Comments on: Yamuna Bio-diversity Park

By: SUBHASH SINGH

SUBHASH SINGH — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:45:44 +0000

ITS GOOD EFFORT OF DDA AND DELHI GOVERMENT BY THIS EFFORT WAZIRABAD VILLAGE STAND IN GOOD AREA LIST AND ITS HONOUR AWARD GOES TO DELHI GOVERMENT AND DDA.

THANKS
CITIZEN OF WAZIRABAD VILLAGE

By: Thejesh GN

Thejesh GN — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:35:06 +0000

Beautiful pics.

By: jyoti

jyoti — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:27:40 +0000

Recognition would come when you start making mental/written notes of the physical characteristics (size of beak, colour of head, wings, size of bird) of birds you see and check them against a field guide. Even for checking with birders, you must describe a bird to get a helpful response.

My husband, Kishore puts up some of his bird photos he takes on this link: the folder on Greenwood city would familiarise you with all the common birds of Gurgaon and speed up your identification skills.
http://kishorebhargava.com/v/nature/Birds

I noted your introductory message at the delhibird list and am sure the Sunday trip to YBP would show you several lifers (birds seen for the first time).

By: sri

sri — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:37:34 +0000

last 2 days during my morning walk in ardee city, i watched 7 varities of birds with my nacked eye. But i dont recognize none of them. any tips how to start to recognize? thanks

By: jyoti

jyoti — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:44:47 +0000

Salim Ali’s book provides some valuable details on nesting and other behaviour of birds but many species names have changed since the last print was released. Also, its illustrations aren’t as clear as Kazmierczak’s. Some birders are devoted to the Grimmet guide so you can further check with birders when you meet them. In any case, the Ali book is essential on any birder’s bookshelf.

By: sri

sri — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:16:47 +0000

Thanks your valuable advice. I ordered the Salim ali book through flipkart site. Looking forward my first visit to Yamuna park this sunday.

By: jyoti

jyoti — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:49:14 +0000

Bookshops:

Midland in a complex called Shopping Mall on Arjun Marg, DLF-I phone:4380599
Landmark in Grand Mall
Om books in Metropolitan mall
And, a very workable http://www.flipkart.com/ for home delivery!

I use Krys Kazmierczak’s field guide to the birds of India.

By: jyoti

jyoti — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:42:58 +0000

Sri, you’d get most of your initial questions answered in this guide at http://www.kolkatabirds.com/beginners.htm. Without a pair of binocs though, you’d achieve little from your scanning of any area. So pick up a pair very quickly. I find my Nikon Monarch 10×42 quite comfortable but could still do with more reach. A seasoned birder had suggested 12×50 as the optimal size on the mailing list but that idea had few takers as it’d keep one’s hands unsteady. I’ve used Bushnell’s 10×42 and found them close enough to Monarch in quality and less in price. Palika shops will offer you a wide choice. Closer home is Nikon’s showroom in sector 32 (+91 124 4688500) that I’m still to visit.
regards

By: Sri

Sri — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:20:30 +0000

Hi Jyoti
Thanks. I am living in Ardee City, sector-52. I will try this weekend.
Also i will join walk on 21st.
Currently I don’t have binoculars. I am looking forward to buy one. Do you have any suggestion/model, and where i can buy. Also i am looking for some books to read. Do you know any book store in gurgaon?. Thanks again

By: jyoti

jyoti — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:32:37 +0000

Hello Sri, Will let you know when we’re headed to Sultanpur next. Meanwhile, you may want to read through my note on the next walk by Delhibird in Events. Subscribing to the delhibird mailing list will also keep you informed of their walks and sighting reports. You could also grab a pair of binocs and go over to Tau Devilal Biodiversity park ahead of Gold Souk and Sector 56 to try some unaided birding. Let me know what you see and want help identifying.

regards,

Jyoti