger  reserve  of  Sariska.                    

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  Keoladeo N. P.  (Jan.  16th.)  Entire  day  spend  walking  around  Keoladeo  on  my  own,  having  seen  the  specialities  yesterday.  A   day   primarily   dedicated   to   studying   passerines.   And  what   a   day.   Besides   loads   of   pipits,  thrushes,  flycatchers,  warblers  and  more,  a  Siberian  Rubythroat  took  the  prize  together  with  a  rare  sighting  of  a  Jungle  Cat.      In  the  evening  we  toured  Bharatpur  town  on  foot.    Bharatpur  (Jan.  17th.)  Morning  birding  around  the  outside  of  the  perimeter  wall.      After   lunch  we  headed  on  for  Agra,  making  a  stop  at  yet  another  beautiful  cultural   tower   in  the  landscape  -­‐    ”the  abandoned  castle”  of  Father  Sigri.    

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     Taj Mahal  in  Agra  (Jan.  18th)  When  in  India  you  have  to  see  the  Taj  Mahal  and  the  Red  Fort,  of  cause.  The  Taj  was  a  crowdy  affair  even  though  we  arrived  early,  but  quite  a  bit  of  fine  birds  were  seen  in  the  river  behind  the  temple.  It  was  my  daughter’s  birthday,  meaning  shopping  and  McDonald’s  the  rest  of  the  day.  In  search  of  ways  to  do  workout,  I  payed  a  visit  to  the  local  boxing  club,  situated  behind  the   hotel,   and   before   I   knew   of   it   the   coach   handed   the   guys   at   the   club   over   to   me,  considering  me  a  gift  from  the  heavens  leaving  him  with  a  day  off.  I  gladly  took  the  challenge  and  within  a   short   time   I  was  giving   the  entire   team  a  physical   crossfit-­‐treat,   followed  by  a  guided   tour   into   the   mysteries   of   the   knockout   jab.   They   they   payed   their   respect   with   a  sugary  ginger-­‐tea  and  a  birthday  song  for  my  girl.  Funny  as  a  day  can  evolve.    Agra  towards  Delhi  (Jan  19th.)  Not   a   long  way   from  Delhi   the  water   bird   reserve   of  Keetham   Jeehl   appeared.     It  was   easy  accessible   and  held   lots  of   good  birds.  At   the  end  of   the  day  we  ended  back   in  Delhi   in   the  super  fine,  and  still  relatively  cheap,  Hotel  Clark  Heights.      Delhi  to  Ramnagar  (Jan.  21st.)  After   a   day   in   Delhi   we   continued   the   trip   towards   the   town   of   Ramnagar   in   Jim   Corbett  National   Park.   The   road   crosses   several   interesting   rivers,   including   the   Ganges.   It   was  however  a  river  to  the  north  og  this  epic  river  that  held  de  greatest  number  variety  of  birds,  including  cranes,  gulls  and  lots  of  shorebirds.  We  stayed  at  an  amazing  location  at  a  dubious  hotel  called  the  Rana  Hotel.  It  was  new  and  run  by  boys  who  knew  absolutely  nothing  about  running  a  hotel.  The  facilities  were  fine  though.  The  Hotel  was  situated  at  the  edge  of  a  rocky  river  bed  with  views  over  forested  hills  in  the  Corbett  National  Park  and  it  proved  amazing  for  passerines  and  raptor  watching.  

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       Corbett  (Jan.  22nd.)  First  we  did  a  safari  in  the  outskirts  of  the  park  on  elephant  back,  which  was  quite  yielding  as  we  saw  a  fine  Hog  Dear,  but  later  we  went  on  a  jeep  safari  into  the  park.  The  park  was  truly  one   of   the   most   beautiful   national   parks   I   have   ever   visited   and   one   of   the   best   ones   for  animals  and  birds.  Great  stuff!    Corbett  (Jan.  23rd)  First  an  early  morning  safari  through  the  northern  entrance.  Then  breakfast  back  at  the  hotel,  followed  by  birding  in  the  near  vicinity.  Then  an  afternoon  and  evening  safari  to  the  park  via  the  southern  entrance.  Nothing  short  of  amazing  birding  all  day  long.    Corbett  (Jan.  24th.)  Upon   a   little   birding   we   headed   back   to   Delhi   with   Sing,   our   tenacious   driver,   behind   the  wheels.  We   ended  back   at   the  Clark  Heights  Hotel.  We   spend   a   few  days   in  Delhi   and   then  headed  north.    Delhi  towards  Kullu, Himachal Pradesh  –  first  attempt  (Jan  26th.)  We   were   screwed   by   the   bus   company   charging   us   four   late   night   buss   fairs,   which   were  cancelled.  We  were  not  able  to  get  refunds.          

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 Delhi  towards  Kullu, Himachal Pradesh  –  second  attempt  (Jan  27th.)  Finally  on  the  bus  towards  the  Himalayas.  A  dreadful  bus  ride  through  the  night  leaving  many  with   transportation   sickness   and   near   death   experiences,   as   the   driver  was   one   crazy   fuck  over  taking  in  every  sharp  turn.  We  made  it  though  but  after  arrival  in  the  middle  of  the  night  the  prebooked  hotel  was  nowhere   to   be   found.  No   one   else   had   any   space,   apparently,   but  then  a  little  very  foul  hotel  opened  its  arms  for  us  and  provided  a  super-­‐mall,  unheated  room  until   the   next   morning.  We   slept   together   under   the   same   blanket,   but   still   everyone   was  freezing.    The  town  of  Kullu  was  to  be  a  positive  surprise  though,  as   it   is  cosy  and  laid  back  surrounded  by  amazing  snow  capped  mountains.    

   Kullu  (Jan.  28th)  Birding  all  day  in  the  mountains  around  Kullu  towards  Praskar  Lake.    A  change  of  scenery  to  say   the   least.   The  warm  and  dry,   scrubby   lowlands   had  now  been   swapped  with   an   alpine  environment  with  interesting  rhododendron-­‐forests.  A  great  trip  though  we  never  made  it  all  the  way  to  lake  Praskar  because  of  snow  and  lack  of  four-­‐wheel-­‐drive.              Kullu  (Jan.  29th.)  Birding  around  Kullu.    Busdrive  Kullu  to  Delhi  (Jan.  30th)  

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Birds:    Black  Francolin  7  birds  seen  on  the  road  to  Praskar  Lake  around  Kullu  on  Feb.  29th    

