Thursday, December 24, 2009

Merry Christmas TO all of You

Friendship is a very nice part of life ...




My Christmas wish for you, my friend

Is not a simple one

For I wish you hope and joy and peace

Days filled with warmth and sun



I wish you love and friendship too

Throughout the coming year

Lots of laughter and happiness

To fill your world with cheer



May you count your blessings, one by one

And when totaled by the lot

May you find all you've been given

To be more than what you sought



May your journeys be short, your burdens light

May your spirit never grow old

May all your clouds have silver linings

And your rainbows pots of gold



I wish this all and so much more

May all your dreams come true

May you have a Merry Christmas friend

And a happy New Year, too ..



Wednesday, November 4, 2009

AGAIN BIG CAT IN SHIOR

It is Just two months when one Leopard was been caught from a small village of Shior, now again in Sanosra the Leopard was been seen in the Lok Bharti Sanosra Hills, the Forest Dept. has brought cages to catch the Big Spotted Cat.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Arrival of Harriers

Yesterday after leaving the office I saw a bird flying and in a second it just stood in the sky like a copter and I was confirmed that it was a Pallid Harrier (Circus macruourus) with a lighting speed it comes to Velavadar National Park in starting of Nov. to mid of March. Belongs to Birds of Prey. Comes from Europe side. Back on the scene and then it dived with a lighting speed to a squirrel and caught within a few seconds. It is common in some of the area where it roams for the food. After this we can say that they have arrived in Bhavnagar.

Friday, October 16, 2009

Wish You Happy Diwali & New Year

Wish you all a very Happy Dipawali & New Year.

 Wish to god that we can see Sparrows, Crows, Vultures and even more birds in next time because all this are now gone away from the city areas.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

SNAKE POACHERS

From Sidsar a village near Bhavnagar 3 persons were cauhgt by Forest Dept. with 1 No. of  2.20 Kg. Red Sand Boa. 1 person escaped sucessfully. Now they are behind the group which was behind this work.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

WILDLIFE WEEK

Wish you all Happy Wildlife Week which is starting from today till 9th of Oct.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

TURTLES











Monday, June 22, 2009




COMMON INDIAN COBRA





TRINKET SNAKE

















BUFFSTRIPED KEELBACK





Harvest the Rain
Wrangle water from the sky for watering, washing and even drinking, no matter where you live.
Adapted from Environmental Building News
Rainwater harvesting systems can be as simple as directing gutters to a lidded garbage can or as complex as a concrete cistern, roof washer and filtration system. But whatever your application, rest assured that you'll be getting some of the purest - and cheapest - water around.
Why Rainwater?
Rainwater can be used for potable water (drinking, cooking, bathing) or nonpotable uses such as landscape irrigation, livestock watering and washing. Collecting and using rainwater has numerous benefits, ranging from improved water quality to reduced stress on underground aquifers.

"All water is rainwater," rainwater systems enthusiast and author Richard Heinichen is fond of saying. And indeed, he's right: All our water, whether sucked from an aquifer, river or well, or harvested from a rooftop, once was cloud-borne.
But after it falls from the sky, rainwater percolates through the earth and rocks, where it picks up minerals and salts. As Heinichen points out, in many cases, this water also collects other contaminants such as industrial chemicals, pesticides and fecal coliform bacteria found in the soil. Captured before it hits the ground, rainwater is free of many pollutants that plague surface and underground water supplies and, according to the Texas Water Development Board, "almost always exceeds [the quality] of ground or surface water."
Rainwater typically has very low hardness levels, which reduces the use of soaps and detergents, and eliminates the need for a water softener. Fewer minerals also saves wear and tear on your plumbing fixtures.
Stored rainwater also is a good standby in times of emergencies such as power outages or during periods of extreme drought when wells dry up. In some areas where water supplies may not be available or dependable (or may be prohibitively expensive), collected rainwater is sometimes the least expensive option and can easily be less expensive than bottled water. Rainwater harvesting reduces the impact on aquifers, lessening the demand on ecologically sensitive or threatened aquifers. Collecting some of the rainwater falling on impervious surfaces also minimizes erosion and flooding: On some lots, as much as 50 percent of the land area is covered by roof surface.
Because it doesn't have to be treated, pumped or distributed through a complex network, harvested rainwater saves energy and the use of chemicals. Some municipal water users sometimes switch to harvested rainwater as a way to avoid chlorination and fluoridation treatments.
Small whole-house rainwater systems use larger tanks to store water.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

