FEATHERS & BEAKS

FEATHERS & BEAKS http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com Pravine Chester's Blog on birds from around the world Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:34:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://1.gravatar.com/blavatar/b216cbc957365491e684c6ce4ed0552f?s=96&d=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.wp.com%2Fi%2Fbuttonw-com.png FEATHERS & BEAKS http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com Woolly Necked Stork http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/woolly-necked-stork/ http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/woolly-necked-stork/#comments Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:34:01 +0000 Chester Pravine http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/?p=437 ]]>

Photographed at the Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur.

Filed under: Storks, Woolly Necked Stork Tagged: avifauna, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, birds, Birds of India, india, keoladeo national park, nature, storks, woolly necked storks

]]> http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2012/01/20/woolly-necked-stork/feed/ 0 28.480254 77.078643 28.480254 77.078643 chester WoollyNeckedStork8574m Potrait of a Cattle Egret http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/potrait-of-a-cattle-egret/ http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2012/01/13/potrait-of-a-cattle-egret/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:08:13 +0000 Chester Pravine http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/?p=433 ]]>

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

Filed under: Cattle Egret, Egret Tagged: avifauna, birds, cattle egret, Egrets, feathers, nature, water birds

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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.

Filed under: Indian Scops Owl, Owls Tagged: avifauna, birds, Birds of India, birds of prey, feathers, indian scops owls, nature, owls

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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.

Filed under: Brown Hawk Owl, Owls Tagged: avifauna, birds, birds of bharatpur, brown hawk owl, feathers, nature, owls

]]> http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2012/01/11/brown-hawk-owl/feed/ 2 28.480254 77.078643 28.480254 77.078643 chester BrownHawkOwl8931m Blue Heron at the Everglades http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2012/01/10/blue-heron-at-the-everglades/ http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2012/01/10/blue-heron-at-the-everglades/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:16:30 +0000 Chester Pravine http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/?p=423 ]]>

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.

Filed under: Blue Heron, Herons Tagged: avifauna, birds, blue heron, everglades, feathers, florida, herons, nature

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Great Egret taking off

Filed under: Birds of India, Egret Tagged: avifauna, birds. nature, Egrets, great egret, wading birds

]]> http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2012/01/08/flight-3/feed/ 0 28.480254 77.078643 28.480254 77.078643 chester Bhrtpr8554m (2) American Black Vulture http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2012/01/07/american-black-vulture/ http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2012/01/07/american-black-vulture/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 09:18:21 +0000 Chester Pravine http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/?p=412 ]]>

American Black Vulture at the Everglades in Florida, USA

Filed under: American Black Vulture, Vultures Tagged: american black vulture, birds, nature, vultures

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Watchful Eyes !, originally uploaded by PRAVINECHESTER.

Shikra at the Koeladeo National Park in Bharatpur, India

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Filed under: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Birds of India, Birds of Prey Tagged: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, birds, birds of prey, koeladeo national park, shikra

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Resting amongst leaves, originally uploaded by PRAVINECHESTER.

Gold Ringed Parakeet at the Koeladeo National Park at Bharatpur

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Filed under: Birds of India Tagged: birds, fauna, rose ringed parakeet

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What’s that ?, originally uploaded by PRAVINECHESTER.

A rose ringed parakeet at the Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur

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Filed under: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Birds of India Tagged: bharatpur, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, birds, keoladeo national park, rose ringed parakeet

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Bulbuls, originally uploaded by PRAVINECHESTER.

Filed under: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Birds of Bharatpur, Birds of India Tagged: bharatpur, birds, bulbuls, keoladeo national park

]]> http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2011/05/31/bulbuls/feed/ 0 chester Crested Serpent Eagle http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2011/04/27/crested-serpent-eagle/ http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2011/04/27/crested-serpent-eagle/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:03:00 +0000 Chester Pravine http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2011/04/27/crested-serpent-eagle/ ]]>

Crested Serpent Eagle, originally uploaded by PRAVINECHESTER.

Shot at the Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur

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Filed under: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Birds of India Tagged: bharatpur bird santuary, birds, crested serpent eagle, eagles, india, keoladeo national park

]]> http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2011/04/27/crested-serpent-eagle/feed/ 0 chester Painted Stork http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2011/04/24/painted-stork-2/ http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2011/04/24/painted-stork-2/#comments Sun, 24 Apr 2011 05:28:51 +0000 Chester Pravine http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2011/04/24/painted-stork-2/ ]]>

Painted Stork , originally uploaded by PRAVINECHESTER.

At the Keoladeo National Park in Bharatpur

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Filed under: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Birds of India Tagged: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, birds, india, painted stork

]]> http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2011/04/24/painted-stork-2/feed/ 0 chester Sarus Crane http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/sarus-crane-2/ http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/sarus-crane-2/#comments Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:56:16 +0000 Chester Pravine http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/sarus-crane-2/ ]]>

Sarus Crane, originally uploaded by PRAVINECHESTER.

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Filed under: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Birds of Bharatpur, Birds of India Tagged: Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, birds, cranes, sarus crane

]]> http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/sarus-crane-2/feed/ 0 chester Canada Goose http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2011/04/20/canada-goose/ http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2011/04/20/canada-goose/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:31:09 +0000 Chester Pravine http://feathersbypc.wordpress.com/2011/04/20/canada-goose/ ]]>

Canada Goose, originally uploaded by PRAVINECHESTER.

Shot at St James Park in London in August 2010.

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Filed under: Birds of United Kingdom Tagged: birds, canada goose, London, uk

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