This weekend is long again. I decided to venture out - this time outskirts of Delhi, quite far from place where I lived. Yamuna Bio Diversity park. I knew this is not season for birds. However I wanted to walk around the green and spot some birds.
This one is a lovely green bee eater.
Two cormorants in animated talk I believe.
This tiny, chirpy long tailed bird is plain prinia.
This one is a shikra. Look at the second picture. It can turn its head about 180 Degree.
For those who wish to visit (visit during winter if you are looking for migratory birds) - Saturday and Sunday it is not open. (do not ask me whose great idea is this not to open on week end) After crossing Yamuna (river ! rather Nalla) Take straight (not left) small lane and ask some one. (do not follow blindly the google map. It will take you through left through a muddy, narrow, dirty lane and to wrong park!). There are two Yamuna bio diversity parks. Phase 1 and 2 I understood. Phase 1 is right one. Phase 2 is vast waste land.
Surprisingly the custodian there said that it is not open for public but he let me in. I saw he let many others in too. He does not allow you to move around on your own. He asks one of his employees to walk you through (which I did not like, I like to move on my own, wait, watch and click pictures). I have no idea asto why you are not allowed move on your own. May be he has some places where he does not want us to go !? or pure safety issue ??
