A Rosy Starling foraging in the burnt paddyfields
There are some birds which migrate to India in very large numbers, tens of thousands and maybe millions. Rosy Starling in one such migrant. Flying in from Central Asia and Europe, these birds are found in large flocks in the winters often 30-40 and sometimes in 100's. They outnumber the resident starlings during winters, though they seem to co-exist peacefully.
I sighted a large flock of around 100 on this day on a lake embankment. They were busy in the small flowering shrubs grabbing the berries and making a lot of noise. The paddy / rice season has completed and farmers burnt the dry fields in preparation for the next crop. These birds help farmers by picking off any insects that remain. Joining these Rosy Starlings were the local residents, the Chestnut Tailed, Common Myna and the Brahminy starlings.
Many thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.
A Rosy Starling foraging in the burnt paddyfields
There are some birds which migrate to India in very large numbers, tens of thousands and maybe millions. Rosy Starling in one such migrant. Flying in from Central Asia and Europe, these birds are found in large flocks in the winters often 30-40 and sometimes in 100's. They outnumber the resident starlings during winters, though they seem to co-exist peacefully.
I sighted a large flock of around 100 on this day on a lake embankment. They were busy in the small flowering shrubs grabbing the berries and making a lot of noise. The paddy / rice season has completed and farmers burnt the dry fields in preparation for the next crop. These birds help farmers by picking off any insects that remain. Joining these Rosy Starlings were the local residents, the Chestnut Tailed, Common Myna and the Brahminy starlings.
Many thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.