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Cashew (Anacardium occidentale)Observer
harshithjvPlace
Mangalore WVJM+C5Q Padushedde, Vamanjoor, Shekhar, Padushedde, Karnataka 575028, India (Google, OSM)Photos / Sounds
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Spinous Kino Tree (Bridelia retusa)Observer
harshithjvDescription
Leaf structure resembles Bridelia retusa, but no spike on stem.
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Calidris subruficollis)Observer
harshithjvDescription
Show-casing habitat preference. Unlike other shorebirds this has preference to drier habitats. Laterite habitat of coastal and western ghats of India are similar to Arctic tundra when ice melts, I suppose.
Complementary observation to this main observation : https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/188223952
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Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Calidris subruficollis)Observer
harshithjvDescription
This bird is a rare vagrant to the eastern continents and visited same place after a decade. First time observed on 2011 by Dr. Jayan Thomas. Prabably drifted by wind movements, some individuals pass-by Asia and Australia instead of westwards.
Flocks with Lesser-sand plover as seen by regular birders for past few days.
Complementary observation showcasing habitat preference:
https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/188223954
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Observer
harshithjvDescription
These two were seated separately initially when we walked on the stream. While returning back we saw them in mounted position.
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Spider Wasps, Velvet Ants, and Allies (Superfamily Pompiloidea)Observer
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Spider only observation: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183194648
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Huntsman Spiders (Family Sparassidae)Observer
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Paralysed by a spider wasp. Wasp observation here: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/183194649