Painted Stork in Flight !

Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary is located downstream of the Cauvery Dam in the outskirts of Mysore. It is a great place for wintering migratory birds and the Forest Department oversees the organization with commendable success.

After many years of wanderlust I visited the sanctuary last week. The place was swarming with migratory birds of all shapes, colors and calls. The air was abuzz with frenetic activity. Prime amongst the birds in terms of numbers were Open Billed Storks, Painted Storks, River Terns, Black Ibis etc. The occupancy rate was a mere 25 percent. The peak season with 100 percent occupancy may be a overwhelming experience.

The current lot of birds were from Australia, Japan, Nigeria etc as well as from inland India.

Here is a shot of a Painted Stork in flight.


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