Monsoon joy

Monsoon joy
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S. A. Hussain Memorial award

S.A.Hussain Memorial day was held at Sri Bhuvanendra College , Karkala on 5th October 2010.
Dr.Arunachalam Kumar accepted the first S.A.Hussain Memorial Award during the function.





Dr Arunachalam, dean of K S Hegde Medical Institute, Mangalore mentioned that “Internationally-acclaimed ornithologist S.A.Hussain was a university”.



Dr.Arunachalam Kumar, urged “It will be a fitting tribute to the late S A Hussain if a lake is identified in the taluk and developed as a bird sanctuary”.
“S.A.Hussain had given a new perspective to environmental issues with his distinct thoughts”, revealed Dr Arunachalam speaking from his decade-long association with Hussain.

The book ‘Memories of Hussain’ was released on this occasion.



In his presidential address, Sri Bhuvanendra College principal Prof B Padmanabha Gowda said that the late Hussain was a humanitarian and set an example for students to think beyond their studies and explore their inner self.

Dr.K.Prabhakar Achar explained the achievements of Hussain and the objectives of the trust. He also expressed hope of financial support from S A Hussain’s friends in promoting environmental issues that were dear to the late ornithologist.



S.A.Hussain’s nephew Siraj Ahmed was chief guest. Mr.Siraj Ahmed said that he was proud of his uncle’s significant contributions to the environment.



Prizes were distributed to winners of various competitions held as part of the program.



S.A.Hussain was a alma mater of Sri Bhuvanendra College. during his lifetime. He was invloved in many Nature club function and was a actively helping/guiding the students over many years.



I must mention the presence of Dr.Vijayan (SAL member) and his wife who had come all the way from Trivandrum, Mr.Srikumar Menon from MIT Manipal , Shahab and Karunakar Raikar from Mangalore. Mr.Siraj Ahmed had come all the way from AbhuDhabi just to attend this function.

Bhuvanendra College managing committee director Rajgopal Acharya was present during the function. Dr.Bharatesh, Eshwar Bhat, Shivashankar, Sandhyadevi, Soumya and others assisted in the program.

More photos of the function can be found at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shivanayak/galleries/72157625108647228/#photo_5056972597
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shivanayak/sets/72157624983203187/with/5057486826/

Coverage of this function can be found at
http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=201358
http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=87097&n_tit=Karkala%3A+First+%91S+A+Hussain+Memorial+Award%92+Conferred+on+Dr+Arunachalam

S. A. Hussain Memorial Day Celebration

S. A. HUSSAIN MEMORIAL TRUST

C/o. Sri Bhuvanendra College

Karkala - 574 104
S. A. Hussain Memorial Day Celebration
&
‘‘Memories of S. A. Hussain’’

Book Release Ceremony

You are cordially invited
Date & Time : 5th October 2010, Tuesday, at 3.00 P.M.

Venue : S. R. Hall, Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala - 574 104

Dr. Arunachalam Kumar
Dean, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore - 575 018
will release the book
‘‘Memories of S. A. Hussain’’
&
Deliver the S. A. Hussain Memorial Lecture

Prof. B. Padmanabha Gowda
Principal, Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala - 574 104

will preside
Mr. Siraj Ahmed, Abu Dhabi
will be the Chief Guest

PROGRAMME

 Invocation
 Welcome address
 Introductory speech
 Release of the book
 S. A. Hussain Memorial Lecture
 Address by the Chief Guest
 Prize distribution
 Presidential address
 Vote of thanks

____________________________________________________________

Dr. K. Prabhakar Achar           Dr. Bharathesh A.        Prof. B. Padmanabha Gowda
Honorary President                         President                      Vice-President

Dr. P. Ishwara Bhat                 Shiva Shankar
Secretary                               Treasurer

And the members of the S. A. Hussain Memorial Executive Committee

Indian Swiftlet (Collocalia unicolor)

Indian Swiftlet (Collocalia unicolor) is a tiny blackish brown bird with a slightly forked tail. It is a resident bird of coastal and western ghats especially the west coast strip from Ratnagiri and down south. It is also found throughout Sri Lanka. This bird builds its nest in natural caves and groots in western ghat complex or in rocky islands. Breeding season is from March to June. It builds the nest with its own saliva that has some gastronomic and commercial value.

They fly fast and hard to photograph. The sighting of this bird in Kudremukh was a lifer , it was found along with the Brown backed needle-tails. Only after processing these photos I realized these are not the palm swifts. The day was sunny and bright , so was not able to make out the difference in field.

Whistling Schoolboy

Saturday I confirmed my availability to Dr.Krishi , so we decided to visit Kudremukh on Sunday 11th July 2010.



