Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Haryana
Sultanpur sanctuary and the nearby wetlands are fertile breeding grounds for winter migrants.
Tibetan Sandgrouse
It snowed unexpectedly in Pangong, and the change in weather seemed to have really uplifted the spirits of this flock of Tibetan Sandgrouses.
Sandgrouse,It snowed unexpectedly in Pangong, and the change in weather seemed to have really uplifted the spirits of this flock of Tibetan Sandgrouses.
Northern Shoveler (Male)
Shoveler,
Eurasian Wigeon (Immature)
Wigeon,
Eurasian Wigeon (Male)
Wigeon,
White-tailed Lapwing
Lapwing,
Northern Shoveler (Female)
Shoveler,
Rose-ringed Parakeet (♀)
Parakeet,
Indian Silverbill
Silverbill,
Isabelline Wheatear
Wheatear,
Little Ringed Plover (Breeding)
Photographed in a place called Najafgarh jheel, near Sultanpur sanctuary.
Plover,Photographed in a place called Najafgarh jheel, near Sultanpur sanctuary.
Asian Pied Starling
Starling,
Black-necked Crane (Adult)
On our way out of Pangong we saw the state bird of Ladakh, Black-necked Crane, along the bank of a small pond.
Crane,On our way out of Pangong we saw the state bird of Ladakh, Black-necked Crane, along the bank of a small pond.
Bluethroat
It just felt like the Bluethroats were not only more numerous but also a lot more bolder. This one let me take my sweet time to compose the shot and click.
Bluethroat,It just felt like the Bluethroats were not only more numerous but also a lot more bolder. This one let me take my sweet time to compose the shot and click.
Red Avadavat (Male - breeding)
Male Avadavat, in the breeding plumage
Avadavat,Male Avadavat, in the breeding plumage
Scaly-breasted Munia (Juvenile)
Munia,
Green Sandpiper
Sandpiper,
Black Redstart (Female)
Redstart,
Sind Sparrow (Female)
Sparrow,
Lesser Whitethroat
Initially mistook this whitethroat for an Asian grey flycatcher. The penny only dropped when I was reviewing the pictures on my laptop. I then also realised that this is the first time I've photographed this bird.
Whitethroat,Initially mistook this whitethroat for an Asian grey flycatcher. The penny only dropped when I was reviewing the pictures on my laptop. I then also realised that this is the first time I've photographed this bird.
Barred Buttonquail
Picture taken from a watchtower on a foggy winter evening. Hence the grainy quality
Buttonquail,Picture taken from a watchtower on a foggy winter evening. Hence the grainy quality
Sind Sparrow (Male)
Sparrow,