     Grey  Francolin  9  seen  on  camel  trip  through  buffer  zone  of  Rhantambore  N.  P.  6  seen  inside  Rhantambore  (zone  4).  8  Rhantambore  (zone  1).  6  birds  seen  in  morning  walk  outside  Keoladeo  N.  P.  boundary.    Red  Spurfowl  2  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.  2  Rhantambore  (zone  4).    Painted  Spurfowl    1  at  Kheetam  Jeehl    ★Himalayan  Monal                                          Amazingly,  a  single  shining  male  was  seen  in  the  near  of  Praskar  Lake  east  of  Kullu  as  it  crossed  the  road.    Red  Junglefowl  6+1+10  heard  in  Corbett  N.  P.  (safaris  from  southern  entrance).   3   in   Elephant   safari   in   buffer   zone   to  Corbett  N.  P.    Kalij  Pheasant  A  pair  seen  twice  at  the  roadside  in  Corbett  (safaris  from  southern  gate).    ★Cheer  Pheasant  A  male  seen  on  the  road  to  Praskar  Lake,  west  of  Kullu.    Indian  Peafowl  Very  common  in  all  national  parks  visited.  20+150  seen  on  two  safaris  in  Rhantambore  N.  P.  (zone  4).  40  Rhantambore  (zone  1).  15  birds  seen  in  morning  walk  outside  Keoladeo  N.  P.  boundary.  75+50  in  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safaris  from  southern  entrance).  10  in  Elephant  safari  in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.    Comb  Duck  150  at  Keoladeo  N.  P.  2  at  Kheetam  Jeehl    Lesser  Whistling-­‐duck  Two  birds  seen  at  Keoladeo  N.  P.  

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 Greylag  Goose  Common  in  Kheetam  Jeehl.  4  at  Keoladeo  N.  P.                    ★Lesser  White-­‐fronted  Goose  One  seen  and  photographed  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.  Apparently  this  species  is  rare  in  India.      

     Bar-­‐headed  Goose  20  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.    Keoladeo  N.  P.  125  in  Kheetam  Jeehl.        Ruddy  Shelduck  200  overflying  Rhantambore.  18  Taj  Mahal  in  river  behind  temple.  4  in  Kheetam  Jeehl  and  several  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.    Gadwall  250  birds  seen  at  Kheetam  Jeehl  and  several  at  Keoladeo  N.  P.    Eurasian  Wigeon  50  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.      Mallard  2  few  birds  seen  at  Keoladeo  and  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.    Spot-­‐billed  Duck  8  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.      Cotton  Pygmy-­‐Goose  5  birds  seen  at  Keoladeo  N.  P.    Common  Teal  Common  in  Kheetam  Jeehl  and  Keoladeo  N.  P.    Northern  Pintail  1000  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.      Northern  Shoveler  1500+  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.    Red-­‐crested  Pochard  Common  in  Kheetam  Jeehl  and  Keoladeo  N.  P.  

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 Great  Slaty  Woodpecker  1  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).    

     Brown-­‐capped  Pygmy  Woodpecker  1  at  Keoladeo  N.  P.      Lesser  Yellownape  1  bird  at  northern  part  of  Corbett.    Greater  Yellownape  7  seen  on  day  in  Corbett.    Streak-­‐throated  Woodpecker  2  Corbett  N.  P.  (from  northern  entrance).    Himalayan  Flame-­‐back  3  in  Elephant  safari  in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.    Black-­‐rumped  Flame-­‐back  2  Rhantambore  (zone  1).  5  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  1+5  at  Corbett.    Greater  Flameback  1  Corbett.    White-­‐naped  Woodpecker  One  seen  in  Rhantambore  N.  P.  at  an  evening  safari.      Wryneck  1  seen  just  outside  Corbett  close  to  northern  entrance  –  new  tick  for  the  guide.      Great  Barbet  10  birds  seen  on  the  road  to  Praskar  Lake,  west  of  Kullu.  

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 Brown-­‐headed  Barbet  1  seen  on  the  road  from  Delhi  to  Corbett.      Lineated  Barbet  4+1  birds  seen  in  Corbett  (safaris  from  southern  gate).    

     Coppersmith  Barbet  1  at  Keoladeo.      Indian  Grey  Hornbill  One  between  Rhantambore   and  Bharatpur.  One  bird   seen   in   a   garden   in   the   city   of  Bharatpur.   2   in  Keoladeo  N.  P.          Oriental  Pied  Hornbill  4+2  birds  seen  in  two  safaris  from  spouthern  gate  in  Corbett  N.P.      Great  Hornbill  2  +  0  birds  seen  at  Corbett  N.  P.  southern  part.      Hoopoe  1   seen   in   afternoon   safari,   Rhantambore.   1   from   Rhantambore   to   Bharatpur.   9+4   birds   seen   in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  2+6  Corbett  N.  P.    –  both  safaris  from  southern  entrance.    European  Roller  C.  10  birds  seen  from  Delhi  to  Jaipur.  One  bird  seen  outside  Corbett.    Indian  Roller  6  birds  seen  from  Delhi  to  Jaipur.  2  birds  from  Jaipur  to  Rhantambore.  1  on  camel  trip  at  Rhantambore.  2  birds  from  Rhantambore  to  Bharatpur.  25  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.    

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 Dollarbird  5  Delhi  to  Jaipur.  1  bird  seen  from  Rhantambore  to  Bharatpur.      Common  Kingfisher  One  bird  at  Keoladeo.  Two  birds  at  Corbett.    White-­‐throated  Kingfisher  ssp.  fusca  Frequently  seen  in  lowlands  and  even  in  Kullu    –  often,  but  not  always,  near  water.      Crested  Kingfisher  Two  birds  seen  at  rocky  riverbed  in  Corbett  N.  P.  (safari  from  northern  entrance).    Blue-­‐bearded  Bee-­‐eater  1  at  Corbett.    Green  Bee-­‐eater  2  on  the  road  from  Jaipur  to  Rhantambore.  2  birds  in  Rhantambore  close  to  hotel.    Sirkeer  Malkoha  One  seen  at  stop  between  Rhantambore  and  Bharatpur.    Greater  Coucal  One  between  Delhi  and  Jaipur.  Two  at  Rhantambore.  6  in  Rhantambore.  2  Kheetam  Jeehl.    

