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Konkan Kaleidoscope is our signature birding exploration. During monsoon, Konkan transcends beautifully. We always say, Konkan being part of the Western Ghats, there is no specific birding season, yet monsoon brings out some of the exotic avian colors which in turn is a treat for many amateur bird photographers.
The star attraction of Monsoon Konkan Kaleidoscope is ODKF aka The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher. The Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher is also known as the Black-backed Kingfisher or Three-toed Kingfisher.The small-sized star comes 14 cm in size, fondly known as the ‘Jewel of the forest.’ We claim that it’s not a star attraction that takes us out there, but the list of star birds is huge...
Along with the ODKF, the trip also promises sightings of the Blue-eared kingfisher, Indian Pitta, Rufous woodpecker, Vigor’s sunbird, Asian paradise flycatcher, Black-capped monarch, Crested hawk eagle, Emerald dove, Yellow-footed green pigeon, and pompadour Green pigeon.
The Nemophilist’s experience, exploration, and explanation of such regional diversity goes far deeper than appearance, it narrates the beauty of culture, food traditions, and local cuisine for which Konkan is famous but each village has its tradition and identity; so inviting you to explore culture, traditions woven beautifully with birding-photography.
Itineraries
Day 1
Your Plan
We start from Pune at around 5:30 a.m. We drive and reach destination early morning around 10 a.m. Check into our accommodation have a quick breakfast and start off with the birding.
We sit on the setup for the ODKF where we get to observe and photograph the marvelous bird.
Once the ODKF is done we come back to lunch and have a wonderful home made Konkani style lunch.
In the late afternoon we venture out into the Jungle for a birding trail. We hope to spot Crimson-backed Sunbird, Purple Sunbird, Loten’s Sunbird, Little Spider hunter, Jungle babblers, Orange headed thrush, Heart spotted woodpecker, White bellied woodpecker. We also hope to get the glimpse of the most elusive Malabar Trogan.
We will return back to our resort in the evening and have snacks. Share our jungle experiences and jungle stories over a cup of hot tea.
Have dinner at night and retire for bed.
Day 2
Your Plan
Morning:
Wakeup call at 6 AM. Get up and get ready for birding in the forests nearby.
Listening to the calls of the birds we will be trying to track them, see them and photograph them thus increasing our tracking skills as well as increasing our understanding of the eco-system as well.
We will be looking for rare beauties like Grey Hornbill, Orange headed thrush, Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, White-rumped Shama, Asian Fairy Bluebird, Orange Minivet, Blyth’s Starling and so on.
While walking through the trails we will be trying to listen to the unique call of the Indian pitta. This is a very beautiful bird which is found in this region esp during the rainy season. Tracking this bird with its call and observing it gives immense pleasure.
This trip will go past noon and we will be carrying breakfast with us.
Evening:
We come back to resort for lunch, take rest of 1 hour and then get ready for a foray in the evening as well.
Evenings are great time to catch the might eagles in action. Abloli is a great place to see the Crested Serpent Eagle, Crested Hawk Eagle as well as the recently sighted Black Eagle.
We can also get to see the Oriental honey buzzard, Shikra, White-eyed buzzard etc.
We come back to resort at the time of dinner and then review our photographs taken during the day and recount the events of the day.
At night we retire for bed.
Day 3
Your Plan
Wake up call at 5:30 AM , we will venture out in the forest for another birding trail. Come back at around 10 a.m. have breakfast and checkout by 11:00 a.m.
The tour ends here.
• Birding Knowledge and Photography Tips throughout the Tour
• Traveling from Pune to Chiplun
• Food, Fruits
• Stay in twin sharing Non-AC rooms with B/L/D
• Drinks
• Personal Expenses
• Medicines
• Tips
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