The Everglades in Florida are wetlands which have a wide variety of birds. One bird that you will not miss is the Purple Gallinule. This brightly colored purple bird has a bright red spot over its beak and yellow legs. Be sure to be on the lookout for this bird when you visit the Everglades.
The Everglades in Florida is a nature lovers delight. Shot this White Ibis peeping through the tall grass of the wetlands of the Everglades. Photographed in May 2011.
A white throated Kingfisher resting on a wire in the fields.
Photographed at the Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur on the month of January.
Photographed at the Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur.
Cattle egrets are common birds that can be seen in fields and marshes. Spotted this in a field on a small country road.
November 2011
The Indian Scops Owl (Otus bakkamoena)
This small owl is difficult to spot in the daytime because of its natural camouflage . It is grey or brown in colour on the top while the underparts are buff with darker streaking. The prominent tufts or ears sit atop a facial disc that is whitish in colour. The owl nests in holes in trees laying 3-5 eggs. Feeds mainly on insects.
Brown Hawk-Owl (Ninox scutulata)
So called because of its hawk like shape, this is a medium sized owl with dark brown upperparts and whitish with reddish brown streaking underparts. The eyes are large and yellow. Sexes are similar. It feed mainly on large insects, frogs, lizards, small birds and mice. The bird nests in tree holes and lays 3 to 5 eggs. The bird is resident throughout India.This photograph was taken at the Bagh in Bharatpur resting on a tree.
The Everglades in Florida are a rich source of biodiversity. A visitor can see numerous birds , animals and plant life. The Blue Heron is one such bird that is prominently visible in the Everglades. This photograph was taken by me in April 2011 when I visited the Everglades.
Great Egret taking off
American Black Vulture at the Everglades in Florida, USA
Shikra at the Koeladeo National Park in Bharatpur, India
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Gold Ringed Parakeet at the Koeladeo National Park at Bharatpur
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A rose ringed parakeet at the Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur
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