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Saturday 8 December 2012

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 vegetation24 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

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