Chilika Lake, Odisha
India's largest lagoon is home to a rich variety of birds, especially winter migrants, while also harboring a sizeable population of Irrawaddy Dolphins.
Ruff (female)
Female Ruff preening. Shot at Mangalajodi wetlands in Chilika Lake.
Ruff,Female Ruff preening. Shot at Mangalajodi wetlands in Chilika Lake.
Intermediate or Median or Yellow-billed Egret
As our boat waded near her this Median Egret tensed into an alert pose, ready to make a getaway if we got too close.
Egret,As our boat waded near her this Median Egret tensed into an alert pose, ready to make a getaway if we got too close.
Northern Pintail (male)
Pintail,
Black-winged Stilt
Shot in Mangalajodi wet lands.
Stilt,Shot in Mangalajodi wet lands.
Glossy Ibis (breeding)
Ibis,
Black-tailed Godwit (non-breeding)
Godwit,
Northern Pintail (female)
Pintail,
Black-winged Stilt
Stilt,
Cinnamon Bittern (juvenile)
The identification is a little doubtful. This reclusive bittern was well-camouflaged among the reeds, and I was only able to see some cinnamon spotting.
Bittern,The identification is a little doubtful. This reclusive bittern was well-camouflaged among the reeds, and I was only able to see some cinnamon spotting.
Black-winged Stilt (immature)
Stilt,
Bronze-winged Jacana
Jacana,
Brahminy Kite (Adult)
Kite,
Garganey (Female)
Garganey,
Ruff (breeding-male)
Ruff,
Whiskered Tern (Non-breeding)
Tern,
Ruddy-breasted Crake (adult)
Ruddy-breasted Crake in the Mangalajodi wetlands in Chilika Lake, Odisha.
Crake,Ruddy-breasted Crake in the Mangalajodi wetlands in Chilika Lake, Odisha.
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Jacana,
Brown-headed Gull (Breeding)
Gull,
Whiskered Tern (Breeding)
Tern,
