Did You Know? Birds Have Best Buds in the Animal Kingdom!
This week on Jungle Gyaan, we explore the fascinating world of symbiotic relationships between birds and other animals. Today's spotlight shines on the unlikely friendship between the Rufous Woodpecker and the Crematogaster Ant, found right here in India!
Watch this video to learn more about this complex partnership.
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Back to Basics - Doves
Feeling confused by these common backyard birds? Don't worry, Jungle Buddies Tours is here to help! Both Spotted Doves and Laughing Doves are beautiful additions to our backyards, but they have some key differences.
Watch this video to learn some easy tips to identify these lookalike doves!
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Did You Know? Woodpeckers Have Super Tongues!
Woodpeckers are famous for their persistent drumming on trees, but did you know their tongues are just as amazing? Go through the video to learn some incredible facts about these specialized tools!
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Back to Birding Basics: Brush Up & ID That Bird!
How often do we come across birds but struggle to identify them? Don't worry, Jungle Buddies Tours is here to help!
We're excited to announce our new series: Back to Birding Basics! This series will revisit the fundamentals of bird identification, making birdwatching more accessible and fun for everyone.
Join us on this journey to rediscover the world of birds! Every Sunday we'll share a new "Back to Birding Basics" post to help you level up your birding game.
We start our series with the most commonly seen backyard bird the House Sparrow and Yellow-throated Sparrow.
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Have you ever wondered where your favourite summer visitor Indian Pitta goes during the winter months?
Check out this post from BirdCount India which sheds light on the migration patterns of the Indian Pitta.
https://birdcount.in/migration-map/indpit1/
Unveiling the Birding World: Did You Know? Series Launch!
Get ready to unlock fascinating facts about your feathered friends! Jungle Buddies Tours is thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new series: Did You Know? an initiative under Jungle Gyaan by Jungle Buddies.
Every Wednesday, we'll dive deep into a captivating bird-related fact, leaving you amazed by the wonders of the avian world.
First up: Birdie's Built-in Thermostat! ❄️
Have you ever wondered how birds stay comfortable in scorching summers and chilly winters? Unlike us, they don't need to rely on external sources!
Watch the video to learn all about homeothermy and how birds regulate their body temperature.
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Beat the Heat for Our Feathered Friends!
Summer's here, and our resident birds need a helping wing!
Simply place a shallow bowl of clean water outside your house, balcony, terrace, or garden. It can be a lifesaver for thirsty birds battling the heat. ☀️
Every drop counts! Let's spread the word and create a network of hydration stations for our feathered neighbors.
Share this post and encourage others to join the cause!
A special thanks to Rohit Jain for allowing us to use the video.
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𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐰𝐚𝐧
Our guests from the US embarked on an exhilarating birding adventure with Jungle Buddies at Bhigwan. The journey kicked off with a dawn grassland safari on Day 1, the primary objective being a search for wolves. While the elusive wolves remained hidden, the overcast weather didn't deter the group from enjoying spectacular bird sightings. Notable species spotted included Chestnut Bellied Sandgrouse, Rock Bush Quails, Rain Quails, Painted and Grey Francolins, Indian Bush Larks, Rufous Fronted Prinias, and a myriad of other avian delights.
Following a quick breakfast pitstop, the quest continued in pursuit of the Indian Eagle Owl. The group then returned to the homestay, where a delightful lunch awaited. After a brief one-hour rest, the evening grassland safari unfolded, guiding the team to an open rocky habitat. Here, they were treated to close encounters with raptors such as Montagu Harrier, Pallid Harrier, Eurasian Sparrowhawk, Short-Toed Snake Eagle, and the thrilling sight of an Indian Fox. This safari provided ample opportunities for close-quarter photography.
Back at the homestay, a comforting tea preceded a satisfying dinner, wrapping up a day filled with diverse birding experiences.
Next morning, we began with a short excursion before the anticipated boat safari. The team spotted Painted Sandgrouse, Yellow Wattled Lapwings, Brown Crake, and Indian Thicknee in this prelude to the boat safari. Boarding the boat on the backwaters of the Ujjani dam, the guests found themselves surrounded by thousands of migratory ducks and shorebirds. Highlights included Northern Shovelers, Common Pochard, Eurasian Coots, Garganeys, Eurasian Spoonbills, and the majestic Greater Flamingos.
The return journey to Mumbai was punctuated
*Saswad: A Grassland Birding Expedition with Jungle Buddies*
Trip Report
Jungle Buddies organized a special grassland birding tour to Saswad on September 2-3, 2023. Our group of ten intrepid bird enthusiasts set out from Mumbai, unknowingly stepping into a world of surprises.
The journey itself was an unexpected adventure. After weeks of rainless skies, the day of our departure was greeted by thunderstorms, a dramatic shift in weather that hinted at exciting discoveries to come. Saswad, nestled in a rain shadow region, typically sees minimal rainfall. Yet, to our amazement, the day unveiled itself with cloud-covered skies and sporadic bursts of sunlight.
As we approached our destination, the harmonious calls of Rain Quails welcomed us, an auspicious start to our birding escapade. These elusive birds showcased their affectionate courtship rituals, a heartwarming sight to behold. The sounds of Painted Francolins echoed through the landscape, accompanied by the vibrant appearance of a male Crested Bunting.
