Goa 2004: Other Wildlife

Other Wildlife

Common Indian Monitor
This monster was sunning itself in an area adjacent to the marsh just behind the Beira Mar Hotel.

	Indian Grey Mongoose We were having lunch at the Beira Mar Hotel when suddenly two Mongooses ran along the wall and paused for a short time, allowing a few hurried photos to be taken.
	Common Garden Lizard This was resting about 2.5 metres up in a tree in an open area in the Apora Forest. Thanks to Steve Williams for help with the ID..

Hanuman (Black-faced) Langur This was the most common on the monkeys seen.
	Grey Pansy Butterfly
Blue Grass Tiger (Ideopsis vulgaris)
	Grey Count Butterfly
Common Bluebottle (Graphium sarpedon luciatius) This individual was photographed by a stream close to the Backwoods camp. It was attracted by a piece of litter which was a similar colour to the green in it's wing. Thanks to Chris Vowles and Steve Wiliams for identifying what was originally a mystery butterfly.
	Moth Sp If anyone knows the ID of this species please contact Mike Collard.