Larry Sweetland
Formerly 'Larry Wheatland'
Hi, it looks like I'm going to be in Goa next Feb with limited birding time available. Hoping to get a chance to hit a couple of sites that would optimise my chances of seeing some birds I've missed on previous trips to India.
My main targets look to be: Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl, Jungle Nightjar, Nilgiri Woodpigeon, Legge's Hawk-Eagle, Indian Spotted Eagle, White-naped Woodpecker, and Grey-headed Bulbul (though I've doubtless overlooked some possibilities).
A quick look at ebird (I'm not very good at searching it) points to Backwoods camp in Molem NP being good for some of these (?)
Any advice on logistics of getting there, or a similar place, or other recommended sites greatly appreciated. (Maybe a link to your trip report if you've been there and done one 😊). I normally bird independently but appreciate that a guide might be especially handy for the nocturnals on a flying visit like this.
Thanks for any info.
My main targets look to be: Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl, Jungle Nightjar, Nilgiri Woodpigeon, Legge's Hawk-Eagle, Indian Spotted Eagle, White-naped Woodpecker, and Grey-headed Bulbul (though I've doubtless overlooked some possibilities).
A quick look at ebird (I'm not very good at searching it) points to Backwoods camp in Molem NP being good for some of these (?)
Any advice on logistics of getting there, or a similar place, or other recommended sites greatly appreciated. (Maybe a link to your trip report if you've been there and done one 😊). I normally bird independently but appreciate that a guide might be especially handy for the nocturnals on a flying visit like this.
Thanks for any info.