     Lesser  Coucal  One  in  scrub  behind  hotel  outside  Corbett        

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   Alexandrine  Parakeet  1+4  bird  seen  in  Rhantambore  N.  P.  1  bird  at  Corbett  and  6  birds  seen  on  the  road  to  Praskar  lake  in  mountains  SW  of  Kullu.  1  Corbett  N.  P.  (safari  from  northern  entrance).    Rose-­‐ringed  Parakeet  Very   common   everywhere   –   also   in   cities.   2   Delhi.   6   from   Delhi   to   Jaipur.   30   Jaipur.   30   Jaipur   to  Rhantambore.  2  seen  on  camel  trip  near  Rhantambore.  25  seen  on  early  sunrise  walking  trip  through  buffer  zone  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.  30  birds  on  first  Tiger  safari  in  Rhantambore.  40  +  50  birds  seen  in  two   trips   to   Keoladeo   N.   P.   200   birds   seen   in   morning   walk   outside   Keoladeo   N.   P.   boundary.   15  around   Taj   Mahal.   30   Corbett   N.   P.   (Safari   from   southern   entrance).   10   Corbett   N.   P.   (safari   from  northern  entrance).  1  in  area  of  shrubbery  and  rocky  river  bed  close  to  hotel.    Slaty-­‐headed  (or  Himalayan)  Parakeet  4  birds  seen  around  Lake  Praskar  west  of  Kullu.    Plum-­‐headed  Parakeet  1  from  Delhi  to  Jaipur.  2  seen  on  camel  trip  near  Rhantambore.  11  +  1  seen  on  early  sunrise  walking  trip  through  buffer  zone  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.  20  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari   from  southern  entrance).  2+5  Corbett  N.  P.  (safaris  from  northern  entrance).    Himalayan  Swiftlet  4  birds  in  the  mountains  on  the  way  to  lake  Praskar,  Kullu.    White-­‐rumped  Needletail  (The  Himalayan  non-­‐migrational  type,  with  dark  forehead).    Probably   this   species/subspecies.   Two   birds   seen   very   distant   in  mountains   above   Kullu   in   cloudy  weather.      Fork-­‐tailed  Swift  10  around  Water  Palace  in  Jaipur    

     House  Swift  200  around  Water  Palace  in  Jaipur.  App.  250  at  Keoladeo.      Crested  Treeswift  1+2  birds  outside  Corbett  N.  P.      Asian  Palm  Swift  2  seen  around  Water  Palace  in  Jaipur  

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   Collared  (or  Indian)  Scops-­‐Owl  2  nesting  at  Keoladeo.    Oriental  Scops-­‐Owl  1  seen  on  early  sunrise  walking  trip  through  buffer  zone  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.      ★Dusky  Eagle-­‐Owl  One  in  nest  at  NE  Keoladeo  N.  P.      ★Brown  Fish-­‐Owl  One  on  afternoon  walk  outside  Rhantambore  N.  P.-­‐boundary.  One  seen  in  Kheetam  Jeehl.      Jungle  Owlet  1  at  Rhantambore  (zone  4)  in  garden  of  restaurant,  where  it  was  perched  on  a  wall.  1  at  S.  Corbett  og  1  in  elephant  safari  in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.      Spotted  Owlet    2  Rhantambore  (zone  1).  2  Keoladeo.  1  Corbett  N.  P.  1  at  hotel  outside  Corbett  N.  P.      Large-­‐Tailed  Nightjar  1  in  daylight  at  Keoladeo  N.  P.      Grey  Nightjar  1  in  daylight  at  Keoladeo  N.  P.      Savannah  Nightjar  1  heard  in  Corbett.  N.  P.      

 

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 Rock  Pigeon  Very  common  in  big  cities.      Oriental  Turtle  Dove  1  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  5  seen  at  Corbett    Laughing  Dove  Very  common  in  lowlands,  not  counted.    Spotted  Dove  Very  common  in  lowlands,  not  counted.    Red  Collared  Dove    4  from  Rhantambore  to  Bharatpur.  1+2  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.      

     Eurasian  Collared  Dove  Very  common  in  lowlands    Emerald  Dove  2  seen  in  Corbett  (safari  from  northern  gate).  1  seen  Corbett  (safari  from  southern  gate).    Yellow-­‐footed  Green  Pigeon  4+5   Rhantambore,   8   from   Rhantambore   to   Bharatpur.   8   seen   on   the   road   from   Rhantambore   to  Bharatpur.  2  +  16  birds  seen  in  two  trips  to  Keoladeo  N.  P.      Sarus  Crane  2   birds   at   Keoladeo,   2   birds   between  Agra   and  Delhi,   2   birds   a  mile   from  Ganges   crossing   towards  Corbett  from  Delhi.  2+1  birds  just  south  of  Corbett.      White-­‐breasted  Waterhen  10  in  Keoladeo,  7+2  at  Rhantambore,  single  birds  seen  here  and  there  in  wet  areas.    Watercock  1  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.        

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Purple  Swamphen  3  in  Keoladeo.  3  in  marshy  area  from  Agra  to  Delhi.        Common  Moorhen  Seen  commonly  in  semi-­‐urban  wet  areas.  Also  50  in  Rhantambore  (zone  4)  etc.    Common  Coot  2000  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.      Painted  Sandgrouse  2  at  Rhantambore  on  morning  walk  in  buffer  zone.  1  seen  in  Rhantambore  N.  P.  (zone  4).    Eurasian  Woodcock  1  seen  in  Corbett.    Common  Snipe  Keoladeo  1.      Greater  Painted-­‐snipe  1  Seen  in  sewage  canal  in  the  city  of  Bharatpur.  1  in  Keoladeo.  1  in  Corbett  N.  P.        Spotted  Redshank  App.   700   birds   at   a   river   with   surrounding   mudflats   and   lagoons   north   from   The   Ganges   towards  Corbett.        Common  Redshank  1  bird  at  Keoladeo    Marsh  Sandpiper  App.   300   birds   rested   at   a   river   with   surrounding   mudflats   and   lagoons   north   from   The   Ganges  towards  Corbett.        Common  Greenshank  5  +  15  at  Keoladeo.  1  at  hotel  in  Corbett.    Green  Sandpiper  2  Corbett  N.  P.  from  southern  gate.  1  at  hotel  in  Corbett    Wood  Sandpiper  1  at  Bharatpur  city.    Common  Sandpiper  1  bird  by  the  river  in  Kullu.    Ibisbill  None  seen  despite  long  search  in  apparently  perfect  habitat  –  the  shingle  streams  near  Kullu.      Bronze-­‐winged  Jacana  1  at  Keoladeo.      Black-­‐winged  Stilt  250   Jaipur   close   to  Water   Temple.   800   from   Jaupur   to   Rhantambore.   8   Rhantambore   (zone   4).   15  Rhantambore  to  Bharatpur.  300  Bharatpur.  80  seen  along  river  behind  the  Taj  Mahal.  275  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.   2-­‐300   birds   rested   at   a   river  with   surrounding  mudflats   and   lagoons   north   from  The   Ganges  towards  Corbett.    Common  along  rivers,  in  marshes  and  lagoons.  

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Little  Ringed  Plover  1  at  Keoladeo.    Pacific  Golden  Plover  35  riverbed  close  to  Ramnagar.    Great  Thick-­‐knee  1  seen  between  Delhi  and  Jaipur.  1  during  an  evening  walk  along  the  promenade  in  Jaipur.    Ruff  App.   1000   birds   a   river   with   surrounding   mudflats   and   lagoons   north   from   The   Ganges   towards  Corbett.        River  Lapwing  1  seen  between  Delhi  and  Jaipur.  1  at  Rhantambore  (zone  1).    Yellow-­‐wattled  Lapwing  2  along  river  behind  Taj  Mahal,  Agra.      Grey-­‐headed  Lapwing  1  seen  between  Delhi  and  Jaipur.    Red-­‐wattled  Lapwing  3  seen  from  Delhi  to  Jaipur.  60  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.  4  Rhantambore,  30  Rhantambore  to  Bharatpur.  4  Corbett.  4  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).    ★Indian  Courser  2  birds  in  a  field  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.  5  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.      

