Oldt1mer - Keith's photos with the keyword: Goa

The Indian Pond Heron - Ardeola grayii - also known as the Paddybird, is widespread and common in southern Iran and throughout Pakistan, India, Burma, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Feeding mainly on fish, tadpoles, leeches and other aquatic tid bits, its dull colours and appearance is transformed when it takes flight owing to the bright white wing feathers. In breeding season, this elegant bird's legs are known to change colour from green to bright yellow, some have even been seen with red legs. Its habit of standing quite still whilst danger is near, allowing its excellent camouflage to work until the very last minute, has given rise to folk beliefs that they are semi blind and their name in many languages and dialects does suggest that, they do, in fact, have excellent eyesight. Normally a very quiet bird, it can emit a harsh croak, especially when disturbed. This Picture is fully © Copyrighted. None of my images may be copied, reproduced or altered in any form or manner or placed on the internet or any other social media, or in any form of publication either print or otherwise, in any form or manner without my written permission.

The beautiful Red-Whiskered Bulbul - Pycnonotus jocosus - is also known as the Crested Bulbul. It is a medium sized songbird generally found in pairs or small groups in gardens, orchards and open forests. Native to tropical Asia it has also been introduced to many tropical areas of the world where populations have established themselves including Florida, California, and Hawaii. They eat fruits, nectar and insects. They are also a popular cagebird in parts of Southeast Asia. This one was seen in Goa, India. This Picture is fully © Copyrighted. None of my images may be copied, reproduced or altered in any form or manner or placed on the internet or any other social media, or in any form of publication either print or otherwise, in any form or manner without my written permission.