Camp Corbett and Mountain Quail Camp

• The Himalayan land of Kumaon, in the north Indian state of Uttaranchal, is a paradise for birdwatching and wildlife. Situated 25 km east of Corbett Tiger Reserve, Camp Corbett offers comfortable accomodation for a very reasonable price. Explore the spectacular hill jungles on foot, with 317 bird species recorded. Our mountain lodge at Pangot is in another fascinating area for birding. (Visit Website direct)

Northern India 15 January to 27 January 2005

• Three soaring White-rumped Vultures were an encouraging sight for a species, which has declined, so alarmingly in recent years.  A very closely perched Shikra was our next good sighting but then it wasn't long before we encountered our second Tiger....report by Avian Adventures.

www.joint-adventures.com

• Specializes in Birdwatching and wildlife safaris in Bharatpur, Delhi, Corbett Park and its surrounding areas and the hills of Kumaons. Since we belong to the area and are totally passionate about our activities we can assure you of a comfortable way to enjoy nature, birdwatching and wildlife in India.

Birding Goa January 10th - 25th 2004

• Kites quartered the fields being a mix of Brahminy and Black-eared with up to a score seemingly permanently on view. As the light faded several mixed flocks of passerines arrived to roost on the thin scattering of stunted trees; we identified Scaly-breasted Munias, Rosy and Chestnut-tailed Starlings...Alan Cox reports for Birdfinders

India - Bharatpur Feb - 2004 226  Bird Species recorded

• A Siberian Rubythroat began calling deep within some thorn scrub, and with a little encouragement a stunning male bird appeared at the base of a tree. Just then Steve called over the walkie-talkie with the stunning news that he had found a pair of Marshall's Ioras. Just 200 yards away we all grouped together, and after a couple frantic minutes everyone managed to get on them...Steve Bird reports for "Birdseekers"

Goa - Nov - 2004 277  Bird Species recorded 

• A pair of awesome White-bellied Woodpeckers flew over, whilst we scoped Malabar Parakeet and Crimson-fronted Barbet in the surrounding forest. Good views were had of Brown Shrike, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo, Crimson-backed Sunbird, Verditer Flycatcher, and several Crested Treeswifts. As dusk fell, we had brief views of a Jerdon's Nightjar perched on top of a bush.... Nick Bray reports for "Birdseekers"

Northern India January 12th - 30th 2005 

• There were a great many highlights, but those most vivid in my mind are of flocks of Indian Coursers at Bharatpur, Sarus Cranes standing majestically in agricultural fields near Bharatpur, Brown and Tawny Fish Owls at Kumeria and Corbett, Marshall's Iora at Bharatpur....Chris Bradshaw reports for Birdwatching Breaks

Birds of Northern India
Richard Grimmett, Tim Inskipp: Buy from Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

• From the wet evergreen forests and alpine peaks of the Himalayas, to the Thar Desert and the vast wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural habitats that stretch to New Delhi and beyond, northern India is a diverse and welcoming paradise for birders and ecotourists. This field guide provides a concise, fully illustrated introduction to the region's known species.

A Photographic guide to India (including Nepal, Sri Lanka, The maldives, Pakistan, Bhutan and Bangladesh.)
Bikram Grewal: Buy from Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

• This is the most comprehensive photographic guide to the birds of India and the Indian subcontinent. Never before have so many of the region's species been illustrated in one book. This is an essential volume for all birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts as well as for anyone traveling to India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Pakistan, Bangladesh, or Bhutan.

A Birdwatchers' Guide to India (Prion Birdwatchers' Guide)
Krys Kazmierczak, Raj Singh: Buy from Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

• "This is an indispensable guide to over 90 sites and areas, for birds as well as other wildlife. It contains a checklist of Indian birds and the first comprehensive checklist of mammals. 'I have been unable to find fault with the areas that I am familiar with and the maps are almost like visiting the site again..."
  

Collins Birds of India
Martin Wedgwood: Buy from Amazon.com or Amazon.co.uk

• This compact work has full colour illustrations of the more common and striking birds on the Indian sub-continent. It covers 545 bird species in a vast diversity of habitats ranging from the Himalayas to Sri Lanka, and from Pakistan to Bangladesh

A Pictorial Guide to the Birds of the Indian Subcontinent
Salim Ali & Dillon Ripley: Buy from Amazon.com

• This comprehensive book depicts all bird species found on the Indian Subcontinent. The entries are arranged familywise on 106 colour plates which follow each other in systematic order and are thus easy to find. Beautifully illustrated by the American bird painter, John Henry Dick, the book provides concise information concerning status, size, habitat and distribution within subcontinental limits. The text has also been completely revised and updated with a great deal of new data.