Category: Bird photography
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Grey Heron
The grey heron (Ardea cinerea) is a long-legged wading bird of the heron family, Ardeidae, native throughout temperate Europe and Asia, and also parts of Africa. It is resident in much of its range, but some populations from the more northern parts migrate southwards in autumn. A bird of wetland areas, it can be seen around lakes, rivers, ponds, marshes and on the sea coast. It feeds…
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Mother’s instincts
The Indian spot-billed duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) is a species of large dabbling duck that is a non-migratory breeding duck throughout freshwater wetlands in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the red spot at the base of the bill that is found in the mainland Indian population. When in water it can be recognized from a long distance…
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The great egret
The great egret (Ardea alba), also known as the common egret, large egret, great white egret or great white heron, is a large, widely distributed egret. The four subspecies are found in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and southern Europe. Recently, it has also been spreading to more northern areas of Europe. Distributed across most of…
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Spotted red-wattled lapwing at Kadamakkudy Islands
I keep seeing this one at a particular place during low tides. According to the descriptions available, it might have laid its eggs somewhere there. If I am lucky, I may be able to see the little ones coming out. The red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus) is an Asian lapwing or large plover, a wader in the family Charadriidae. Like other lapwings they are…
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Kingfisher calendar
Clicked at the Mannamthuruth ferry area which is a secret destination for birdwatching and bird photography. These days it is easy to spot kingfishers here between 6.30 and 7.30 am and 3 to 4 pm. This destination can be easily accessed by the kochi watermetro. You can join me