Our first official birding stop was the renowned Waghapur shrublands, an area famed for its wolf, hyena, and fox populations. It's also a hotspot for avian enthusiasts eager to spot Rain Quails, various larks, White-bellied Minivets, and more. Our keen eyes and patient observation paid off as we checked off all four famous larks: Saswad, Rufous-tailed, Ashy-crowned, and Tawny, along with an exciting sighting of a Yellow-crowned Woodpecker. Rain Quails serenaded us with their calls throughout our visit.
The adventure continued as we explored the sacred Tukaai temple and the mighty Dhawalgad fort, offering opportunities to observe raptors and the elusive Striolated Bunting, a rarity in the Indian Subcontinent. Our perseverance was rewarded with glimpses of two Striolated Buntings and an Indian Fox.
On the second day, we ventured into the shrublands near Jejuri, where our cameras captured striking images of Indian Coursers, Greater Grey Shrikes, Rock Bush Quails,
Just like last year, this year as well we are proud to announce Exploring Saswad Grasslands with Jungle Buddies Tours.
Stay tuned for more details.
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Tansa Bird Photography Tour
Coming Soon this Christmas 🎄
Stay tuned on Jungle Buddies for more details.
Thanks to Dr Rajaneesh Ghadi sir for sharing this video.
Friday facts
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Onomatopoeic naming of Birds
How do birds get their names? Many of them are named based on the color of their body feathers, shape and size of their body parts and food habits (eg. Black-winged stilt, Small green bee-eater). Interestingly, some of them get their names from the way they call or sing.
Such names are often called onomatopoeic because they imitate, if only vaguely, the sound that the bird makes.
An example being the name 'Cuckoo' which was derived from the call of Eurasian Cuckoo that literally sounds like 'cuk-koo'.
In Hindi, crows are called Kauwa, resembling their call Kaww…kaww…kaww and Grey Francolin is Teetar since they give out a loud and repetitive call Ka-tee-tar….tee-tar…
In this video Wildlife expert and Mentor Adesh Shivkar explains why the Common Hawk Cuckoo a common resident bird in India found around farmlands and woodlands was often referred to as the Brain Fever Bird by Britishers. The call of this bird has been popularly transcribed as brain-fever in English. The local name also seemed to have been derived in a similar manner, for example Pavshya in Marathi.
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Convergent evolution
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What is convergent evolution?
In this video, Wildlife expert and Mentor Adesh Shivkar sir is sharing information on how the environment and habitats of two different regions (the old world and new world) led to evolution of species that look very similar and also share lot of common traits and functions.
Summary: Convergent evolution is the independent evolution of similar features in species of different periods or regions.
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Feedback from Jungle Buddy
Feedback from Jungle Buddy
Jungle Buddies is happy to share a feedback from our young #junglebuddy Neil Labde who joined us for our recent Matheran Herpetofauna Tour.
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Feedback from Jungle Buddy
Feedback from Jungle Buddy
Jungle Buddies is happy to share a feedback from our youngest #junglebuddy Vardan Agrawal who joined us for our recent Matheran Herpetofauna Tour.
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What are Ephemeral plants ?
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What are Ephemerals?
In the video, Wildlife Expert and Mentor Adesh Shivkar sir is sharing information on Ephemeral plant species during our recent Tungareshwar visit.
Summary - Ephemeral plants germinate, grow, flowers, set seed and die many times within one growing season or year.
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Monsoon Transformation trail @ Tungareshwar Forest, Vasai
19 June 2022
With the pre-monsoon showers, myriad changes occur in a forest. To appreciate this transformation that a forest undergoes, Birds Of Thane & Raigad District and Jungle Buddies hosted a monsoon magic transformation trail at Tungareshwar wildlife sanctuary.
This trail was led by our mentor and wildlife expert Adesh Shivkar sir. The trail began with sighting Vigors sunbird, next up were a few plants like Spiral Ginger, and Black and White Musli. The flowering, fruiting and uses of these plants were elaborately explained by Adesh sir. The sun was shining bright and the bird activity was at its peak, we came across Black Naped Monarch, Common Ioras, Racket Tailed Drongo, Golden Fronted Leafbirds and also a few Vigors sunbird. We came across a small nullah where while waiting for the ODK, we were able to observe a pair of Puff Throated Babblers and soon an ODK flew over our heads.
Next on the list were a female Land crab carrying her babies in the pouch, Spot Swordtail and common emigrant butterflies and another Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher flies past us.
Different varieties of trees and their uses especially in medicine and food were also discussed by Adesh sir. A lot of plants that flower only during the first few showers, pollinate and wither away were given special attention by our leader.
The trail concluded with a small discussion about things that were observed during the trail.
We want to this opportunity to thank Adesh Shivkar sir for his guidance and knowledge sharing on trail and thanks to our #junglebuddies participants for making the trail a memorable one.
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Breakfast with birds
Experience a wonderful birdwatching session with our Expert naturalist Amey Ketkar on 21 November at karnala bird sanctuary only for 700/person.
For more details or to book a tour contact us
+91 90047 04229 or write us at [email protected]
https://contactjunglebuddi.wixsite.com/junglebuddies/contact-1
The batch is with limited seats kindly apply in advance.
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Celebrating #wildlifeweek 2021
Celebrating #wildlifeweek 2021 with simple thoughts. Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and Planet.
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Celebrating #wildlifeweek 2021
