During our visit to Diu, we came across many colourful birds. We could spot some birds around the Diu Fort in the shallow water. One such colourful bird is Western Reef Heron.
It is a medium-sized stocky heron that has with two plumage colour forms. The one we spotted here is with a slaty-grey plumage.
It has a whitish throat and yellow bill. It has long yellow legs. During the breeding they have two long feathers on the sides of the nape.
They stalk their prey in shallow water. They feed on at fish, crustaceans, mudskippers.
It is a medium-sized stocky heron that has with two plumage colour forms. The one we spotted here is with a slaty-grey plumage.
It has a whitish throat and yellow bill. It has long yellow legs. During the breeding they have two long feathers on the sides of the nape.
They stalk their prey in shallow water. They feed on at fish, crustaceans, mudskippers.
That's such an elegant bird - nice shots.
ReplyDeleteNice captures! Beautiful birds, love the color.
ReplyDeletethis is great :)
ReplyDeleteI think I remember seeing this species as the white form. In Egypt.
ReplyDeleteHi Rajesh-
ReplyDeleteThe shadow and the bird are beautiful in your pictures.
Lovely post!
Have a Happy Day!!
Peace :)
Very nice looking Heron~
ReplyDeletea beautiful heron for sure. I did not know you had it :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice capture.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures. Amazing colours of heron feathers.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful bird, and great photos of it...
ReplyDeleteLovely shots of the Heron
ReplyDeleteThat is one smart looking Heron, Great shots.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Gordon.
Bel oiseau ;-)
ReplyDeleteCéline & Philippe
Great-looking heron!
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