SAYINGS ON NATURE

There's so much pollution in the air now that if it weren't for our lungs there'd be no place to put it all. ~Robert Orben

A living planet is a much more complex metaphor for deity than just a bigger father with a bigger fist. If an omniscient, all-powerful Dad ignores your prayers, it's taken personally. Hear only silence long enough, and you start wondering about his power. His fairness. His very existence. But if a world mother doesn't reply, Her excuse is simple. She never claimed conceited omnipotence. She has countless others clinging to her apron strings, including myriad species unable to speak for themselves. To Her elder offspring She says - go raid the fridge. Go play outside. Go get a job. Or, better yet, lend me a hand. I have no time for idle whining. ~David Brin

Take nothing but pictures.Leave nothing but footprints.Kill nothing but time.~Motto of the Baltimore Grotto, a caving society
Hi, WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY ENVIRONMENT DAY FROM HTSRP FAMILY

Friday, May 15, 2009

INTRODUCTION TO SNAKES OF INDIA ( KRAIT )




Common Indian Krait
Bungarus caeruleus
Description: Black or bluish-black with white narrow crossbands and a narrow head.
Characteristics: Kraits are found only in Asia. This snake is of special concern to man. It is deadly--about 15 times more deadly than the common cobra It is active at night and relatively passive during the day. The native people often step on kraits while walking through their habitats. The krait has a tendency to seek shelter in sleeping bags, boots, and tents. Its venom is a powerful neurotoxin that causes respiratory failure.
Habitat: Open fields, human settlements, and dense jungle.
Length: Average 90 centimeters, maximum 1.5 meters.
Distribution: India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

NEWS

The Iraq Government ordered the Baghdad Zoo officials to euthanise three wild boars. Wild boars were put into sleep by the Zoo authorities with hard heart. These 10-year-old wild boars in Baghdad were killed as a precautionary measure to thwart an outbreak of swine flu.
The wild boars were put into sleep in a humane way. This was being done “to break a barrier of fear” zoo visitors developed during the recent days due to the worldwide spread of swine fever.
These wild boars were tested for the presence of H1N1 virus (swine flu virus) prior to death and found to be negative for the epidemic disease of swine flu. This is again a selfish act of the human being. Human beings are leading a comfortable life at the cost of life of other living beings. Now, it is the time for PIGS…

Snake of the Day



Common cobra Naja naja
Description: Also known as the Asiatic cobra. Usually slate gray to brown overall. The back of the hood may or may not have a pattern.
Characteristics: A very common species responsible for many deaths each year. When aroused or threatened, the cobra will lift its head off the ground and spread its hood, making it more menacing. Its venom is highly neurotoxic, causing respiratory paralysis with some tissue damage. The cobra would rather retreat if possible, but if escape is shut off, it will be a dangerous creature to deal with.
Habitat: Found in any habitat cultivated farms, swamps, open fields, and human dwelling where it searches for rodents.
Length: Average 1.2 meters, maximum 2.1 meters.
Distribution: All of Asia.

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Conservation of wildlife is not only to save the animals & trees but to save their habitat with the care and safe. So that they can live in the nature safely.

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Hi, this is Mohit H Trivedi the game ranger of HTSRP

