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.
Black-winged Stilt
Stilt,
Whiskered Tern (Breeding)
Tern,
Whiskered Tern (Non-breeding)
Tern,
Pheasant-tailed Jacana
Jacana,
Northern Pintail (female)
Pintail,
Brown-headed Gull (Breeding)
Gull,
Ruff (female)
Female Ruff preening. Shot at Mangalajodi wetlands in Chilika Lake.
Ruff,Female Ruff preening. Shot at Mangalajodi wetlands in Chilika Lake.
Black-winged Stilt
Shot in Mangalajodi wet lands.
Stilt,Shot in Mangalajodi wet lands.
Black-tailed Godwit (non-breeding)
Godwit,
Ruff (breeding-male)
Ruff,
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.
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,
Northern Pintail (male)
Pintail,
Brahminy Kite (Adult)
Kite,
Glossy Ibis (breeding)
Ibis,
Bronze-winged Jacana
Jacana,
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.
Garganey (Female)
Garganey,
