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Lakescape - 366
Habitat

A scene at the

Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

... Jhadi Tal Wetland

Bhabhar-Terai Habitat
consists of Grassland
interspersed with
Wetlands and Swamps ...
... and thick forests
of mixed trees
and Bamboo ...

Here we see

1. Barasingha or Swamp Deer
( Rucurvus duvaucelii )

IUCN Status : Threatened > Vulnerable

2. Black-necked Stork
( Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus )

IUCN Status : Near-threatened

3. Gadwall ( ... very inconspicuous )


Dist. Pilibhit
Uttar Pradesh ( U.P. )
India
28.01.2015
Habitat
Grasslad-wetland-Forest in Terai
Location
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve ; Uttar Pradesg ; India
Date taken
28.01.2015
Scientific name
Rucurvus duvaucelli ; Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus
What a wonderful Lakescape image this is, Alok. I love it !!! Thanks for sharing.
 
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What a grand time you had - I love this picture Alok. It's nice to see the deer so relaxed too.

Thanks for sharing this picture with us my friend.
 
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But I did see the Gadwall ;) A great shot you've got here Alok.
 
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Great lakescape |=)| I wonder, do the deer go to mud islands like this to avoid the tigers?
 

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