Reports and Checklists
Contribute: If you would like to include your trip reports here,
email them to me at
yogeshw @ iitbombay.org. HTML or PDF formats are preferred.
Entries in italics are pointers to documents at other sites.
General Reports
- Birding Hotspots of Western Arunachal Pradesh — Comprehensive checklist by Ramana Athreya
- Corbett Tiger Reserve — May 1997
- Corbett Tiger Reserve — May 1994
- Dafla Hills, Arunachal Pradesh — Dec 1994 (Postscript, 93K)
- Namdapha Tiger Reserve — Oct 1996 & Jan 1997 (Postscript, ~200K)
- Namdapha Tiger Reserve — Dec 1995 (with photos)
- Namdapha Tiger Reserve — Dec 1993
- A British Birdwatcher in Pune — by David Adelson (complete records)
- Birdlife at Pashan Lake — near Pune
- Birdlife at Rangapur Observatory — near Hyderabad, Oct 1997
- Roopkund Lake, Garhwal Himalaya — Oct 1997 by Sandeep Tambe
- Thattekad Bird Sanctuary — Kerala, Dec 2000
Checklists
- Delhibird — Northern India Bird Network with updated checklists
- Birds of University of Pune — by Jayshree Oberoi
- Birds of University of Pune (revised)
- Snakes of University of Pune
- Checklist of the Birds of India — by Oriental Bird Club
- My bird checklists on eBird
Sanctuaries and National Parks
Key Resources
- National Tiger Conservation Authority
- Protected Areas in India — Start here for planning nature camps
- PA Update — News about protected areas
Need Information?
Check the FAQ first. I can answer specific questions about:
Namdapha TR, Corbett TR, Mudumalai Sanctuary, Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Keoladeo NP (Bharatpur), Bhimashankar Sanctuary, Radhanagari Sanctuary
Wildlife Tours
For organised options: Dept. of Tourism | Asian Adventures | Rare Earth Explorations | Southern Birdwing (Goa) (I am not affiliated with these organisations)
Stories
Resource Material for Nature Clubs
Snake Safety
- Snakebite — What to do in an emergency?
- Snake catching — The safe and easy way
- Common poisonous snakes — How to identify them
- Common Misconceptions about Snakes
Photography & Equipment
- Basics of Nature Photography — Tips for beginners
- Photography Log Form — Keeping detailed notes
- Binoculars for Birdwatching — by Ed Mathews
References
- List of Books — Nature, Wildlife and Environment
- Indian Bird Stamps — for philatelists
- Threats to Indian Wildlife — by Bittu Sahgal
Field Resources
- Nest Collection Worksheet — What to record if you find a nest
- Trekking Checklist — Things to take on long treks
Mailing Lists
Journals, Magazines & Newsletters
Research & Conservation Organisations
Indian Organisations
- Bombay Natural History Society
- Centre for Ecological Sciences, Bangalore
- Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
- Conservation and Livelihoods Network
- Kalpavriksh Environmental Action Group
- Ministry of Environment and Forests
- RANWA, Pune-based NGO
- Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun
- Wildlife Trust of India
- Zoo Outreach Organisation
International Organisations
- Conservation International
- International Crane Foundation
- International Snow Leopard Trust
- IUCN — World Conservation Union
- Greenpeace
- National Geographic Society
- Oriental Bird Club
- TRAFFIC — Wildlife trade monitoring
- Wildlife Conservation Society, New York
- WWF India