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Videos, Photographs and Resources on the beautiful birdlife of the Saurashtra region.

V.B. Raol
Waghawadi Bungalow
Waghawadi Road
Bhavnagar-364002, Gujarat
Email:raolvishu@gmail.com

Conservation

Mr. Raol has been keenly involved in conservation activities for may endangered bird and animal species found locally in the area. He has personally helped in the rehabilitation of quite a few wild animals found area around Bhavnagar.

Hyena Rescue: Striped Hyenas have lately been frequenting the areas in and around Victoria Park in Bhavnagar, and are not a very uncommon sight in the surrounding wilderness and farmland. This particular Hyena, had got tangled up in a crude trap set up by some local poacher for smaller game. Fortunately, it was discovered by my brother and myself due to its close vicinity to our farm where we happened to be working.

We immediately contacted the local forest authorities, who, after much struggle, managed to control the animal, and free it from its cruel bondage. Much to our joy, once freed, the Hyena gambolled off into the woods! Click on the picture to load a clip of this rescue movie.

Comb Duck Rescue: Watch this video on the rescue of a clutch of Comb Ducklings rescued from an unnatural urban nesting site and released back in the wilderness. Click on the image to load the video.

Dalmatian Pelican: This bird was brought to us with a damaged wing. It had sustained some one damage and was unable to fly, and had been separated from other birds of its flock. It was rescued as it was being chased by stray dogs, and would surely have perished had it not been noticed and picked up by some volunteers. After proper X-Rays were conducted, it was found to have some bone and tissue damage on its wing, and with assistance from RFO Bharwad, we were able to properly treat the injury and over time, help the bird to recover proper wing function for flight. Once the bird showed proper recovery and was believed to be in good condition, it was released again in suitable environment. Click on the image to load a short video.