Chhari Dhand Wetland Reserve Part V : Water Birds (Part II)

   Chhari Dhand is a seasonal marshy wetland in Banni grasslands (see the intro post explaining about Banni and Chhari Dhand here) on the southern edge of the Great Rann of Kutch. The seasonal lake is home to a large number of birds in winter, including numerous water birds.(See previous posts on Great White Pelicans, Common Cranes and Water Birds).

 

A pair of Indian Spot-billed Duck and Drake swimming calmly

   The name 'Spot-billed' is derived from the red spot at the base of the bill that is found in the mainland Indian population.

Gear: Nikon D7200 with AF-S Nikkor 200 - 500mm F/5.6E ED VR

Exif: 500mm, f/5.6, 1/640 sec, ISO 280

DoP: Nov 22

Loc: Chhari Dhand, Kutch, Gujarat, India

Indian Spot-billed Drakes contesting over a Duck ?!

Gear: Nikon D7200 with AF-S Nikkor 200 - 500mm F/5.6E ED VR

Exif: 500mm, f/5.6, 1/1600 sec, ISO 400

DoP: Nov 22

Loc: Chhari Dhand, Kutch, Gujarat, India

And seeing the contester, the couple scurries back

Gear: Nikon D7200 with AF-S Nikkor 200 - 500mm F/5.6E ED VR

Exif: 500mm, f/5.6, 1/640 sec, ISO 250

DoP: Nov 22

Loc: Chhari Dhand, Kutch, Gujarat, India

Two female Northern Shovelers and many other water birds

at the seasonal wetland of Chhari Dhand

Gear: Nikon D7200 with AF-S Nikkor 200 - 500mm F/5.6E ED VR

Exif: 500mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec, ISO 100

DoP: Nov 22

Loc: Chhari Dhand, Kutch, Gujarat, India

Two female Northern Shovelers flying away over seasonal lake of Chhari Dhand

Gear: Nikon D7200 with AF-S Nikkor 200 - 500mm F/5.6E ED VR

Exif: 500mm, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec, ISO 100

DoP: Nov 22

Loc: Chhari Dhand, Kutch, Gujarat, India