Last weekend was made special by some visiting birds that were seen in good numbers at Saul Kere. Here are the pics...
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The day started with the sighting of a Black-rumped Flameback Woodpecker. Got just a glimpse before it vanished...
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Lesser Whistling-Ducks and Garganeys were seen in good numbers...
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I focused on the Garganey flock. In the middle you can see a breeding male with quite attractive appearance...
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Garganeys breed in Europe and are strictly migratory. Their entire population move to southern Africa, Asia and Australia during winter...
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Lesser Whistling-Ducks mingled well with the Garganey. They migrate from islands near India...
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Lesser Whistling-Ducks are nocturnal feeders and during the day, they just sit around, occasionally making the whistling call 'seasick seasick'. Perhaps they are still seasick after crossing the Laccadive Sea...
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I decided to move ahead and return when the light improves. A pair of Purple Heron were already in the Valentine's day mood. I watched them with voyeuristic pleasure...
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I returned to the Garganey area...
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A Eurasian Coot was seen. Sighting a standing coot is quite rare...
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Again I watched the Garganeys...
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Some Garganeys in flight...
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Juxtaposed with a Lesser Whistling-Duck...
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And the Lesser Whistling-Ducks still patiently wait for their nightlife to begin...
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Here's how they fly...
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A White-breasted Waterhen was foraging stealthily...
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Last sighting of the day was of a Coppersmith Barbet. I clicked a few pictures of nest excavation...
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Hope you liked the post. Looking forward to your comment as always...