     

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Small  Pratincole  c.  25  at  river  north  from  The  Ganges  towards  Corbett.    Indian  Skimmer  2  at  river  behind  Taj  Mahal    Pallas’s  Gull  One   bird   seen   in   the   river   behind   Taj   Mahal,   Agra.   6   birds   at   River   north   of   The   Ganges   towards  Corbett.    

   River  Tern  1  at  Rhantambore  (zone  4)    Black-­‐bellied  Tern  2  at  Rhantambore  (zone  4)    Osprey  One  seen  at  Rhantambore.    Black-­‐shouldered  Kite  Relatively  common  throughout  lowlands.  3  seen  on  camel  trip  through  buffer  zone  of  Rhantambore  N.  P.     1   Rhantambore   (zone   1).   9   seen   on   the   road   from   Rhantambore   to   Bharatpur.   1   from   Delhi   to  Corbett.    Black  Kite  By  far  the  most  abundant  bird  of  prey  and  present  everywhere  alongside  people.  An  impressive    flock  of  5000  birds  were  seen  above  one  of  Delhi´s  largest  rubbish  dumps.  100  town  of  Kullu.  30  seen  on  the  road  to  Praskar  Lake  in  mountains  SW  of  Kullu.    

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Pallas’s  Fish  Eagle  One  in  a  tree  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.  One  just  south  of  Corbett  N.  P.        Egyptian  Vulture  6   seen   at   Fatehpur   Sigri   (The  Abandoned   Fort).   1   Keoladeo.   4   Kheetam   Jeehl.   3   between  Delhi   and  Corbett.  3+2  at  Corbett.  4  birds  from  hotel  outside  Corbett.    ★Indian  Vulture  (Long-­‐billed  Vulture)  1+1  (same  bird  two  days?)  at  Keoladeo.  1  birds  seen  in  morning  walk  outside  Keoladeo  N.  P.  boundary  (same  bird  again?).    ★Slender-­‐billed  Vulture  2  seen  from  hotel  outside  Corbett.    Himalayan  Griffon  Vulture  12  seen  from  Kullu  in  the  mountains  above  the  city.      Eurasian  Griffon  Vulture  5  seen  from  hotel  outside  Corbett.    Cinereous  Vulture  2  seen  from  hotel  outside  Corbett.    ★Red-­‐headed  Vulture  One  seen  and  photographed  in  Keoladeo  overflying  the  southern  part.      Crested  Serpent-­‐Eagle  Seen  on  three  occasions  in  Courbet  N.  P.  and  once  in  Keoladeo  N.P.    Eurasian  Marsh  Harrier  1  at  Keoladeo.    Pied  Harrier  1  male  seen  at  Keoladeo.      Shikra  1  at  Rhantambore.  1  on  the  road  from  Rhantambore  to  Bharatpur.  2  at  Keoladeo.    Besra  1  on  the  road  from  Rhantambore  to  Bharatpur.    Eurasian  Sparrowhawk  2  seen  between  Delhi  and  Corbett.  1  Corbett  (safari  from  southern  gate).    Oriental  Honey-­‐buzzard  1  at  Rhantambore  (zone  4).  1  seen  at  Keoladeo.    Long-­‐legged  Buzzard  1  seen  between  Delhi  and  Jaipur    White-­‐eyed  Buzzard  3  seen  NV  of  Agra.        

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Indian  Spotted  Eagle  2   birds   seen   in   Keoladeo   N.   P.   3   from   hotel   outside   Corbett.   1   in   elephant   safari   in   buffer   zone   to  Corbett  N.  P.    Greater  Spotted  Eagle  Two  at  Keoladeo    Tawny  Eagle  1  seen  between  Delhi  and  Corbett.    Steppe  Eagle  1  seen  from  hotel  outside  Corbett.    Booted  Eagle  3  at  Keoladeo.    Bonelli´s  Eagle  1  at  Rhantambore    Short-­‐toed  Snake-­‐eagle  1  on  the  way  to  Jaipur  from  Delhi.    Changeable  Hawk  Eagle  One  bird  seen  in  Jaipur.  One  at  Rhantambore.  One  heard  calling  at  Corbett.    

                               Common  Kestrel  2  seen  on  camel  trip  through  buffer  zone  of  Rhantambore  N.  P.  1  Corbett  (safari  from  southern  gate).      

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Red-­‐necked  Falcon  1  Between  Delhi  and  Jaipur.    Little  Grebe  50  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.  15  at  Kheetam  Jeehl    Great  Crested  Grebe  1  at  Kheetam  Jeehl    Darter  1  seen  in  Rhantambore  N.  P.  (zone  4).  10  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  12  at  Kheetam  Jeehl    Little  Cormorant  1  Rhantambore.  60  at  Keoladeo.  150  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.    Indian  Cormorant  3  seen  in  Rhantambore  N.  P.  (zone  4).  Keoladeo  1  and  5  birds  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.      Great  Cormorant  500+  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.  20  at  Keoladeo.      Little  Egret  Common  near  most  kinds  of  water.      Grey  Heron  20  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  1  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.    Purple  Heron  1  in  Corbett.    Great  Egret  18  at  Keoladeo.    Intermediate  Egret  1  seen  in  Rhantambore  N.  P.  (zone  4).  1  Jaipur.  10  Keoladeo.    Cattle  Egret  Common  near  in  most  landscapes  –  especially  around  livestock.        Indian  Pond  Heron  2  in  Jaipur  at  promenade  along  Water  Palace.  2  in  Bharatpur  city.  3  from  Jaipur  to  Rhantambore.  1  at  Rhantambore  (zone  1).  8  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.  1  on  the  way  to  Corbett.    Little  Heron  1  at  Kheetam  Jeehl    Black-­‐crowned  Night  Heron  3  at  Keoladeo.    Glossy  Ibis  9  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.      Black-­‐headed  Ibis  100  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.      

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Black  Ibis  35  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.    Eurasian  Spoonbill  40  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  12  birds  seen  in  morning  walk  outside  Keoladeo  N.  P.  boundary.    Great  White  Pelican  25  at  Kheetam  Jeehl    Dalmatian  Pelican  12  seen  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.      ★Spot-­‐billed  Pelican  2  at  river  NE  of  The  Ganges.      Painted  Stork  200  +  12  birds  seen  in  two  trips  to  Keoladeo  N.  P.  18  at  Kheetam  Jeehl    Asian  Openbill  2  birds  at  Keoladeo.  2  seen  at  Kheetam  Jeehl    

   Wolly-­‐necked  Stork  1  +  2  seen  in  two  safaris  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.  (zone  4).  3  at  Kheetam  Jeehl    Lesser  Adjutant  1  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.  

