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.

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.

Brahminy Kite (Adult)

Kite,

Eurasian Wigeon

Wigeon,

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 (female)

Pintail,

Whiskered Tern (Non-breeding)

Tern,

Citrine Wagtail

Wagtail,

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.

Black-winged Stilt

Stilt,

Garganey (Female)

Garganey,

Northern Pintail (male)

Pintail,

Brown-headed Gull (Breeding)

Gull,

Bronze-winged Jacana

Jacana,

Common Snipe

Snipe,

Glossy Ibis (breeding)

Ibis,

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 (immature)

Stilt,

Cattle Egret

Egret,

Black-tailed Godwit (non-breeding)

Godwit,

Ruff (breeding-male)

Ruff,

Pheasant-tailed Jacana

Jacana,

Little Grebe

Grebe,

Whiskered Tern (Breeding)

Tern,

Black-winged Stilt

Shot in Mangalajodi wet lands.

Stilt,Shot in Mangalajodi wet lands.