Tag: bird watching
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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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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…
