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Shot at Ranganthittu...Boats were parked and you need to pay to have a round of the lake and do bird viewing...Seperate charges for camera also...
Was a good ride for us but not much birds...
Pelican in action .... Drinking water on fly. Amazing sighting at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary.
Used Nikon 200-500mm lens for first time and the result is wonderful.
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Taken at Ranganthittu. These guys fly out in a flurry all together, and usually fly back the same way too. Their nests are in the shade of that large rock on the right. 100 points for spotting the croc sunning itself in the background.
Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary is a Bird Sanctuary in the Mandya District of the state of Karnataka in India. It is a very small sanctuary, being only 67 km². in area, and comprises six islets on the banks of the Kaveri River. Ranganthittu is located near the historic town of Srirangapatna.
This Pelican probably has the same questions I have before a shower each winter morning.
Brrrrr cold. Should I get into the water after all?
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary,is situated on the banks of the Kaveri River, includes a group of six islets as well. The isolated islets and the abundance of aquatic insects during the monsoon make Ranganathittu a favorite abode for birds. Ranganathittu attained the status of a bird sanctuary in 1940, courtesy of Dr. Salim Ali. who, during his survey of the birds of Mysore, advocated for the establishment of such a sanctuary. The sanctuary is now a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, nature lovers and bird watchers.
What makes it inviting is that it is an important Asian nesting and breeding ground for migratory birds from all across the earth. Some species of birds that are known to have made Ranganathittu their breeding abode are spoonbills, open bill storks, darters, white Ibis, little cormorants, egret, heron, partridge, river tern, stone plougher, snake bird, and other exotic bird species that fly to the sanctuary in large flocks. Park officials and experts have traced the origins of some of these bird species to as far as Siberia, Australia and even North America. A record number of 1,400 painted storks visited the area in 1999. 2000. Local inhabitants like kingfishers and peacocks are also found in this avian bliss.
Migratory birds lay their eggs on islets in the river. The authorities have created additional islets at the sanctuary to make way for more number of birds to lay eggs and breed. The birds begin arriving in the sanctuary in December every year. The migratory birds lay eggs and breed until they finally move out of the sanctuary with their little ones in August, only to return yet again the following year.
Included in this picture in clockwise order - Stone Plover, River Tern and Marsh Crocodile.
Spot-billed Pelican (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spot-billed_Pelican) at Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranganthittu_Bird_Sanctuary)
Like perfect twins, each stem is with a full blown flower and a tiny bud. In perfect harmony.
The flowers are tiny, of the size of your nail. But the striking yellow against the green grass makes them very attractive.
Taken at Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, near Bangalore, India.
Scientific Name: Crocodylus palustris
IUCN Status: VU - Vulnerable
About Muggers:
It is found throughout the Indian subcontinent and the surrounding countries. It is one of the three crocodilians found in India, the others being the Gharial and the saltwater crocodile.