Birding at Valmikinagar Tiger Reserve

Indeed, it was an eye opener for me to visit Valmikinagar Tiger Reserve (VTR) keeping in perspective that the blogger is not only belong to Bihar but also native of nearby district (historically the same state 'Bettiah' during colonial period). The motivating factor was the posting of my batch mate, Nand Kishor and his generous invitation to visit VTR. We amazed with the flora and fauna of the reserve in terms of natural and virginity. We came to know that the tiger population was  increased in VTR when most of our reserves are not replicating the same. In fact, we all together became eye witness of tiger sighting in the wild in VTR given our very short stay and density of the forest. However, I would like to share my some birds photographs.

Blossom-headed Parakeet (Psittacula cyanocepbla) — at Valmiki Nagar Tiger Reserves.. 

Blossom-headed Parakeet (Psittacula cyanocepbla) — at Valmiki Nagar Tiger Reserves.. 

Chestnut-headed Bee-eater — at Valmikinagar Tiger Reserve.

Crested bunting (Melophus lathami) 

Black-hooded oriole (Oriolus xanthornus) 

Siberian Stonechat Saxicola maurus

Himalayan Flameback woodpecker(Dinopium shorii) 

Oriental honey buzzard 

Jungle Myna (Acridotheres fuscus) 

Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis)  at Valmikinagar Tiger Reserve 

Ashy Prinia (Prinia socialis) Green Sandpiper

Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus) at Valmikinagar Tiger Reserve 

River Lapwing Vanellus duvaucelii

Black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) at Valmiki Nagar Tiger Reserves.. 

Black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus) 

Large Cuckooshrike (Indian) Coracina macei macei/layardi

Common bulbul (Pycnonotus barbatus) 

Brown Rock Chat Oenanthe fusca

Paddyfield Pipit Anthus rufulus

Spangled Drongo (Dicrurus bracteatus)

Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropusBlack drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus) 

White-browed Wagtail Motacilla maderaspatensis

Yellow-eyed babbler (Chrysomma sinense)