Salim Ali Birdwatchers' Network, WCF

22/11/2023

15/12/2022

I'd: Phoenicurus erythronotus
Family: Muscicapidae

Description: Eversmann's Redstart (Phoenicurus erythronotus), also known as the rufous-backed redstart, is a passerine bird belonging to the genus Phoenicurus. It was formerly classified in the thrush family Turdidae but is now placed in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae.

Location: Srinagar.
Date: Dec-2022

Photo Credits: Rouf Rather/WCF
Device: Nikon 7500

01/12/2022

WE 💚 PAMPORE


The bird walk cm birdwatching event was conducted by Wildlife Conservation Fund, YPJK, at the Wetlands of Pampore - Saffron Town, in which the members of " - Pampore" took a lead with the active participation of students from Satisar Educational Institute, Tulbagh Pampore and Govt Upper Primary School, Lalpora Pampore.

It was beautiful to see various bird species in the WR and WR. Students found it extremely rare and peculiar to get a look at the wonderful glimpse of Mallards, Gadwalls, Northern Shovelers, Common Pochard, Pintails, and many other avian bird species at the Chatlam and Fashkoori Wetland Reserve.

It was so captivating experience to see various species of birds closely and was a wonderful moment to experience the natural beauty.

“A bird does not sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” — Maya Angelou.

Thanks and Regards,

Nadeem Ahmad Dar,
Project Director,
Wetland Conservation Project - WCF,
Wildlife Conservation Fund, J&K.

22/11/2022

I'd: Prunella collaris
Family: Prunellidae

Description: The Alpine Accentor is a small passerine bird in the family Prunellidae.

Location: Dara Conservation Reserve
Date: 22-11-2022

Photo Credits: Rouf Rather/WCF
Device: Nikon D7500

13/11/2022

I'd: Phoenicurus erythronotus
Family: Muscicapidae

Description: Eversmann's redstart also known as the rufous-backed redstart, is a passerine bird belonging to the genus Phoenicurus. It was formerly classified in the thrush family Turdidae but is now placed in the Old World flycatcher family Muscicapidae.

Location: Dara Conservation Reserve
Dated: 13-11-2022

Photo Credits: Rouf Rather/WCF
Device: Nikon D7500

12/11/2022

Tribute to the 'birdman of India'.

Salim Ali, one of the greatest ornithologists and naturalists of all time, is also known as the “birdman of India”. He was one of the very first scientists to carry out systematic bird surveys in India and abroad. His research work is considered highly influential in the development of ornithology.

Photo Credits: Rouf Rather/WCF