Purple Rumped Sunbird-Goa September 2014

A two day visit to Goa got me these very satisfying shots. Birding at a banana plantation in Old Goa, in search of the spider hunter (which so far I have not ever seen) I was wondering as to why I had not heard the call of the sunbirds too, when suddenly I heard a faint call from a far off shrub. A little help from Miss canto I got them to some looking for me. Rest was the work of Nikon Technology. September was also the time for ripening of the paddy. It attracted white-rumped munias and also the beautiful weaver bird.

white-rumped munias

Reyanshi's first outing -to Pangot August 2014(15th to 18th August)

Lakshadweep September 2014

touchdown at Agatti

Chopper at Agatti-going to Kavaratti

Snorkelling at Kavaratti

Airport Agatti-lagoon on the left

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Kavaratti-island from the Chopper

Tea at Sunset

In September 2014, a surprise invitation came from Praveen to visit Lakshwadeep to conduct a training program on Vigilance matters. Although unwilling and about to tear the invitation letter, took a chance and submitted it to my Joint Secretary, Smt.Archana Verma for approval. She approved and I got the chance to visit Lakshwadweep the second time.