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   Golden-­‐fronted  Leafbird  2  at  Corbett  (northern  entrance).    Brown  Shrike  1  seen  from  Delhi  to  Jaipur.  1  Corbett  N.  P.  (from  northern  entrance).    Bay-­‐backed  Shrike  3  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.  1  seen  on  camel  trip  through  buffer  zone  of  Rhantambore  N.  P.      Long-­‐tailed  Shrike  9  seen  from  Delhi  to  Jaipur.  8  from  Jaipur  to  Rhantambore.  1  Rhantambore  N.  P.  2  Rhantambore  (zone  1).  12  seen  on  the  road  from  Rhantambore  to  Bharatpur.  5  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  2  birds  seen  in  morning  walk  outside  Keoladeo  N.  P.  boundary.  1   in  area  of   shrubbery  and  rocky   river  bed  close   to  hotel.  3  Corbett  N.  P.  (from  northern  entrance).  1  Corbett  (safari  from  southern  gate).    Turkestan  Shrike  4  birds  in  open  scrubby  land  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.    Grey-­‐backed  Shrike  1  Between  Jaipur  and  Delhi.    Southern  Great  Grey  Shrike  5  seen  from  Delhi  to  Jaipur.  1  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.    Yellow-­‐billed  Blue  Magpie  2  seen  on  the  road  to  Praskar  lake  in  mountains  SW  of  Kullu.    Rufous  Treepie  30  +  50  birds  seen  in  to  safaris  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.  (zone  4).  20  Rhantambore  (zone  1).  18  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  10  in  elephant  safari  in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.  1  in  scrub  behind  hotel  outside  Corbett.    Carrion  Crow    100   seen   between   Delhi   and   Jaipur.   30   Between   Jaipur   and   Rhantambore.   100   +   10   birds   seen   in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  4  birds  seen  in  morning  walk  outside  Keoladeo  N.  P.  boundary.    House  Crow  Very  common  in  lowlands  and  in  big  cities.    Large-­‐billed  Crow  2  seen  between  Delhi  and  Jaipur.  2  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).  2  Corbett  N.  P.  (safari  from  northern  entrance).  50  seen  on  the  road  to  Praskar  Lake  in  mountains  SW  of  Kullu.    Common  Raven  1  bird  seen  at  Keoladeo.  2  seen  on  the  road  to  Praskar  Lake  in  mountains  SW  of  Kullu.    Black-­‐hooded  Oriole  1  Corbett  N.  P.  (safari  from  northern  entrance).    Small  Minivet  1  seen  on  camel  trip  through  buffer  zone  of  Rhantambore  N.  P.        

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White-­‐bellied  Minivet  One  seen  in  scrub  at  stop  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.    Long-­‐tailed  Minuet  4  in  elephant  safari  in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.  1  Corbett  N.  P.  (safari  from  northern  entrance).    Scarlet  Minivet  6  Corbett  N.  P.  (safari  from  northern  entrance).    White-­‐throated  Fantail  1  in  elephant  safari  in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.    White-­‐browed  Fantail  1  +  2  seen  in  Rhantambore  N.  P.  (zone  4).  1  Rhantambore  (zone  1).    Black  Drongo  Common  in  lowlands.  62  birds  seen  from  Delhi  to  Jaipur.  50  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.  3  +  3  birds   seen   in  Rhantambore  N.  P.   (zone  4).  27   seen  on   the   road   from  Rhantambore   to  Bharatpur.  20  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  11  Corbett  (safari  from  southern  gate).    Ashy  Drongo  1  seen  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.  1  between  Delhi  and  Corbett.    White-­‐bellied  Drongo  1  seen  in  garden  close  to  hotel.  1  in  elephant  safari  in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.    Spangled  Drongo  1  NE  of  Jaipur.  4  Corbett  N.  P.  (from  northern  entrance).    Greater  Racket-­‐tailed  Drongo  1  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).    

 

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 Common  Iora  2  Jaipur  to  Rhantambore.    Common  Woodshrike  1  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  5  in  elephant  safari  in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.    Large  Woodshrike    1  forested  land  NE  of  Jaipur.  1  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.    Brown  Dipper  4-­‐6  birds  were  seen  along  the  river  in  Kullu.  2  seen  on  the  road  to  Praskar  Lake  in  mountains  SW  of  Kullu.    Wallcreeper  1  at  river  in  Kullu  mid  town.  1  bird  seen  on  the  mountain  drive  towards  Lake  Praskar,  SW  of  Kullu.    

   Blue  Whistling  Thrush  2   in   rocky   beds   at   river   in   Kullu.   4   birds   seen   on   the  mountain   drive   towards   Lake   Praskar,   SW  of  Kullu.    Orange-­‐headed  Thrush  One  bird  seen  in  NE  Keoladeo.      Tickell’s  Thrush  One  bird  seen  at  Keoladeo  in  NE  part.  One  at  forest  in  mountains  NE  of  Kullu.    

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Grey-­‐winged  Blackbird  2  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).  3  Corbett  N.  P.  (safari  from  northern  entrance).    Eurasian  Blackbird  2+1  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).    Naumann’s  Thrush  One  bird  near  Lake  Praskar,  Kullu    

   Black-­‐throated  Thrush    2  seen  outside  Hotel,  Corbett.  1  Rhantambore  (zone  1).  3  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).  2  in  forest  above  Kullu.    Red-­‐breasted  Flycatcher  4  seen  on  early  sunrise  walking  trip  through  buffer  zone  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.    11  +  18  birds  in  two  trips  to  Keoladeo  N.  P.  2  in  elephant  safari   in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.  1  in  area  of  shrubbery  and  rocky  river  bed  close  to  hotel  in  Corbett.    Taiga  Flycatcher  5-­‐6  birds  studied  in  Keoladeo.  Like  Red-­‐throated  it  was  heard  quite  often  from  thickets,  though  a  little  less  common.  1+1  at  Keetham  Jeehl.  1  in  area  of  shrubbery  and  rocky  river  bed  close  to  hotel.    Verditer  Flycatcher  One  bird  seen  in  a  thicket  midway  between  entrance  and  temple  in  Keoladeo.    Pale-­‐chinned  Flycatcher  1  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).    

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Little  Pied  Flycatcher  1  Corbett  N.  P.  (from  northern  entrance).    Grey-­‐headed  Canary  Flycatcher  4  birds  seen  on  the  mountain  drive  towards  Lake  Praskar,  SW  of  Kullu.    ★Siberian  Rubythroat  One  at  the  temple  in  Keoladeo.  1  at  Corbett.  3  outside  Corbett  by  the  hotel.      Bluethroat  10  birds  registered  in  Keoladeo.  Not  seen  anywhere  else.      Orange-­‐flanked  Bluetail  4  birds  seen  in  the  mountains  SE  of  Kullu  and  one  bird  in  Corbett.    Oriental  Magpie  Robin  1  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.  2  Kheetam  Jeehl.  14  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  2  Corbett  (safari  from  southern  gate).    Indian  Robin  1   at   Jaipur.   1   between   Jaipur   and   Rhantambore.   1+1   at   Rhantambore   (zone   1).   2   Rhantambore   to  Bharatpur.  2+2  Corbett.  2  seen  on  early  sunrise  walking  trip  through  buffer  zone  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.  11  birds  seen   in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  1  birds  seen   in  morning  walk  outside  Keoladeo  N.  P.  boundary.  2+2  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).    Blue-­‐capped  Redstart  5  birds  seen  on  the  mountain  drive  towards  Lake  Praskar,  SW  of  Kullu.    

