Birding at the jheels around Jaipur

Chandloi jheel, near Jaipur, has been chock-full of ducks, geese and waders again this winter. We have made a few trips out in late November and early December 2011, and the birding has been excellent. Here are a few images from these trips ...


Ruddy Shelduck alighting on the shore ( Woolly-necked Storks in the background)

Three Common Shelduck made it back this winter. Five birds were observed in January 2011. These are rare migrants to our parts ..

Another winter visitor - the Brown Shrike ...

Long-tailed Shrike ...

A pair of Ospreys has returned again ....

Green Sandpiper ...

Spotted Redshank ..

Booted Eagle - the white 'headlights' on the shoulders showing clearly ...

Wood Sandpiper ...

Streaked Weaver, male. Was lucky to observe a group of Streaked Weavers in the tall grasses ringing the embankment ...

Yellow Wagtail ..

White Wagtail ...

The Greater Flamingo movement has been erratic again this year. A flock did appear but did not stay long. Only these two juveniles were left behind ...

Do have a look at earlier Posts about Chandloi - Winter Sundays at Chandloi ( Jan 2010) and Rare ducks seen at Chandloi ( Jan 2011)....

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