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16/10/2024

The Created Hawk Eagle at Kumana National Park Sri Lanka

We’ve heard that the eagle soars above all other avian species, often reaching heights up to 200 meters. Their impressive wingspan, measuring between 50 to 54 inches, allows them to skillfully use wind currents to conserve energy by gliding effortlessly through the skies. So, finding a specimen right in front of us was truly a godsend. These magnificent raptors prey on smaller animals, particularly rodents, snakes, and birds, showcasing their prowess as top-tier predators. Their life span is thought to be around 15 years, making each sighting a valuable memory.

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15/10/2024

The Created Hawk Eagle at Kumana National Park Sri Lanka

We’ve heard that the eagle soars above all other avian species, often reaching heights up to 200 meters. Their impressive wingspan, measuring between 50 to 54 inches, allows them to skillfully use wind currents to conserve energy by gliding effortlessly through the skies. So, finding a specimen right in front of us was truly a godsend. These magnificent raptors prey on smaller animals, particularly rodents, snakes, and birds, showcasing their prowess as top-tier predators. Their life span is thought to be around 15 years, making each sighting a valuable memory.

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01/06/2024

Pied Kingfisher of Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is the proud home of six types of Kingfishers. The seventh, the black capped is a rare winter visitor. I often marvel at the many adaptations of these fascinating birds. Why did they pick the black and white colours when the others have predominantly blue plumage? Why do they hover above the water before plunging vertically into the water at breakneck speeds to grab their prey? Why do they bob their heads vigorously while perched? Intriguing questions.
More intriguing was the setting for this shot. It was possible because the sky was overcast and grey. His perch on his favourite stump contrasted with the picturesque background. I have noticed this specimen near Thunmulla on many previous trips. However, this was a stop and shoot moment. Hope you like the image.
And thank you for being part of my journey!

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01/06/2024

Pied Kingfisher of Kumana National Park, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is the proud home of six types of Kingfishers. The seventh, the black capped is a rare winter visitor. I often marvel at the many adaptations of these fascinating birds. Why did they pick the black and white colours when the others have predominantly blue plumage? Why do they hover above the water before plunging vertically into the water at breakneck speeds to grab their prey? Why do they bob their heads vigorously while perched? Intriguing questions.
More intriguing was the setting for this shot. It was possible because the sky was overcast and grey. His perch on his favourite stump contrasted with the picturesque background. I have noticed this specimen near Thunmulla on many previous trips. However, this was a stop and shoot moment. Hope you like the image.
And thank you for being part of my journey!

23/05/2024

There's light and there's the rays of a defiant sun as it goes down in a blaze of reds and orange.

The Malabar pied hornbill is a common sight at Wilpattu National Park. When daily sightings are the norm, an expectation is that you take these birds for granted, accustomed to their presence around you. However the photographer in you would always alert you to any unusual setting that would make a good photograph.

We found this pied hornbill perched against the golden light, on a lone branch, making it a phenomenal setting for a picture.

These birds are unique in that they have a large a yellow topped bill, and a prominent black casque, assisting in amplifying the hornbill’s call. What most may not appreciate is that they are monogamous breeders and remain faithful to each other.

So there you go! The light that lights up your day!

28/02/2024

Those eyes! The Crested Hawk Eagle at Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka.

22/02/2024

Shadow Games! Brown Fish Owl enjoying the comfort of the shadows on a hot tropical day in Wilpattu National Park Sri Lanka

12/10/2023

Lesser whistling ducks- at Diya Saru Wetland Park Colombo, Sri Lanka

Though they are ducks, scientifically known as Dendrocygna javanica, unlike ducks they don’t “quack” but “whistle”, a distinctive high-pitched whistling call. Lesser whistling ducks are smaller, with distinctive sleek chestnut-brown body, a white face, and a black crown. They are social birds and often gather in large flocks and are commonly found in a variety of wetland habitats, including ponds, marshes, lakes, and rice fields across Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia. They are primarily nocturnal feeders, foraging for aquatic plants, seeds, and small invertebrates during the night. This behavior helps them avoid diurnal predators.

I was at Diya Saru looking for migrant birds and ended up photographing this “a duck, but not a duck” photo. They are very adaptable and are quick to colonize made water bodies. Diya Suru is part of Colombo’s interconnected wetland water bodies that have seen quite a bit of human intervention.
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10/10/2023

Greater Thick Knee

There two varieties of Thick Knees ( also known as stone curlews) in Sri Lanka. The smaller Eurasian ad the much larger Greater Thick Knee. Crepuscular, preferring open areas, these birds rely on invertebrates for their food.

Made this shot while everyone else was focusing on the two male cubs who were supposed to be hiding behind a clump of tall grass near Thimbirivilla. Sometimes distractions do matter!

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19/09/2023

Bird Food For Crested (Changeable) Hawk Eagle
An egret feeding on the ground was not fast enough to get out of the clutches of this agile eagle, ending up as bird food. Ground feeding birds are vulnerable to large raptors such as hawk eagles, that prey on smaller birds and other animals. Their sharp sharp and powerful talons are failsafe tools that complement equally by their penetrative vision.
Loved the morning light falling on him from the right. One intriguing fact I noticed is that the bird covered the prey almost instinctively with his wings and was in no hurry to fly-off. Probably he was waiting long enough to get his breath back.
We marveled at how clinical the kill was as nature unveiled a gruesome spectacle right in front of our eyes, where one life was snuffed out so that another could live.
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24/05/2023

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