   Black  Redstart    10+4  birds  seen  in  two  trips  to  Keoladeo  –  both  ssp.  phoenicuroides    ssp.  Rufiventris  seen  and  photographed.    1  between  Delhi  and  Jaipur  at  restaurant.      

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White-­‐capped  Water  Redstart  Common  along  the  stream  in  Kullu  –  10  birds  seen  here.  2  birds  seen  on  the  road  to  Praskar  Lake  in  mountains  SW  of  Kullu.    Plumbeous  Water  Redstart  Common  along  the  river  in  Kullu.  App.  20  birds  seen  here.    Little  Forktail  One  seen  at  river  in  Kullu.    

   

     Spotted  Fork  tail  One  seen  at  river  in  Kullu.    Pied  Bushchat  2  seen  at  Keoladeo.    Grey  Bushchat  2  seen  at  Corbett  (northern  entrance).    Variable  Wheatear  1  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.    Brown  Rock-­‐chat  Two  seen   close   to  hotel   just  outside  Rhantambore  buffer   zone.  2   seen  on  early   sunrise  walking   trip  through  buffer  zone  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.      

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Stonechat  ssp.  maurus/stejnegeri  1   Keoladeo   outside   walls.   1   in   Keoladeo.     1   birds   seen   in   morning   walk   outside   Keoladeo   N.   P.  boundary.  4  Corbett  N.  P.  (from  northern  entrance).  3  Corbett  (safari  from  southern  gate).    

   Brahminy  Starling  7  afternoon  walk  in  Rhantambore  buffer  zone.  42+40  in  Keoladeo.    Rosy  Starling  1500   in   a   flock   resting  on   electricity   cables  between  Delhi   and   Jaipur   in  drier   areas.  A   flock  of   app.  2000   rested   on   cables   between   Jaipur   and   Rhantambore.   Small   flocks   seen   around   Keoladeo   and  Rhantambore  as  well.  20  seen  on  the  road  from  Rhantambore  to  Bharatpur.      Common  Starling  5  birds  seen  close  to  Rhantambore.    Asian  Pied  Starling  200  birds  between  Delhi  and  Jaipur.  20  Jaipur  to  Rhantambore.  50  Keoladeo.  20  on  the  road  to  Corbett.    Common  Mynah  Seen  commonly  everywhere  close  to  people.  Also  common  in  N.P´s    Bank  Mynah  App.  2000  seen  from  Delhi  to  Jaipur,  etc.  Very  common  along  roads.  Also  common  in  N.P´s.  850  seen  on  the  road  from  Rhantambore  to  Bharatpur.      Jungle  Mynah  Quite  numerous  around  Corbett.  4  seen  in  Corbett  N.  P.        

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Bar-­‐tailed  Treecreeper  2  birds  seen  on  the  mountain  drive  towards  Lake  Praskar,  SW  of  Kullu.    Grey-­‐crested  Tit  One  in  forest  in  the  mountains  above  Kullu.      

     Cinereus  Tit    1  bird  seen  in  buffer  zone  to  Rhantambore.  1  bird  at  Keoladeo.  20  in  elephant  safari  in  bufferzone  to  Corbett  N.  P.  11  along  rocky  river  in  Kullu.    Green-­‐backed  Tit  2  birds  seen  on  the  mountain  drive  towards  Lake  Praskar,  SW  of  Kullu.  1  in  Kullu.    White-­‐throated  Tit  2  birds  seen  on  the  mountain  drive  towards  Lake  Praskar,  SW  of  Kullu.    Black-­‐throated  Tit  10  birds  seen  on  the  mountain  drive  towards  Lake  Praskar,  SW  of  Kullu.    Spot-­‐winged  Tit  2  birds  seen  on  the  mountain  drive  towards  Lake  Praskar,  SW  of  Kullu.    Plain  Martin  5  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  15  in  area  of  shrubbery  and  rocky  river  bed  close  to  hotel.    Eurasian  Crag  Martin  2  seen  on  the  road  to  Praskar  Lake  in  mountains  SW  of  Kullu.    Dusky  Crag  Martin  2  seen  from  Delhi  to  Jaipur.  30  seen  in  Jaipur  near  castle  and  200  foraging  near  The  Water  Temple  in  the  evening.    Barn  Swallow  30  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.    300  at  river  crossing  north  of  The  Ganges.  20  rocky  river  around  Kullu.  2  seen  on  the  road  to  Praskar  lake  in  mountains  SW  of  Kullu.        

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Streak-­‐throated  Swallow  1  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.  100  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  100+  at  river  crossing  north  of  The  Ganges.      Black-­‐crested  Bulbul  3  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).    White-­‐eared  Bulbul  10  seen  from  Delhi  to  Jaipur.  50  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).  10  in  elephant  safari  in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.  30  Corbett  N.  P.  (safari  from  northern  entrance).    Himalayan  Bulbul  30  seen  on  the  road  to  Praskar  Lake  in  mountains  SW  of  Kullu.    

     Red-­‐vented  Bulbul  5  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.  35  Rhantambore  (zone  4).  4  Rhantambore  (zone  1).  50  seen  on  the   road   from  Rhantambore   to  Bharatpur.   25  birds   seen   in  Keoladeo  N.   P.   150  Corbett  N.   P.   (Safari  from  southern  entrance).  10  in  elephant  safari   in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.  30  Corbett  N.  P.  (safari  from  northern  entrance).  10  Corbett  (safari  from  southern  gate).    Black  Bulbul  75  seen  on  the  road  to  Praskar  Lake  in  mountains  SW  of  Kullu.    Rufous-­‐vented  Prinia  1  Kheetam  Jeehl    Jungle  Prinia    1  seen  on  camel  trip  through  buffer  zone  of  Rhantambore  N.  P.      Rufous-­‐fronted  Prinia  1  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).      

