The humble Godwit bird is capable of flying 8000 miles without stopping! And this is a lesson in humility for us human beings! All those human beings boasting about their endurance and strength might as well eat their own words when they learn about the godwit bird.
I spotted a large flock of these migratory birds in April 2026, and I took their photographs because they looked distinct. I was also interested in photographing Bar-headed Geese, which are symbols of endurance for their ability to fly long distances at great heights.
It is a matter of great honour to be able to host these birds, although, looking at the developmental activity taking place in the region, one wonders how long we will be able to see migratory birds in the near future. The birds were spotted in the Chandu Budhera wetland area in the month of April. Also spotted in the area were Pied Avocet birds, including the resident Spot-billed Ducks. Pied Avocet birds, too, are migratory birds that travel to the Indian continent during the winter months.
However, some of the most amazing migratory birds are Greater Flamingos. These beautiful birds migrate to India in the winter months, and they are turning large swathes of wetlands into a vibrant canvas of colours. I was lucky enough to spot what I believe to be a juvenile Greater Falmingo that was left behind by its parents. While one naturalist stated that he had spotted it a week back and that it was one-legged, a few photographs proved otherwise!
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