A Grey Headed Swamphen taking flight
Resident waders found throughout the year around large lakes, shallow rivers and wetland areas. Summer is the nesting time for these waders / reed birds and they contine to nest till the end of summers to rainy season and through it. This year, our summer is varying between moderate and cool temperatures. The swamphens haven't started nesting yet, but I suspect some of them have started demonstrating the breeding plumage - the colors are more vivid than usual and quite beautiful - like in this picture.
These swamphens are sighted in large numbers now around reed beds and waterlogged fields which would be thriving with small worms, insects and other creatures. We are still seeing a lot of rains and the lakes are overflowing - so the fields are where most of the activity is.
Thank you so much in advance for your views, feedback and faves.
A Grey Headed Swamphen taking flight
Resident waders found throughout the year around large lakes, shallow rivers and wetland areas. Summer is the nesting time for these waders / reed birds and they contine to nest till the end of summers to rainy season and through it. This year, our summer is varying between moderate and cool temperatures. The swamphens haven't started nesting yet, but I suspect some of them have started demonstrating the breeding plumage - the colors are more vivid than usual and quite beautiful - like in this picture.
These swamphens are sighted in large numbers now around reed beds and waterlogged fields which would be thriving with small worms, insects and other creatures. We are still seeing a lot of rains and the lakes are overflowing - so the fields are where most of the activity is.
Thank you so much in advance for your views, feedback and faves.