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Grey-­‐breasted  Prinia    8  in  elephant  safari  in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.    Ashy  Prinia  1  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.  15  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).  Plain  Prinia  2+6  birds   seen   in   two   trips   to  Keoladeo  N.  P.  10  birds   seen   in  morning  walk  outside  Keoladeo  N.  P.  boundary.    Graceful  Prinia  Hotel  along  river  in  Corbett.      Oriental  White-­‐eye  6  birds   in  Keoladeo.   2   in   elephant   safari   in   buffer   zone   to  Corbett  N.   P.   2   Corbett  N.   P.   (safari   from  northern  entrance).    Common  Tailorbird  1  bird  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  1  in  elephant  safari  in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.    1   Corbett   N.  P.  (safari  from  northern  entrance).    Greater  Whitethroat  1  seen  on  camel  trip  through  buffer  zone  of  Rhantambore  N.  P.  1  in  Rhantambore  (zone  1)    Lesser  Whitethroat  2  seen  on  camel  trip  through  buffer  zone  of  Rhantambore  N.  P.  1  Rhantambore  (zone  1).  1  seen  and  herd   on   early   sunrise   walking   trip   through   buffer   zone   to   Rhantambore   N.   P.   Probably  halimodendri/minula  based  on  sandy  colours,  almost  lack  of  dark  ear  coverts,  brown  back  of  neck,  and  rattling   call   blended   with   very   sharp   tik´s.   12   birds   seen   in   morning   walk   outside   Keoladeo   N.   P.  boundary.  1  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.    Clamorous  Reed  Warbler  1+3  birds  seen  in  two  trips  to  Keoladeo  N.  P.      Blyth’s  Reed  Warbler    4-­‐2  Keoladeo.    Lanceolated  Warbler    1  marsh  and  scrub  outside  Hotel  near  Corbett.    Siberian  Chiff-­‐chaff    1  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  4  birds  seen  in  morning  walk  outside  Keoladeo  N.  P.  boundary.  6  along  rocky  river  in  Kullu.    Brook’s  Leaf  Warbler  1  seen  at  Keoladeo.  1  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.  2  birds  seen  on  the  mountain  drive  towards  Lake  Praskar,  SW  of  Kullu.    Hume’s  Warbler  1  seen  on  camel  trip  through  buffer  zone  of  Rhantambore  N.  P.    4  +  8  seen  in  two  trips  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.  (zone  4).  4  Rhantambore  (zone  1).  2  seen  on  early  sunrise  walking  trip  through  buffer  zone  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.  21  +  18  birds  seen  in  two  trips  to  Keoladeo  N.  P.   1   Taj  Mahal.   1   at   Keetham   Jeehl.   5   Corbett   N.   P.   (Safari   from   southern   entrance).   1+1   in   area   of  shrubbery   and   rocky   river   bed   close   to   hotel.   3   Corbett   N.   P.   (safari   from   northern   entrance).   10  Corbett  (safari  from  southern  gate).  

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   Grey-­‐cheeked  Warbler  2  seen  in  Rhantambore  N.  P.  (zone  4).    Greenish  Warbler  2  Corbett.    Grey-­‐hooded  Warbler  3  along  rocky  river  in  Kullu,  1  in  the  mountains  towards  Praskar.    White-­‐crested  Laughingthrush  2  at  Corbett.    Streaked  Laughingthrush  4  birds  seen  on  the  mountain  drive  towards  Lake  Praskar,  SW  of  Kullu.    Variegated  Laughingthrush  ssp.  variegatus  6  birds  seen  on  the  mountain  drive  towards  Lake  Praskar,  SW  of  Kullu.    Yellow-­‐eyed  Babbler  2  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo.    Large  Grey  Babbler  12  from  Delhi  to  Jaipur.  5  seen  on  camel  trip  through  buffer  zone  of  Rhantambore  N.  P.  1  seen  on  early  sunrise  walking  trip  through  buffer  zone  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.  10  seen  on  the  road  from  Rhantambore  to  Bharatpur.  1  at  Taj  Mahal.    Jungle  Babbler  15  seen  between  Delhi   and   Jaipur.  50   seen  on   camel   trip   through  buffer   zone  of  Rhantambore  N.  P.  30+25  seen  in  to  safaris  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.  (zone  4).  50  Rhantambore  (zone  1).  30  birds  Keoladeo.  

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50  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).  10  in  elephant  safari  in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.  50  Corbett  N.  P.  (safari  from  northern  entrance).    

         Indian  Bush-­‐lark  Bushy  dry  area  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.      Black-­‐crowned  Sparrow  Lark  3  in  fields  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.    Short-­‐toed  Lark  50  fields  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.    Hume’s  Short-­‐toed  Lark  2  fields  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.    Sand  Lark  1  field  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.    Crested  Lark  1  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.    Purple  Sunbird  2  in  Delhi,  1  bird  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.      Crimson  Sunbird  2  seen  in  Corbett  N.  P.  (safari  from  northern  entrance).    House  Sparrow  40  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).  30  seen  on  the  road  to  Praskar  Lake  in  mountains  SW  of  Kullu.    Spanish  Sparrow  2  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.    Chestnut-­‐shouldered  Petronia  2  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.      

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   White  Wagtail  Ssp.  personata:  Quite  commonly  seen  from  lowlands  around  water  to  streams  on  mountains.  4  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  1  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).  3  outside  gate  Corbett  (southern  gate).  4  rocky  river  around  Kullu.  Ssp.  leucopsis:  1  at  Ramnagar.    White-­‐browed  Wagtail  1  from  Delhi  to  Jaipur.  2  between  Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.    Citrine  Wagtail  14  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  1  in  Bharatpur  city.  1  birds  seen  in  morning  walk  outside  Keoladeo  N.  P.  boundary.    Yellow  Wagtail  ssp.  ?  2  seen  on  early  sunrise  walking  trip  through  buffer  zone  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.      Grey  Wagtail    1  Rhantambore  (zone  4).  1  Rhantambore  (zone  1).  2  seen  on  the  road  to  Praskar  Lake  in  mountains  SW  of  Kullu.  4  along  Rocky  River  in  Kullu.    Richard’s  Pipit  Around  10  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N  P.  15  birds  seen  in  morning  walk  outside  Keoladeo  N.  P.  boundary.    Paddyfield  Pipit  2  birds  Keoladeo.    

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     Tawny  Pipit  8  seen  in  a  field  around  Hotel  in  Rhantambore.  1+15  birds  seen  in  two  trips  to  Keoladeo  N.  P.  40  birds  seen  in  morning  walk  outside  Keoladeo  N.  P.  boundary.    Blyth’s  Pipit  2  birds  at  a  road  stop  between  Jaipur  and  Bharatpur.  1  +  3  birds  seen  in  two  trips  to  Keoladeo  N.  P.      Tree  Pipit  2  From  Delhi  to  Jaipur.  1  Rhantambore  (zone  4).  15  Rhantambore  (zone  1).  4  at  Keoladeo.      Olive-­‐backed  Pipit  3  birds  at  Rhantambore  near  hotel.  3   in  Rhantambore   (zone  1).  4-­‐5  birds  seen   foraging   in   the  same  area  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  1  at  Corbett.    Finn’s  Weaver  1  seen  Corbett  (safari  from  southern  entrance).    Red  Avadat  1  seen  at  Keoladeo.    Indian  Silverbill  8  Rhantambore.   15+8   seen  on   early   sunrise  walking   trip   through  buffer   zone   to  Rhantambore  N.   P.  2+10  seen  at  Keoladeo.      Scaly-­‐breasted  Munia  3  seen  on  early  sunrise  walking  trip  through  buffer  zone  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.      Black-­‐headed  Munia  1  seen  on  early  sunrise  walking  trip  through  buffer  zone  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.      Pink-­‐browed  Rosefinch  1  male  seen  on  the  mountain  drive  towards  Lake  Praskar,  SW  of  Kullu.    Black-­‐and-­‐yellow  Grosbeak  1  female  seen  on  the  mountain  drive  towards  Lake  Praskar,  SW  of  Kullu.    Rock  Bunting    7  birds  seen  on  the  mountain  drive  towards  Lake  Praskar,  SW  of  Kullu.    

