(delhibirdpix) The Commoners - # 55.08 - White-Throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) - 2014-263

Sunday, 24th, was another trip to Kherli-Hafijpur-Bilaspur-Bhatta-Parsaul area (45 SSE of Delhi) that we have discovered recently. The area has shown us more Sarus Cranes than the population estimated for the two districts of Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar (Noida,

Greater Noida and a lot more).

The tally of Sarus this trip was 44 - think one flock of 25-30 is forging in some nearby area that we have to find.

Or, may be these have dispersed to their breeding spots with the time being prime for breeding.  First half of

October would be the perfect time to visit and may be run in to the new borns that would be easily visible with

the paddy having been harvested and fields getting ready for the Rabi Crops.

All the usual were there.  Open Bill heronry is doing great - chicks making a cacophony.

Surprise was the sighting of two young White-throated Kingfishers. 

There were three - these two with one parent, I think that flew away

as I focused while a crow came chasing these away.

Here is the image.

Cheers.

Anand Arya
353, Sector 15A
NOIDA 201301
INDIA
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