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This species mainly breeds in temperate regions of Europe and Asia. Most populations are migratory, wintering in tropical Africa and in southern Asia from Iran to the Indian Subcontinent. It is protected as a migratory species under the Birds Directive in the European Union.
It was clicked on October, 2016 along the river bank of Damodar, Barddhaman, West Bengal
Canon 600D + Sigma 150-600 mm
500 mm, 1/800s, f/8, iso 400
Rare and beautiful. Splendid. It seems winter (though not cold) will arrive in Barddhaman earlier this year. Thanks for sharing. SaktiWild
Thanks for your comments and observation.....Many birders reported that they have regularly saw this bird ...Quote:
Originally Posted by Saktipada Panigrahi
Excellent details. Wish it was on a natural perch. Thanks for sharing.
Thank for your comment....I hope that I shall manage a good shot of it in a natural perchQuote:
Originally Posted by Subhash Shrivastava
Nice sighting. I agree that on a natural perch this would look fantastic. Keep on trying. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Sabyasachi
Yes.....I am trying to take snap of it in a natural perch...but it is very shy birdQuote:
Originally Posted by Sabyasachi Patra