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MAMMALS    Rhesus  Macaque  Most  common  monkey  seen  commonly  on  buildings,  trees  and  in  roadside  around  cities  and  national  Parks.  300  between  Delhi  and   Jaipur.  10   Jaipur  city.  10  Between   Jaipur  and  Rhantambore.  4   seen   in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  3  at  Kheetam  Jeehl.  16  between  Delhi  and  Corbett.  15  in  elephant  safari  in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.  20  Corbett  N.  P.   (safari   from  northern  entrance).  100  Corbett   (safari   from  southern  gate).    

   Hanuman  Langur  Seen  in  every  national  park,  and  surroundings  and  here   and   there   near   people.   A   little   less   common  than   the   latter,  but   still   common   in  more   forested  areas  throughout  lowlands.    2  Between  Delhi  and  Jaipur.  4  during  evening  walk  in   Jaipur.   14   +   50   seen   on   two   safaris   in  Rhantambore  N.   P.   (zone  4).   30   in   elephant   safari  in   buffer   zone   to   Corbett   N.   P.   15   Corbett   N.   P.  (safari  from  northern  entrance).  15  Corbett  (safari  from  southern  gate).    Sambar  Deer  17  +  60  seen  in  Rhantambore  N.  P.  (zone  4)  on  two  consecutive   safaris.   50   Rhantambore   (Zone   1).   2+2   seen   Corbett   N.   P.   (Safaris   from   southern  entrance).  1   in  elephant   safari   in  buffer   zone   to  Corbett  N.  P.  10  Corbett  N.  P.   (safari   from  northern  entrance).      

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Indian  Muntjac  (Barking  Deer)  1   seen  Corbett  N.  P.   (Safari   from  southern  entrance).   3   in  elephant  safari   in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.  3  Corbett  N.  P.  (safari  from  northern  entrance).    Hog  Deer  1  in  elephant  safari  in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett  N.  P.      Spotted  Deer  43   +   200   seen   in   Rhantambore   N.   P.   (zone   4)   on   two  consecutive   safaris.   50   Rhantambore   (zone   1).   32+1  individual  seen   in  two  trips  to  Keoladeo  N.  P.  2  road  from  Delhi   close   to   Corbett.   40   Corbett   N.   P.   (Safari   from  southern  entrance).  50  in  elephant  safari  in  buffer  zone  to  Corbett   N.   P.   40   Corbett   N.   P.   (safari   from   northern  entrance).    Nilgai  (Blue  Bull)    1  male   +   1   female  with   2   juveniles   seen   in   Rhantambore  (zone   4).   1   male   Rhantambore   (zone   1).   1   seen   on   early  sunrise  walking   trip   through  buffer   zone   to  Rhantambore  N.  P.  13  animals  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.      Mainland  Serow    3  in  mountains  above  Kullu  –  very  pleased  to  se  this  goat!    Wild  Boar  (Wild  Pig)  20   Rhantambore   (zone   4).   3+   5   individuals   seen   in  Keoladeo  N.  P.      Cape  Hare  1  seen  on  early  sunrise  walking  trip  through  buffer  zone  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.  1  birds  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.      Three-­‐striped  Squirrel    Very  common  in  most  habitats  -­‐  even  among  habitation  -­‐  in  lowlands.    8  Between  Delhi   and   Jaipur   at   to   stops.   15   seen  on   camel  trip   through   buffer   zone   of   Rhantambore   N.   P.     2  Rhantambore  N.  P  on  evening  safari.  20  seen  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  8  at  the  Taj  Mahal.      Five-­‐striped  Squirrel  Replaced   the   latter   in   northern   mountainous   parts.   1  Corbett  N.  P.  (Safari  from  southern  entrance).    Golden  Jackal  8  +  5   (incl.  2  heard)   in   two   trips   to  Keoladeo  N.  P.  1   road  from   Delhi   close   to   Corbett.   1   Corbett   N.   P.   (Safari   from  southern  entrance).    Brown  Rat  2  seen  Jaipur  city.      

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Grey  Mongoose  1  between  Rhantambore  and  Bharatpur.  Crossed   the  road  just  in  front  of  the  car.      Asian  Elephant  A   female  with   a   calf   of  wild   animals   seen   in   Corbett  N.   P.  (safari  from  northern  entrance).  4  and  one  heard  in  Corbett  N.   P.   (evening   safari   from   southern   gate).   There   are   app.  640  animals  in  the  Corbett  N.  P.  -­‐area.    Striped  Hyena  1   animal   seen   on   a   night   walk   in   the   buffer   zone   to  Rhantambore  N.  P.      ★Tiger  A  big  male  seen  at  very  close  range   in  Rhantambore  N.  P.   (Zone  4).  Another  monster  male  was  seen  later   the   same  day.   It  was   close   to   the   entrance,   far   from   the   first   sighting,   and   a   it  was   a   different  individual  based  on  stripe  patern.  Fresh  tiger  tracks  were  seen  in  Rhantambore  (zone  1).  1  was  heard  very   close   by   in   Corbett  N.   P.   (safari   from  northern   entrance).     2   animals   copulating   and   two  more  heard  in  the  vicinity  judging  from  deer  and  peacock  alarm  calls.  This  was  5-­‐6  km  outside  the  gates,  but  still  in  a  well  forested  area.  There  are  app.  164  Tigers  in  the  Corbett.  Area.    

 

             

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Leopard  Very  fresh  tracks  seen  on  early  sunrise  walking  trip  through  buffer  zone  to  Rhantambore  N.  P.    Racks.  Actually  tracks  on  top  of  my  own!      Jungle  Cat  1  fine  individual  seen  and  photographed  in  Keoladeo  N.  P.  western  part.      REPTILES    Monitor  Lizard  1  monster   animal   seen   in   Rhantambore   (zone   4),   climbing   a   rock  wall   in   7-­‐8  meters   height.   I   was  clearly  aiming  its  hunger  at  bird  nests.  One  seen  sleeping  in  cave  in  Corbett  N.  P.        Indian  Crocodile  (Mugger  Crocodile)  3-­‐4  seen  in  Rhantambore  N.  P.  (Zone  4).  1  3-­‐4  m  individual  also  Rhantambore  N.  P.  (Zone  4)  later  the  same  day  but  different  location.