Noida’s date with rare birds

Noida | Thursday | 22nd February, 2018

Summary:

It is an annual event, where birdwatchers gather together and collate the number of species spotted in different regions across the country. What surprised us was the early arrival of Common hawk cuckoo, which is generally seen at the advent of spring. Some of the notable sightings were Peregrine Falcon, Common Hawk Cuckoo, two pairs of Sarus Crane, Black-necked Stork and Tree Pipit, among other birds. Some common species we could not find were Asian Koel, Grey Hornbill, Bank Myna. "Common Hawk Cuckoo.