Category: Bird photography
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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
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Punctuality lessons
Reached this spot in search of birds by 8.30. Could not spot any. They all disappear by 7.30 or 8 at max. The best time for bird photography in this region is between 6.30 and 7.30 am. there is no other go but to click once I start with my Photowalks. Here is river Periyar…
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Birding & Meditation on the banks of river Periyar
Birding on the banks of river Periyar. Mostly at Kadamakkudy Islands