The monsoon clouds surging all over India is not only a
blessing in disguise for the farmers but also a window of opportunity for those
who want to tap into the cryptic world of winged species. Across the globe,
India is identified as the largest democratic country associated with the
oldest civilization, youngest population, vibrant culture and delectable
cuisine. With so much going on in the peripheral of the country only a few
intrigued eyes could witness the beauty of fluttering wings in the virgin
forests and untamed terrains of the country.
Forty kilometers away from the spiritual city of Ajmer lies
the huge grasslands of Sonkhaliya. For a layman, the place is yet another local
village which specializes in producing Moong Daal (a kind of lentil) however
for a birdwatcher, the region is a holy grail to sight the critically
endangered Lesser Florican. Once upon a time, the population of these bustards
swelled across Asian but today they are confined in the scattered pockets of
Western and Central India and Sonkhaliya is one such space. Being extremely
shy, these birds shield themselves in the tall blades of grass to remain hidden
from the people's attention except in the monsoon when these birds jump from
the grassland with a unique call and flapping wings to attract their better
halves.
Birdwatchers and photographers come all the way to India
just to marvel at the captivating spectacles like these. Besides carrying the population
of Lesser Florican the patches of dense clumps have also become a humble abode
for the quail family including Rain Quail, and Rock Bush Quail.
Mounting up in the hills of Himalayas will unlock the
gateway to the glorious kingdom of Kashmir and Ladakh. If one is an embodiment
of tranquility and serenity the other is a passage to the land of high passes,
rugged terrains, and pristine rivers. As you start exploring the unsullied
landscape and virgin forest you might end up witnessing the mystical lives of
Himalayan birds untouched till date.
Being part of the finch family Orange Bullfinch can be
frequently sighted soaring high in the coniferous forests of Kashmir. The bird
has ended up getting in the lifer's list of many birdwatchers due to its
striking features and rarity to find them in other parts of the world. Birding
in Kashmir will be an incomplete venture if one's eyes don't lay upon Kashmir
Nuthatch and Kashmir Nutcracker. Generally coming out in the season of monsoon,
these endemic species have managed to permeate parts of the valley with their
uncommon beauty and unique call. The rugged terrain and lofty mountains of
Ladakh have gained worldwide popularity for preserving the ancient and mystical
monasteries reverberating with the Buddhist Hymes.
Covered with deep blue sky and unsullied landscape, the land
of high passes has always cast a magical spell on travelers through its
magnificent beauty, humble people and tranquil surroundings. But in the eyes of
birdwatchers and wildlife photographers, the place has been a holy grail to
view the beautiful birding colonies.
Leh and Tso Kar are the two important regions where one can
get prolific sights of Lammergeier, Golden Eagle, Chukar Partridge, Himalayan
Griffon, Common Kestrel, Upland Buzzard, Common Hoopoe, Bar-headed Goose, Ruddy
Shelduck, Mallard, Northern Pintail, Common Merganser, Eurasian Cuckoo, Alpine
Swift, Little Owl, Eurasian Eagle Owl, Black-necked Crane etc.
It is only in the monsoon one get to see the witness the
prolific display of Lesser Florican and the great fleet of Bearded Vulture if
the coniferous forests of Kashmir are blessed by the presence of the rarest
Large-spotted nutcracker the glacial lakes of Ladakh are clouded by migratory
birds coming from Siberia and Europe.
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