Egrets are medium to large sized birds, closely related to the Herons (see here) and belong to Ardea or Egretta genera. Similar to their (very) close relatives – Herons – they also have long legs and a long beak.
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Egrets are medium to large sized birds, closely related to the Herons (see here) and belong to Ardea or Egretta genera. Similar to their (very) close relatives – Herons – they also have long legs and a long beak.
Continue ReadingSpiti Sojourn – Spiti Valley – Part 4 – The Moon Lake – Chandra Taal
On 28 June, 2019, a beautiful day dawned with a promised chill and some overhanging clouds over Kaza.
At around 1 in the afternoon, we packed up and began on an amazing journey towards Chandra Taal!! The day was jampacked with a lot excitement and surprises.
CONTINUE READINGExploring the Riverside – Birding at Phillaur – Part 3
On 23rd, I went birding near the Sutlej river on my Trek Wahoo bike. The trip was short and totally meant for exploring. I hardly even photographed 2 species.
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It was the first week of March 2019, I made an unexpected short trip to Kasauli. Dad had some work to do there, so I decided to go along.
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(Pycnonotus leucotis)
Size(20cm): It is a small Bulbul and is about the size of its close relative Himalayan Bulbul.
Habitat: Forests, gardens, mangroves and parks.
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