"Wild Goa" Trip

Southern Birdwing held a "Wild Goa" trip on Sunday, 23 June, to Tivim, for the second time, though at a different site. They had expected to come across passerines, the elusive Indian pitta, the emerald dove, plaintive cuckoo, common peafowl, racket-tailed drongo, Bronzed Drongo, grey breasted Prinia and ashy Prinia. The participants met at 07.30 A.M. and the birding trip concluded at 10.30 am.

Frog Hop

A Wild Goa trip will be held on 9 July, at porvorim, from 8 pm to 9 30 pm. This one will be conducted by Aaron Lobo and will focus on frogs. Ever heard of birdsong? Aaron L can identify frog species by their calls !

We regret the short notice , but Aaron has returned briefly from the WII,
Dehra Dun, and hopes to meet serious participants.

Our search will take us through rain soaked paddyfields, so please be
warned. Carry torches, rainwear etc. You might have to walk barefeet, or
with gumboots. The charges as usual , will be Rs 50 per person, and Rs 25
for students. Please confirm participation by email or phone 401814 or
9822149745.

The meeting place is outside porvorim chapel, at 8 pm.

Harvey D'Souza & Neil Alvares,
www.southernbirdwing.com

email:
"harvey d'souza" <tarzan_1968ing@yahoo.com>
birdwing@rediffmail.com

Neil on 402957/9822158688,
Harvey on 401814/ 9822149745