Day: May 2, 2015

The Hadeda Ibis and Bird of prey – The unsuccessful hunt
Originally posted on Adventures:
Special moments in wildlife. I know the Leopard or Lion in action taking out the prey can be thrilling, but even “smaller” things can be exceptional. I was down on the banks of the Impenjati river when I heard the cry of a Hadeda Ibis in trouble. I noted how a bird of prey is busy trying to catch the Hadeda… Continue reading The Hadeda Ibis and Bird of prey – The unsuccessful hunt
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Honey Buzzard (Pernis ptilorhyncus) with a taste for flowers
Originally posted on Residual thoughts:
Its Saturday and I was out early in the morning – well before day break. The aim was to reach this place called Jaipurdoddi, on the outskirts of Bannerghatta National Park in Bangalore. I had never been to this place before so I turned on my google maps for guidance and started off expectantly. The journey itself was un eventful,… Continue reading Honey Buzzard (Pernis ptilorhyncus) with a taste for flowers
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Kingfishers aren’t swimmers
Originally posted on verseherder:
You don’t need a fishhook through your tongue to ferry yourself across the pond, nary a mouthful body warmth to keep dry in case of a storm. Continue reading Kingfishers aren’t swimmers
Bird of the Week: Lesser Yellowlegs
Originally posted on Cheyenne Bird Banter:
Lesser Yellowlegs. Photo by Elizabeth Boehm. Strictly a migrant around here in May and September, this shorebird can be seen picking invertebrate prey from on or just below the water surface, probing in the mud or snatching insects out of the air. Much of its breeding ecology is a mystery because it hides its nests so well in the… Continue reading Bird of the Week: Lesser Yellowlegs