Sky Observation and Birding tour to Nandur Madhmeshwar bird sanctuary on 15th & 16th of December 2012

Sky Observation and Birding tour to Nandur Madhmeshwar bird sanctuary on 15th & 16th of December 2012

Deat OffBeaters ,

We invite you to a  Sky Observation and birding trail to Nandur Madhameshwar Bird  reserve 15th and 16th of Dec 2012.

Trivia

Place : Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Santuary

Type : Birding nature trail : Sky Observation

Base Village : Near Nasik – Niphad

Birding

Paradise of the migratory birds Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary is located along the Nandur Madhmeshwar Dam. The dam offers overflowing lake and is surrounded by evergreen forest.

The Nandur Madhmeshwar sanctuary houses more than 220 species of birds, 400 species of vegetation, 24 species of fishes and several small mammals. The place has both resident as well as migratory birds.

The migratory birds found in this sanctuary are White Stork, Glossy Ibis, Spoonbills, Flamingo, Goose Brahminy Duck, Pintails, Cranes Shanks, Godwits, Weavers, etc.

The resident birds include Black Ibis, Spot Bills, Teals, Little Grebe, Cormorants, Egrets, Herons, Stork, Kites, Vultures etc.

 The major flora found in Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary includes Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary Babul, Tendu,nana, Salai, Khair, Khair, mango, Bamboo, Salaia, Hiwar, Dhawada, Bahada Moha, Bija, umbar, kalam, Teude, Tendu, Koshimb, Dhawda, and many more.

Sky Observation 

For sky observation one need a complete back sky, but the light scattering in the city hamper the star visibility. nandur madhameshwar would be the best place for sky observation as its far away from the disturbance of the city lights, hence we would be able to observe skies at its best.

The experts from the field will be providing lot of nice information about how to enjoy the night sky.Learn about the starts, constellations, planets, satellites, find a galaxy get close to them through the telescope.

The itinerary for the event is as given below.

Meeting Point : 4.00pm Mulund East on 15th december 2012 
09.00pm : reach Nandur, rest

10.00pm :  Start with the sky observation session
01.00am : retire for the day

06.30am : Breakfast, Introduction, Do's and Donts,

07.00am : start the trail

09.30am : Boating

11.30am : Visit Garden for Butterflies

01.00am : Return for Lunch, rest for some time

03.00pm : Second round for birding

05.00pm : Start return journey

09.30pm : Reach Mumbai tentatively.

Contribution

Rs 1600/- per person

Which Includes

Transportation from Mulund to Mulund

1 Break  + 1 Meals + 1 Evening refreshments
Sky Observation Expertise

For registration kindly transfer Rs 1600 per head in the following A/c

Union Bank Account No 369102010801696

Branch: Juhu Tara Mumbai

In the Name of Ms Priti P Patel

IFSC Code: UBIN0536911

Note: Registrations through phone calls only.

After transaction please email us transaction id along with participant’s details (name, email and mobile number) at 

offbeatsahyadri@gmail.com

Note : Entry for first 15 Participants only.

Check list :

Identity Proof

Torch

Water 3 liters (must)

Proper Bedding (Sleeping Bag, Shawl or two bedsheets)

Change of cloths

Ready to eat snacks

Insect repellant

Binoculars

Personal medicines

Windcheater

Good shoes

Other accessories

Please go through Rules and Regulation before registration :

Registration or queries:

Priti : 9987990300
Zeenat : 9850193039, 8983394613

Rajas : 9664782503

Regards,

Team OffBeat Sahyadri