Indian Peafowl
Adding to the nearly 50+ species of birds that visit my backyard is this latest addition, the most magnificent of birds, the Indian Peafowl. Yep, it is perched on the gate to my home, a surprise afternoon guest. I am seeing quite a few new species around my home lately and am wondering why. The peafowls, I am being told, were originally inhabiting the area now cleared for the Kannur International Airport that was opened to the public in 2018. I am not convinced though as peafowl sightings have only been pretty recent. Covid really did stir up things but I would like to know what exactly is going on. Coupled with the appearance of new species is the disappearance of commonly found birds like the babblers, both Yellow-billed as well as Jungle. I do occasionally see a few Jungle Babblers, but very few in number and not in their usual large groups.
Indian Peafowl
Adding to the nearly 50+ species of birds that visit my backyard is this latest addition, the most magnificent of birds, the Indian Peafowl. Yep, it is perched on the gate to my home, a surprise afternoon guest. I am seeing quite a few new species around my home lately and am wondering why. The peafowls, I am being told, were originally inhabiting the area now cleared for the Kannur International Airport that was opened to the public in 2018. I am not convinced though as peafowl sightings have only been pretty recent. Covid really did stir up things but I would like to know what exactly is going on. Coupled with the appearance of new species is the disappearance of commonly found birds like the babblers, both Yellow-billed as well as Jungle. I do occasionally see a few Jungle Babblers, but very few in number and not in their usual large groups.