Indian Robin

Black-winged Stilts on the river through Amritsar.

Arrived at Delhi station at dawn, a Common Tailorbird singing. First seen: a White-throated Kingfisher sitting on cables by the train.

Black Kites, inevitably.

A striking resemblance! Have you seen it? I walked to it, but it's closed today.

Black Kites above & below - I'm on the 5th floor - then Common Babbler in the local park - which, despite its name & my extensive travels, was a tick!

I saw a Piculet today - Speckled P

Yes, often the binomial doesn't follow the English

No, nowt to do with Iron.
Lots of jewels in bird names: amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire, topaz..., & some metals: copper(y), leaden, rust(y), gold(en), silver(y)...

Yes, several birds are called plumbeous something or other.

A pair of Plumbeous Redstarts

You were looking over my shoulder!

White-browed Wagtail by the river.

Amen

Don't buy them chopped. Whole ones are sweeter.

Not a Robin. A Magpie Robin

Woken by the Magpie Robin & Green Sandpiper first seen.

A google search reveals nothing.

Yes, I really am. Recommend the country, lots going for it: wildlife, scenery, culture, friendly people, safe, relatively unspoilt...

Red-naped Ibis

Red-naped Ibis.

First heard: Common Hawk Cuckoo. First seen: Red-naped Ibis.
Bird of the day wasn't a bird!
It was not one, but three SLOTH BEARS!!!

Adding this!

Blue Whistling Thrush

Yellow-billed Blue Magpie

What happened to the Sparrow!?

I'll keep you posted. Fingers crossed I'll be able to organise a taxi into the hills & forests tomorrow at dawn. Lots to see!

Thanks, Sarah. Three flights & 36 hours of travel so far. I think I'll have an early night tonight! Out birding at dawn tomorrow.