Monday, March 30, 2009

Today Some of the NEWS are mostly common in the news Channel & the NewsPaper also. The News are related to the WILDLIFE but also have a close link to ourself also, the News are as per Below. : -
1) Global Warming
2) Poaching
3) Animals attack in the Villages & Cities
4) Wildlife Conservation
5) How to Save the Wildlife
6) Animals Rules
This are the most common news we hear in our day to day life. I would share my Knowledge to all of us on this News .
NEWS FROM WORLD WIDE: -
1) The process of creating global standards for responsible trout aquaculture will move forward when the Freshwater Trout Aquaculture Dialogue meets next month in the Faroe Islands, one of the top regions in the world for producing farmed trout.
2) World Wildlife Fund officials praised passage in the House of Representatives of legislation that would offer greater protections for endangered and iconic cat and dog species, including leopards, cheetahs and African wild dogs.
3) A baby gorilla has been seized from animal traffickers in eastern DR Congo by the Congolese Wildlife Authority following a 3-month undercover investigation to bust an international wildlife smuggling ring.
4) A loggerhead hatchling heads to the ocean from its nest. The loggerhead is the most common of Florida's sea turtles. By the time this hatchling reaches the adult stage, it will have increased its weight more than 6,000 times. Credit FWC.Beach lights and rubbish hindering turtle conservationApril 2009. Sea turtles nest on beaches all over the world, but it is now understood that their nesting patterns can be severely disrupted by human disturbance, especially rubbish on beaches and beachside lights.Florida turtlesSea turtle nesting season has begun on Florida's beaches, which means beach residents and visitors must follow a few precautions to ensure a successful season.Lights along the beach should be ‘managed' to prevent disorienting a female that comes ashore at night, according to biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). To do this, lights that are needed for human safety should be shielded so they are not visible from the beach or, preferably, turned off when not needed. The instincts of the ancient sea creature tell her to proceed toward the brighter horizon over the ocean. Bright lights on the landward side of the beach can confuse the nesting sea turtle and the hatchlings that emerge from the nest. Lights on the beach can lead them away from the ocean. Misplaced light can kill thousands of turtles"Just one light can kill thousands of turtles over several years," said Dr. Robbin Trindell, a biologist with the FWC. "Many lights burn all night without contributing to human safety."
A leatherback sea turtle digs a nest on a Florida beach while a young boy practices responsible beach behavior by not disturbing the female's nesting patterns. The leatherback is the largest living turtle, reaching a weight of 1,500 pounds in some cases. Credit FWC5 species of turtle nest on Florida's beachesFive species of sea turtles nest on Florida beaches, with the loggerhead showing up in the largest numbers. Green and leatherback sea turtles also nest regularly, while two other species, Kemp's Ridley and hawksbill sea turtles, nest occasionally in Florida but inhabit Florida waters. The FWC lists the loggerhead as a threatened species; the other four are listed as endangered. Loggerhead nestingNearly 90 percent of the loggerhead population that nests in the south-eastern United States does so on Florida's beaches. This population is one of only two large loggerhead nesting populations worldwide. Sea turtles are air-breathing reptiles well-suited for sea life with a hydrodynamic-shaped shell and large, powerful front flippers. These physical characteristics enable them to dive deep into the ocean and to swim long distances. June-July is peak nesting in FloridaFemale loggerhead turtles begin coming ashore in the spring, with peak months for laying eggs in June and July. The nesting female digs a hole with her hind flippers and then lays approximately 115 eggs. After covering the nest with sand, the massive creature, weighing from 150 to 300 pounds, makes her way back to the ocean. A female might come ashore two to five times during the nesting season. Amazingly, females come back to the same beach where they hatched decades earlier. The males, once they make the long crawl after hatching out of the egg, never return to land.
Loggerhead hatchlings can become disoriented by beach lighting as they try to head to the ocean. Credit FWCLight pollutionLate in the summer, after an incubation of 55 to 70 days, the hatchlings begin breaking out of their shells. Up to 100 hatchlings wait below the sand surface until darkness, when they emerge together and crawl out of the nest. Instinct tells the 1- to 2-inch hatchling to head toward the brightest horizon and away from dark silhouettes. In days long gone in Florida, the brightest horizon shone over the ocean, and the hatchlings would move away from the shadows on the dunes and begin the crawl to the sea. Rubbish dangerIn modern-day Florida, hatchlings must crawl through a battlefield of debris left by humans. Furniture discarded by lazy beachgoers can obstruct a nesting female turtle or become a trap for the hatchlings. Avoiding firework leftovers strewn along the hatchling's path can cause exhaustion and delay in getting to the water. If a hatchling is stranded on the beach when the sun rises, its chance for survival diminishes, and dehydration and sun exposure become hazards. "We can all help sea turtles survive," Trindell said. "If we just take personal responsibility, we can go a long way to ensure the sea turtle co-exists with us for many more years to come." For wildlife-friendly lighting options, go to, and click on "Conservation & You."

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Hi, this is mohit H Trivedi the game ranger of HTSRP