Lesser Whitethroat

Lesser Whitethroat by Neeraj Vegad

Great Shot!
A winter migrant this bird can be seen hidden in the bushes. A shy bird and the photographs are rare get.

Lesser Known Birding Destination MP

Birding in India is popular among inbound tourists to popular birding spots. There is a goldmine of birding destinations in India yet to be explored. Very little work has been done in these destinations that promise exciting discoveries or better understanding of avian distribution in India. 

Birding in India is a commercial venture organized by many tour companies. Birding as hobby has yet to increase to a higher level of involvement. The reasons could be popularity of wildlife and bird photography, cost of optics and perhaps lack of encouragement etc.

Nevertheless people are becoming aware of the avian friends in the neighborhood all over the country.

I have visited many places in Central India that offer good birding potential but have yet to be explored.   

Pachmarhi  = High altitude variation, diverse flora, cold climate.
Satpura Tiger Reserve = Large Reservoir, Dense Forest Canopy Altitude Variation.
Amarkantak =   High altitude variation, diverse flora, cold climate.

Nauradehi WLS =  Dry Deciduous Forest, Grasslands, Scrub and  Fields.
Kanha National Park - Tiger Reserve
Bandhavgarh National Park - Tiger Reserve
Pench National Park - Tiger Reserve

Geographical position of Central India makes in ideal to score for taxa from different regions of India and migrants. Organized and guided bird watching in Madhya Pradesh is the best option. Though not in regular birding path the expedition would be rewarding.

Bird Photos By Neeraj Vegad Jabalpur

Verditor Flycatcher

Little Green Bee Eater

Golden Oriole

Bee Eater

Indian Roller

White Throated Kingfisher

Long Billed Vulture Photo

Photo: Neeraj Vegad Jabalpur

A critically endangered bird this vulture now inhabits few ecosystems that support its breeding biology. The bird makes nest on steep cliff out of the reach of humans. 

Magpie Robin

Magpie Robin by Neeraj Vegad

Common in most part of India this bird is an amazing songster. It is heard throughout the day during the breeding season in summers.  

Long Billed Pipit Photos

The photos have been taken by Jagat Flora based in Jabalpur, MP, India

Birding on Narmada Banks

We visited the Gaur River Railway Bridge on Sunday 25/12/2011 in search of Green Munia. I had seen the species about few years back and wanted a cap on its status in Jabalpur. We were not fortunate enough to see the Green Avadavat but could come across some interesting avian. The banks once dense forest now comprise of srubs, grass and few bushes with lot of scrub and deserted fields. 

Long Billed Pipit (Anthus similis decaptus). We had earlier seen Anthus similis jerdoni   in Jabalpur

Paddyfield pipit
Rufous Tailed Lark
Singing Bush Lark
Ashy Crowned Sparrow Lark
Common Rosefinch
Jungle Bush Quail
Common Iora
Plain Prinia
Ashy Primia
Common Tailorbird
Black Redstart
Tickell's Leaf Warbler
Hume's Warbler
Greenish Wabler
Indian Robin
Magpie Robin
Lesser Whitethroat
Red Rumped Swallow
Streak Throated Swallow


I wish to share information on Green Munia which is said to be loosing ground in India very fast.