The White-bellied Sea Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster) is a large, powerful bird of prey found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia. It is the largest sea eagle in Australia, with a wingspan of up to 2.5 meters. A brown-colored bird with a white belly and chest. Has a large, hooked beak and yellow […]
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]]>Purple Heron is larger in size compared to the most common Pond Herons. They have been sighted solitary, not so easily seen as they prefer to hunt for their prey in secluded areas. Purple Heron Bird To find them you need to see intently near the water bodies like lakes, backwaters, and wet fields. The […]
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]]>Flocks of these Slender-billed Gull look like a sprinkling of shiny silver particles in the sky from a distance, reflecting the sunshine. They can be then seen splitting into smaller groups scanning the surface of lakes and estuaries for food. They are usually seen skimming the food from the surface of the water, they do […]
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]]>We know it as a bird of prey, it is also called Black Kite. It is a fairly common bird. It can be often seen in dozens, circling over the cities, garbage dumps, and water bodies. In fact, garbage dumps are the best places to locate them if you can stand the stench. You can […]
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]]>Brahminy Kite, a bird of prey, is distinct from other kites with its characteristic white head and breast. It is usually seen flying over water bodies, be it lakes, rivers, or estuaries. Brahminy Kite In-flight It is a common bird when you look up. Circling over a huge area to spot its prey and being […]
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]]>Diving into the still waters of the Mandovi River at Malim jetty, this in-flight white-throated Kingfisher bird managed to catch a fish. And flew back to the nearby mangroves to relish. Malim jetty located on the northern side of the Mandovi River, by the side of the bridges connecting Panjim and Porvorim, is a jetty […]
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]]>The little Egret bird (Egretta Garzetta) is a small white heron, also called yellow-footed egret. You may notice that the foot is yellow in color. They are commonly seen near water bodies and fields. This one was flying, as usual with a retracted neck, across the paddy fields of Taleigao, Goa. Little Egret Bird-in-flight Often […]
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]]>Caesar Weed Flower grows in abundance on the roadsides just after the monsoons in the villages of Goa. These beautiful pink flowers of the weed naturally attract the attention of passers-by. The weed’s botanical name is Urena Lobata, also called Congo jute, and in Hindi Bachita, Unga, and Lapua. Caesar Weed Flower The flowers grow […]
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]]>Perched atop an under-construction site iron rod, this Common Kingfisher was trying to spot the fish in a stagnant water body created by rainwater. They can spot their food i.e. fish in still water and can dive into the water to shallow depths only. A member of the Kingfisher family, which includes over 90 species […]
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]]>A fishing boat, sailing in the Arabian Sea in the evening as the sun goes down is an enchanting sight. Do not miss the backdrop of stationed ships during the golden sunset hours of photography. Fishing Boat at Miramar Beach, Goa Seascape shot captured at Caranzalem beach in Goa. The silhouette of a fishing boat […]
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