BIRDS OF GOA: APRIL'15 - PART 1

COMMON SPARROW

Bordering the Rua de Ourem, the wards of Fontainhas and Sao Tome are amongst the oldest residential areas of Panjim. The best part of these localities is that they have still retained the old world charm; a walk through the narrow by-lanes lined by bungalows painted in vivid colors here is such a pleasure.

Apart from the beautiful Indo-Portuguese villas, one of the highlights of such a walk are the numerous Sparrows that inhabit these wards; watching these passerine birds flying by, chasing each other or feeding on grains is a treat to the eyes, especially for those of who live in urban centres devoid of these beautiful birds. In fact, here, it is very easy to see these wonderful creatures engaged in their daily activities at a very close range.

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More from the series: THE BIRDS OF GOA: APRIL'15

(1) Sparrow (Link)

(2) Jungle Babbler (Link)

(3) Purple Sunbird (Link)

(4) Brahminy Kite (Link)

(5) Black Headed Oriole (Link)

(6) Indian Koel (Link)

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THE ORANGE HIBISCUS

FLOWERS FROM MOM'S GARDEN

Gardening is my mom's latest passion; in fact, she always loved it. However, after we shifted into our new house about eight months ago, she seems to be spending a lot of time in her garden consisting of about 30 potted plants kept in the balcony adjoining our living area. The pride of her garden is this plant of Orange Hibiscus which she is particularly fond of.

And the plant seems to be returning all the love that my mom showers on it in form of big and beautiful flowers, like the ones that in these pictures that I have posted below. Hope you like it!