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| Eurasian Spoonbills at the Sultanpur National Park |
It is not often that you might spot Eurasian Spoonbills at the Sultanpur National Park in Gurgaon. However, when you spot a whole flock of these birds tending their feathers in the morning, it makes for a special moment! However, spotting a wild Hare running around might catch you unawares. If that is not enough, spotting a large Monitor lizard advancing towards a Peacock or even a Golden Jackal looking at you with a Peacock in the background might seem worth photographing. It was only after the Monitor Lizard had disappeared in the undergrowth that I spotted the Golden Jackal. It looks like the Jackals have taken residence in the Sultanpur National Park.
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| A Hare scampering around at the Sultanpur National Park |
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| A Monitor Lizard rushes towards a Peacock at the Sultanpur National Park |
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| An Asian Golden Jackal at the Sultanpur National Park |
Hornbills and Owls might be less visible in the city, but they definitely make their presence felt at the Sultanpur National Park in Gurgaon.
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| A Hornbill at the Sultanpur National Park |
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| A Spotted Owl at the Sultanpur National Park |
Spotting Cotton Pygmy Geese and a brace of Whistling Ducks can be a rewarding experience when visiting Sultanpur National Park. Whistling Ducks are declining in numbers and they are usually found in North-East India as a resident bird. A few numbers of Whistling Ducks can be found in the plains of Northern India, however.
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| A pair of Cotton Pygmy Geese at the Sultanpur National Park |
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| Whistling Ducks at the Sultanpur National Park |
Bluethroats are most commonly to be found on the outskirts of big cities and towns. They can be found flitting from one bush to the other and in some cases even pacing on the ground. Bluethroats have a distinct bright blue band under their throats.
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| Blue-throat spotted at the Sultanpur National Park, Gurgaon |
It is rare to spot a Black-headed Ibis in close proximity to a red-headed Ibis. Spotting the two will show how different they are in terms of the colour of their plumage. I took a photograph of these two different species at the Basai Wetland a few years ago. I was also able to spot the Black-headed Ibis next to a Red-headed Ibis at the Basai Wetland. Spotting two different species of birds in close proximity to each other speaks volumes about the tolerance that different species of birds have for each other. This is a lesson for all human beings. I was able to spot a Black-headed Ibis in close proximity to a Cattle-Egret also at the Basai Wetland. Perhaps even spotting a Cormorant close to a Pond Heron might be special.
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| Red-headed Ibis next to a Black-headed Ibis at the Basai Wetland |
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| A Cormorant in close proximity to a Pond Heron at the SNP National Park |
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| A Black-crowned Ibis in close proximity of a Pnd Heron at the Basai Wetland |
Cuckoos are heard more often than seen. Cuckoos are shy birds and they are rarely spotted. These birds stay hidden within the branches of trees. I spotted this particular bird on the branches of a tree in Palam Vihar, Gurgaon from the balcony of my home.
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| A Cuckoo feasts on ripe figs at Palam Vihar, Gurgaon |
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Some of my favourite birds that I enjoy photographing are Sarus Cranes. I took some amazing photographs of serenading Sarus Cranes at the Sultanpur National in Gurgaon. These birds are incidentally amongst the largest flying birds in the world!
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| A pair of Sarus cranes at the Sultanpu National Park |
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| Sarus Cranes performing a courtship dance at the Sultanpur National Park |
Citrine Wagtails will not be spotted in urban areas, however, they will be found in the outskirts where there is greenery, grass and bushes. This bird was spotted at the Basai wetland. Shrikes are a welcome sight.
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| A Citrine Wagtail at the Basai Wetland |
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| A Shrike at the Sultanpur National Park |
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