Ranganathittu, Mysore
Bird sanctuary on the edge of Mysore town
Oriental Darter
Also called a snakebird because of its long neck.
Darter,Also called a snakebird because of its long neck.
Black-crowned Night Heron
Nocturnal and migratory. This individual was in the shade about to retire for the day.
Heron,Nocturnal and migratory. This individual was in the shade about to retire for the day.
Great Thick-knee
Great Thick-knee on a rock in Ranganthittu. Largish wader found on the banks of freshwater bodies.
Thick-knee,Great Thick-knee on a rock in Ranganthittu. Largish wader found on the banks of freshwater bodies.
River Tern (Adult)
Regular features in the water bodies of the Indian subcontinent.
Tern,Regular features in the water bodies of the Indian subcontinent.
Streak-throated or Indian Cliff Swallow
A few hundred of these swallows were flitting around under a rock. Looked like some of them were chicks being fed by the adults.
Swallow,A few hundred of these swallows were flitting around under a rock. Looked like some of them were chicks being fed by the adults.
White-Breasted Waterhen
Waterhen,
Common Spoonbill
Spoonbill,
Asian Openbill Stork (Breeding)
Stork,
