Thursday, September 11, 2014

Wooly-necked Stork - Ciconia episcopus, on the Seunuwara - Kanthalai road, Sri Lanka.

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There was a large collection of these birds in the uncultivated paddy fields by the side of the road, closer to Serunuwara.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Pied King-fisher - Ceryle rudis, near Allai, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka.

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 This bird was hovering over a small stream and repeatedly diving into the water, catching fish.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Changeable Hawk Eagle - Spizactus sirrhatus, Vakari, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka.

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This bird was feeding on some chicks on a bird's nest, by the roadside. It flew up and took refuge on a Palmyra tree, on the...
Monday, September 8, 2014

Nests of the Baya Weaver - Ploceus philippinus, Seruwavila, Sri Lanka.

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On a tall tree in a windy plain, by the side of a small stream this was an ideal site for these nests. This was by the side of a...
Sunday, September 7, 2014

Spotted Dove - Streptopelia chinensis ceylonensis, Vakarai, Sri Lanka.

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Saturday, September 6, 2014

Black Bittern - Dupetor flavicollis, Vakarai, Sri Lanka.

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Foraging early in the morning on the shore of the lagoon.
Friday, September 5, 2014

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

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The noisiest bird in the garden. They come in groups and are commonly called 'Seven sisters'. They and the garden squirr...
Thursday, September 4, 2014

Brahminy Kite - Haliastur indus, looking for prey, Vakarai, Sri Lanka.

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