Dear Mr. Bhatt, Thank you so much for your email. As I had written before I have an alstonia scholaris right in front of my house, and I have seen birds on it often. Regarding roosting, I think on some evening I have heard activity of birds settling down in it. I have observed many birds species in the branches of this tree, sunbirds, oriental whiteeyes, red vented bulbuls, sparrows, collared doves and others... Now, I will observe carefully whether birds roost in it or not... an interesting project for me thanks to you. Warm regards, Sanjeev Saikia
Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:05:49 +0530From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [indiantreepix:5879] Re: Query on Alstonia scholaris (Devil's tree)CC: [email protected] I have also heard that this tree is not bird friendly and the birds do not like to roost, perch or nest on it. When I asked somebody who has a number of Alstonia trees at his workplace, he could not give a clear reply. I don't blame him. He is neither a tree lover not a birder. akbhatt On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 4:43 PM, Sanjeev Saikia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi, I have an Alstonia scholaris in front of my house. Out of curiosity I wanted to know if someone has any idea what the cultural roots of the Alstonia scholaris tree being called 'Devil's tree' is? It is also called a Yakshi tree etc. why so much association with the supernatural? Any information on this? I know it is also called the scholar's tree because its wood is used to make scholarly furniture like reading tables etc. Regards, Sanjeev Get 5 GB of storage with Windows Live Hotmail. Sign up today.<br_________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Hotmail now works up to 70% faster. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_faster_112008 --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "indiantreepix" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.co.in/group/indiantreepix?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
