Javaregowdana Doddi, DMW,Sun, 271024
Group at Yeshas Falls
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The person at the extreme right is Syed, who was not part of our group but I pulled him in for the photo!
Announcement:
DMW: Javaregowdana Doddi , Sunday, 27 October '24
Where: Javaregowdana Doddi (say it three times fast!) in the Bannerghatta biosphere.
Meeting/parking point, Yeshas falls area, location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DCArnqVGiEP1sfWf7
Cars can be parked in a line along the road.
It takes 25 min of driving from the Koppa Gate, location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rhGAb2YeNCPZn3Ae9
to reach Javaregowdana Doddi point. Google Maps gives accurate directions and it is a reasonable road throughout.
Starting time: 6.30am, Walk ends by about 9am.
Those who would like to join this walk can join the WA group at
Javaredowdana Doddi, DMW, Sun, 271024
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Group description:
Meeting/parking point, Yeshas falls area, location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DCArnqVGiEP1sfWf7
Cars can be parked in a line along the road.
It takes 25 min of driving from the Koppa Gate, location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/rhGAb2YeNCPZn3Ae9
to reach Javaregowdana Doddi point. Google Maps gives accurate directions and it is a reasonable road throughout.
Starting time: 6.30am, Walk ends by about 9am.
Post-walk breakfast point, Pakka South, Bannerghatta Road, location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MDuVnPTeAyVqQLKS6
(It's on the opposite side of the road as we return from the outing, but it has reasonable food, good parking and washrooms are available.)
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We ask for/offer rides for car-pooling before, and exchange information and images after the walk. We can exit the group after a few days.
Post-walk breakfast point, Pakka South, Bannerghatta Road, location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/MDuVnPTeAyVqQLKS6
(It's on the opposite side of the road as we return from the outing, but it has reasonable food, good parking and there is a washroom available.)
Wear: Dull-coloured clothes, comfy walking shoes, hats/caps, and rain gear may be a good idea.
Bring: Bird books/apps, binoculars, and cameras.
This is a scrub forest, and there is nothing available at the meeting point area so please bring plenty of water. Bringing snacks and sharing is optional, but we enjoy it!
In case of emergency/need only, contact
Deepa Mohan, 99800 10366
Shalini Ukunge, 98450 20442 (not on WA)
Looking forward to meeting some of you on Sunday,
Cheers, Deepa.
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iNat: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?on=2024-10-27&subview=map&user_id=deemopahan
Flickr: https://flickr.com/photos/86494503@N00/albums/72177720321551218 (87 photos)
eBird: https://ebird.org/checklist/S200404012 (86 sp)
Shared with: insectgalls, pinkoriole,shalini_ukunge,, Mastan, mira_iora, premgarg.d, NeerajaKrishnan, ehravindranath, aarnab.mail@gmail.com,NeerajaKrishnan,ujoisa,georgetom,diracht,
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Flowers/plant of the Mint family
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Baheda (Terminalia bellirica, one of the three fruits of Ayurveda Triphala)
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Young men atop the hill
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Beautiful Tent/Dome spiderweb
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Jerdon's Bushlark
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Diamonds on the Common Grass Yellow
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Yellow Featherlegs Damselfly
IMG_0089 Yellow Featherlegs Damselfly
Yeshas Falls
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Vendor of artificial garlands
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Brown Freshwater Crab
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Coppersmith Barbet
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Waterlilies
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Pretty Dragon's Tongue
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Young male Paradise Flycatcher
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Female Blue Rock Thrush
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Some of us at breakfast, Pakka South
IMG_0167Mani, Deepak, Mira, Neerja, Hari, Shalini, Damini, Savitha, Ravi, Arnab
Realized, from this mobile van, that some people actually add sugar to sugarcane juice!
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Videos
0050 Pied Cuckoo drying feathers: https://youtu.be/YPGQkRLnDsU?si=GsWSOih3RYoV0Yws
Click to view0072 Processional Ants: https://youtu.be/0ojHtC11hiU?si=3LU8dazyCKRM4dKA
0149 Male Purple Sunbird calling: https://youtu.be/WEifYVNyzaI?si=3E4keJArtqHjszPY