22.10.08

A Quail in my garden!


This quail suddenly appeared in front of my camera lens as I tried to focus on a pair of butterflies. Have been somewhat lazy about identifying it. It stayed on for quite a while foraging for food. It disappeared as mysteriously as it came!

21.9.08

White Breasted Water Hen at Sarasbaug, Pune

This white breasted water hen was daintily picking its way along the lily leaves at Sarasbaug.