It was a joy to spot a flash of Gold contrasted by a patch of white in the middle of the grass and weeds at the Basai Wetland yesterday. While the Wire-Tailed Swallows were away, the Pheasant Tailed Jacanas could be seen in abundance. These were, however, a little away from the main part of the wetland. One particular Pheasant Tailed Jacana seemed to want to give me the full benefit of its antics even as I followed it around; it led me on, as it sang aloud to those hidden in the water weeds.
Only one gender of the species, the male develops such a long tail and the golden patch on his neck makes him particularly conspicuous to the female. Jacanas are found in abundance in the area and they are not in the category of dwindling species.
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