Ruddy Kingfisher
Sudhanyakhali, Sunderban Tiger Reserve
20th July, 2014
Same Individual as the on in the other post.
Here is a bird that I wanted to photograph in Sunderabans for a long time. Of the eight Kingfishers that have regular records in Indian Sunderbans, the Ruddy is the most difficult to see. It is known to be a breeding resident here (though some literature mention it as wintering). They are perhaps fewer in number than other kingfishers anyway, but the habit of keeping to dense foliage and the mangrove habitat of Sunderbans make it very difficult to observe. It is perhaps slightly easier to see in North-eastern India and northern West Bengal, from where we have seen several excellent images recently.
In Sunderbans I have heard its call many times, but encountered in only twice. it On 8th Aug, 2010 a pair was seen near the same location as this. Last Sunday, we came across a courting pair loudly calling to each other. One of them offered very good views for some 10 minutes before flying off with it partner. Of the few sightings of this bird in Sunderbans, all seem to be from Sudhanyakhali area.
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