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Spring-Summer - 132
aloktewari

Spring-Summer - 132 (Anastomus oscitans)

Spring-Summer - 132 ...

With first showers of
monsoon ... grasses
get the optimum level
of temp. and moisture
to go berserk ...

... the accompanying
water collection becomes
rich store of food ...
... providing many species
of birds to shed their
lethargy and swing into
action ...
Asian Openbill is one
such species ...
Here's a pair seen
pulling out grass to
provide soft lining to
the nest ... to make their
stick-nests more comfortable
for the new arrival ...

They may be seen in more
intimate moments in
a video-clip ...
Link :
http://birdforum.tv/members/action/viewvideo/7249/Asian_Openbill/
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Anastomus oscitans

Keoladeo National Park
Bharatpur
Rajasthan
India
24.07.2015
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Habitat
Mixed Wetland and forest
Location
Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India
Date taken
24.07.2015
Scientific name
Anastomus oscitans
delia todd
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They seem to nest quite late for such large birds; however, I suppose they have to time their effort with the rains, don't they.

What a great picture you've got Alok. And beautifully described too.

Very well done my friend.
 
Kits
What a fabulous behavioural shot, Alok, and an interesting narrative, too.
 

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