Through our lens: A Journey revisited
"This section provides a structured overview of our recent birding tours, covering key destinations, notable wildlife encounters, and the carefully designed activities that shaped the experience"
TR-12: South Andaman Endemic Birding Tour
(02-03 January, 2026)
A productive start to 2026 with our clients, 14 out of 20 South Andaman endemic species recorded in just two days. We also had an excellent night session without any playback, spotted Andaman Masked Owl, Andaman Nightjar and non endemic Oriental Scops Owl (Walden’s).
TR-10: South Andaman Endemic Birding Tour
(01-05 December, 2025)
Mr. Mathur’s 5-day South Andaman birding tour recorded an impressive 122 species, including all 20 endemics secured within the first four days. Key highlights included Andaman Wood Pigeon, Andaman Crake, and Andaman Masked Owl. Coastal habitats delivered excellent wader activity with notable migrants, while new roosting sites for rare endemics were an important added discovery.
TR-09: South Andaman Session Tour
(29 November, 2025)
Had a productive half day session with our client and her family. We spotted 51 species in 3 and half hour. Highlights were the raptors giving exposure at very low angles, (Created serpent eagle, Changeable hawk eagle, White bellied sea eagle). We also spotted 6 endemics in this session.
TR-08: Central Nicobar (Kamorta, Teressa, Chowra) Routine surveys
(19-27 November, 2025)
Observed around 57 species in the remote Central Nicobar Islands, including Kamorta, Teressa, Chowra. Highlight was we covered all central Nicobar Endemics including Central Nicobar Sparrowhawk and Nicobar Bulbul along with Nicobar megapode, Nicobar imperial pigeon, Nicobar parakeet, Andaman Wood pigeon, Andaman Green Pigeon and many more.
TR-07: South Andaman Session Tour
(17 November, 2025)
A short but rewarding session covering forest edge, mangroves, and coastal scrub, with steady bird activity throughout. Highlights included excellent views of Crested Serpent eagles, Andaman Green pigeons, Andaman flowerpecker, Andaman Crake along with a good mix of endemics, residents, and migrants. Wrapped up with a satisfying total of 44 species for the checklist.
TR-03: South Andaman Session Tour
(18-20 Feb, 2025)
Three days of intensive birding with Col. Apurva Bhati, what incredible energy! We recorded 95 species, including 18 of the 20 Andaman endemics, in just five sessions. Highlights: 20min open foraging exposure of Andaman crake, and targeted spotting for owls. Check out the link below
TR-21: Great Nicobar Birding Tour
(05-13 March, 2026)
A highly productive 8-day birding expedition in Great Nicobar, with excellent coverage across key habitats was concluded. All endemic species were recorded within the first two days, allowing the remainder of the tour to focus on additional targets and repeat sightings. A notable highlight was a rewarding encounter with the elusive Red-legged Crake, along with several other quality observations throughout the trip.
TR-20: South Andaman Endemic Birding Tour
(25 Feb-02 March, 2026)
A relaxed-paced birding tour across key habitats, and we covered all 20/20 endemics species of South Andaman. The itinerary was intentionally kept flexible, allowing for repeated searches and extended time in productive areas, which resulted in consistent and quality sightings throughout the trip. The tour was led by Gaurav
TR-19: South & Little Andaman Endemic Birding Tour
(19-26 February 2025)
A total of 124 species was recorded, with consistent activity observed across sites and particularly productive sessions in forest habitats. Coastal areas supported a good diversity of waders and terns, while open habitats contributed additional species. The highlights of the tour were the Andaman endemics and regional specialties, which were observed across multiple locations with quality sightings.
TR-15: South Andaman Endemic Birding Tour
(16-19 January, 2026)
A total of 114 species was recorded, including all 20 endemics, with key highlights such as Andaman Serpent Eagle and Andaman Wood Pigeon. By the second day, 18 endemics had been observed, with the remaining nocturnal species recorded during night surveys. The Ruddy-breasted Crake stood out as a major highlight, alongside notable sightings of reptiles and endemic butterflies.
TR-14: South Andaman Endemic Birding Tour
(08-13 January, 2026)
The trip recorded around 130 species and achieved a clean sweep of all 20/20 South Andaman endemics through focused and systematic birding. Key highlights included approximately 13 sightings of Nicobar Pigeon and Beach Thick-knee along coastal habitats. Overall, it was a highly productive tour with strong endemic, coastal, and migratory records.
TR-13: South Andaman Session Tour
(06 January, 2026)
A full day of targeted endemic birding in South Andaman with structured morning and evening sessions. Systematic habitat coverage resulted in 60 species, including 16 of the 20 South Andaman endemics. Key records included Andaman Serpent Eagle at dusk, Andaman Cuckoo-dove at roost, Andaman Flowerpecker, Oriental Scops Owl (walden's), and Andaman Crake. Several species were lifers for the visiting birder, marking a highly productive survey day.
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