Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Asian Paradise Fly-catcher - Trepsiphone paradisi, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.


This small bird because of its colour which is similar to the colour of a Buddhist Monk's robe is called 'Sivuru hora' - Stealer of the monk's robe, in Sinhalese. It is a very quick and shy bird.
Videos:-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=som3Cn9Q74s

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hcb1w5kYK3g

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Monday, March 19, 2012

Sunday, March 18, 2012

'Yellow-billed Babbler' - Turdoides affinis taprobanus, Avissawella, Sri Lanka.


The noisiest group of birds in the garden they forage in groups and are also called 'Seven sisters'. These and the squirrels keep a look-out for cats and other predators and signal each other on the latters presence in the vicinity.
Video:-

Friday, March 16, 2012

Cormorants and lotus leaves, Habarana, Sri Lanka.

 Cormorants resting on a tree trunk over a lotus pond, Habarana Lodge, Habarana.
Lotus leaf holding a ring of water, Habarana.