Malabar whistling thrushes are extremely shy bird. This is the first time I came across where it was quiet bold.



Bird activity was poor. We sighted Minivets, heard the call of Malabar squirrel, yellow-browed bulbul and crimson backed sunbird.



We saw few types of caterpillars, good number of Cicada in a tree and Oak-leaf butterfly.




They are found singing melodiously and not seen them coming out in open. Always a challenge to photograph them so far. This was an exception!


We found one whistler just outside the guest house in Kudremukh town.



Took few shots, this particular bird was found shy as usual.

We decided to head back to Karkala. Saw one whistler on the road side. Shot this from the car.



And went on top to of pole with his alarm call.



Within few mins this whistler was comfortable with our presence. Looked like he was happy with our presence and the result you can see in this video. Took all this hand held, so pls excuse the shake.




It was a fruitful trip!

Cicada...

They are very common , only this time I was successful in getting them in open.



The discarded cicada skin was found on the tree next to where I photographed the above.



It is well Camouflage. Not that tough to locate them when they make the loud sound, not an easy task if they are silent!

Rofous bellied Eagle..

Rofous bellied Eagle..
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.
LIFER.

We were approaching HanumanGundi, this raptor welcomed us. I could get few frames of this beauty, since I was not carrying any support I had to shoot this hand holding the lens.

Another fruitful Kudremukh visit, thanks to Diji and Dr.Krishi for the
wonderful company.

Rufous-bellied Eagle (Lophotriorchis kienerii) , a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

Rufous-bellied Eagles breeds in tropical Asia. They are resident in southwest and northern India, and east to southeast Asia .

Monsoon moments 2010..

Joyful moments of Monsoon... 2010!

Loten's Sunbird.



Tailor bird ..



Purple rumped Sunbird..



Grey breasted Prinia...




Greater coucal..




Magpie robin...




Peafowl female.. !

WaterCock

WaterCock
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.

I havent found in south canara so far, yet to explore other wet lands here...

Malyadi bird sanctuary !

They dont need golden ornaments !
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.

Malyadi bird sanctuary is in my wish list, hope to visit this soon. Water cocks , are not found so far in South canara. I hope to see them atleast here.

Purple-rumped sunbird, are very commonly seen in south canara. This was shot in our garden.

Addition to family

Addition to family
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.

We are blessed with baby boy on 18th March. Both baby and Mallika are doing fine.

Hussain's Condolence Meeting

Hussain's Condolence Meeting
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Invitation of Hussain's condolence meeting on 12th Jan at Pervaje school

Karkala. You are welcome to join in for the prayer.

Rotary club of Karkala have planned to maintain a Hussain's memorial
fund to organise yearly worskhop, nature awareness and competition among
the school students.

Regards,
Shiva

Alva's Virasat 2010

Alva's Virasat 2010
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Alva's Virasat 2010


National Cultural Festival And Exhibition of Dr. M. Mohan Alva's at Moodabidri , Karkala ,Karnataka.

It is held every year, Alva’s Virasat, a five-day festival of music and dance

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Prof. S.A. Hussain a well known ornithologist and my GURU is no more.

Prof. S.A. Hussain a well known ornithologist and my GURU is no more.
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It was shock to me when Dr Bharatesh mentioned to me yesterday morning of the great loss....

I was in touch with him in the last few days and he wasn't doing well. He was hospitalized and he got discharged day before. He had a heat-attack at midnight .. leaving behind only memories .....

The last I spoke with him was on 21st. He called me on 21st Dec from Uinty Hospital Mangalore. He mentioned that he is doing better and he would like to join me to Kundapur to watch the winter migrants.
He said will make arrangements for that. I called him back on the 23rd to discuss on the plans of Kundapur visit. But I could talk to him. Unfortunately we couldn't make it...

I pray for the departed soul, pray to HIM for the spiritual guidance ....

His blog...

hussainanekere.blogspot.com

Brown breasted flycatcher @ Karkala , Karnataka

Brown breasted flycatcher @ Karkala , Karnataka
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Thanks to Dr.Krishi , for allowing me to use his new Camera Canon 7D . Excellent AF and has video recording capability of this camera .

Multiplied..

Multiplied..
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Aeshana, keshana and Samee ...

while they were playing

Red-rumped swallow

Red-rumped swallow
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2009_12_02
Karkala, Karnatka.

Shiva

Red-rumped

Red-rumped swallow

Red-rumped swallow
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2009_12_02
Karkala, Karnatka.

Shiva

Red-rumped

Barn Owl Brood

Barn Owl Brood
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