Shivpuri, M.P , India -Paradise of Beautiful Birds

 Birds are very important  part of our ecosystem. they play an important role in pollination controlling harmful insects seed dispersal and scavenging the environment.I addition to all these they have great aesthetic importance due to their vibrant colours, beautiful shape and very sweet chirping sound and playful activities.Shivpuri where Madhav National Park is located is rich in biodiversity. This place is the paradise of beautiful resident as well as migratory birds.Various species of birds can be spotted throughout the year not only in National park but also in nearby areas and even in the city. Birder group was formed by the organisation to create awareness among people regarding this beautiful creation of God. Asian Koel , Common Indian Myna, Bank Myna, Brahminy Starling, Oriental Magpie-Robin,Black headed cuckoo-Shrike,Black drongo,white bellied Drongo,Indian Roller,Red vented Bulbul, White eared Bulbul,  Wattled Lapwing,  Jungle Babblers, Lesser pied Kingfisher, Blue Kingfisher any many more are easily spotted here.

Owl-

Night Jar-

Matting in Collared Kingfisher -Video link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc3_Z2yi0lM&feature=em-upload_owner#action=share

Pair of King fisher, left - female, right Male

 Asian Golden Oriole- Spotted at Madhav National Park , Shivpuri, M.P, India dated 11 may 2014

Common  Myna-  
Common myna is looking for nesting site, tree hollow and broken street lamp were among  preferred  sites. Indian roller is also looking for nesting site on the same tree i.e same tree hollow.There was competition between these two birds for same tree hollow. Battle could be seen between them and Indian Roller won this time.

                                                         
Red Vented Bulbul-

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White eared Bulbul-

 Koel Male and Female- male is black and female is spotted brown

 Call of Asian Koel can be seen by visiting-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB_aRU5qAaE

Asian Drongo-

White bellied drongo-

Indian Roller (Neel Kanth)-  Watching Indian roller is really a fun. It perches on bare trees or wires. This Indian roller has selected a tree located in my garden, and has selected the same tree for nesting. It comes daily, can be easily seen during morning and evening on the same tree. 

 Neelkanth has selected a tree hollow in my campus and is waiting for his( soul )mate  .  Three Indian Rollers were seen once on the same tree.it seems that rest two got paired and this one was left alone.

Thoughtless development leads to disaster.

When earth   get over burdened it balances it self, I think this what happened few days back. Human being the most intelligent creation of God has over exploited nature which caused unbearable pressure on earth as a result of which natural cycle got disturbed and led to disaster.  Due to burgeoning population, living space is being reduced  and population density of India is increasing. Constructions are being done on areas that use to serve as catchment area during rains.  I could see roads breaking due to flow of water and if I am not wrong many places lacked grass and shrubs which act as strong soil binder, so plantation of not only big trees  but also shrubs and grasses should be  done in these areas , especially in hilly (inclined ) areas. By improving our developmental policies and giving nature priority we can reduce disaster. Proper education regarding disaster management should be given from school level. Disaster management is introduced  at school but is not taught seriously. Awareness regarding disaster management is a must and efforts should be made at  local level.

Why celebrate World Oceans Day -8th June

Pollution level is increasing every day and Carbon dioxide level has reached 400 ppm in spite of various efforts done in National and International level. Time has come to join hands and involve people at grass root level. Celebration of World Ocean Day is a step in this direction. Celebration of World Oceans Day, started unofficially from 8 June since its original proposal in 1992 by Canada at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.It was officially recognized by the United Nations in 2008 with a purpose of sensitizing people about Oceanic pollution.

People living on landlocked area might feel it not so important and can opine that we are not responsible for polluting ocean and we will not be effected by pollution of ocean. But It is a well known fact that water is a very good solvent and all the water directly or indirectly reaches Ocean. We can say that all shots of pollution end up in water pollution or oceanic pollution. Now the question arises what difference does it make on people living on land locked area and why should they bother about,for them it could be a method of getting rid of pollution what most of the people thought and are responsible for this level of pollution.But water air and other natural resources  are not bounded by physical or geographical boundaries. Human activity in any part of the world are effect it and are in turn effected by it. Even if we are not living in coastal area we are using them in food , as precious stone. It act as sea rout for international trade. So we should keep in mind that we should not pollute sea shore when we visit a beach should remember that pollution in any part of earth will pollute whole world.Remember the theme of World Ocean Day " Together we have the power to protect the ocean" and do the following-

·         Change attitudes — encourage individuals to think about what the oceans mean to each of us, and what oceans have to offer.

·         Learn — discover the wealth of diverse and beautiful creatures and habitats found in the oceans, and how our actions affect them.

·         Change our ways — encourage each of us to become caretakers of our oceans, and to conserve them for our future.

·         Celebrate — organize or participate in ocean events, whether we live inland or on the coast.