Birds Around Me

The Eurasian Wigeon (Anas penelope), known in Hindi by names such as पेसन, पटारी, फरिया, and छोटा लालसिर, is a graceful dabbling duck that visits India during the winter months. Belonging to the family Anatidae, it is a medium‑sized duck measuring about 45–50 cm in length with a wingspan of 75–86 cm.   Male Wigeon (Anas penelope) पेसन, पटारी, फरिया, छोटा लालसिर Male Wigeons are striking in appearance. They have a chestnut head with a distinctive yellowish crown, gray body, and white shoulder patches that flash in flight. Females are more subdued, mottled brown with a pale belly, blending well into wetland habitats. Both sexes are excellent swimmers and dabblers, feeding mainly on aquatic plants, grasses, and occasionally small invertebrates.   Female Wigeon (Anas penelope) पेसन, पटारी, फरिया, छोटा लालसिर Iceland, July 2025 In India, Wigeons are widespread winter migrants, arriving in large flocks to wetlands, lakes, marshes, and river backwaters. They are often seen ...

The Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) is a common bird in coastal areas, and it can often be seen flying over the open ocean or perched on cliffs or rocks. The Black-legged Kittiwake is a social bird, and it is often seen in large colonies. It is a medium-sized gull that is native to the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans. Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) is a common bird, and it is not considered to be threatened. Spends the winter on the open ocean, often seen from shore and hardly inland. They are social birds and breed in large colonies.  Immature Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)  Pembrokeshire, U.K. Tips for amateur birders: Look for Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)  in coastal areas, especially near cliffs and rocks. Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) are most active during the day, so you are most likely to see them then.  Black-legged Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla)  are often seen in l...

There are some birds that you keep looking for hours and you will not spot, and then out of nowhere, you spot a few right there in front of you. Common Snipe सामान्य छाहा, पानलवा, छाहा (Gallinago gallinago)  is one such bird for me. I can't tell you how excited I was when I first saw it. It was the day I bought new binoculars and bang first bird away from the backyard was Common Snipe सामान्य छाहा, पानलवा, छाहा (Gallinago gallinago). Common Snipe सामान्य छाहा, पानलवा, छाहा (Gallinago gallinago)  Iceland, July 2025 The Common Snipe सामान्य छाहा, पानलवा, छाहा (Gallinago gallinago) ) is a medium-sized wading bird with a long, straight bill and short legs. It is found in marshy habitats throughout the world and is a popular target for birding enthusiasts, including amateur bird watchers. The Common Snipe सामान्य छाहा, पानलवा, छाहा (Gallinago gallinago)  is a well-camouflaged bird, it is usually shy and conceals itself close to ground vegetation and flushes only when...

Lemsford Springs, a spring-fed lagoon, by Lemsford Village, Welwyn Garden City, is a small reserve perfect for wading birds. The reserve is about 4.5-5 hectares and has a few habitats, shallow lagoons, marsh, woodland, hedgerow, etc. Winter is the ideal time for birdwatching here, as it does not freeze in the cold. Waders love it here, as they feed on freshwater shrimps.  List of birds I have seen in last couple of years at Lemsford Springs: Common Kingfisher छोटा किलकिला, राम चिरैया, शरीफन, निता मछराला (Alcedo atthis) Green sandpiper (तुतारी) - Tringa ochropus Common Redshank (छोटा बटन) - Tringa totanus Grey heron अंजन, नरी, सैन, खैरा बगुला (Ardea cinerea) Little Egret करछिया बगुला (Egretta garzetta) Robin (Erithacus rubecula) Dunnock (Prunella modularis) Wren (Troglodytes troglodytes) Good was walking and enjoying quiet bird watching !!! Location of Lemsford Springs: Lemsford Village, AL8 7TN To access the site, arrange the key with the warden's house just outside the reserv...

Little Grebe पनडुब्बी, पांतिरी, डूबडुबी, चरुका (Tachybaptus ruficollis) is a drab-colored plump little swimming bird with silky underparts, short pointed bill, and no tail. In breeding plumage the head and neck become dark brown and chestnut and the swollen yellow gape. It is seen on a pond, village tank, and jheel swimming about like a miniature duck and diving like Little Cormorant. The birds were often seen in twos or threes but congregations of 50 and more could be seen on larger water bodies.  Little Grebe पनडुब्बी, पांतिरी, डूबडुबी, चरुका (Tachybaptus ruficollis) December 2025 Jabalpur, M.P., India Little Grebe पनडुब्बी, पांतिरी, डूबडुबी, चरुका (Tachybaptus ruficollis) are astonishing divers. It is said, if fired at by s shotgun it will vanish underwater before the charge reaches it. Their food primarily consists of aquatic insects and larvae, tadpoles, snails, and small fishes.  Hindi name of   Little Grebe (Tachybaptus ruficollis):  पनडुब्बी, पांतिरी, डू...

The Barnacle Goose was once thought to spontaneously arise from barnacles, hence its name. This bizarre belief stemmed from the observation of goose chicks appearing near barnacles on the coast, but of course, it's now known that they hatch from eggs like any other bird! Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis)  Iceland, July 2025 Smaller than the Canada Goose (Branta canadensis), the Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) visits the coastal lowlands of Britain in winter.  Black, white, and grey goose with a creamy white face. The back of the head, neck, and breast are all black. Their black bill is slightly smaller than other geese.  Medium-sized goose, with s triking black and white contrast: The most distinctive feature is the bold contrast between its black head, neck, and upper breast, and its creamy-white face and belly. This sharp divide makes them easily recognizable even from afar. Silvery-gray wings and back: The wings and back are covered in beautiful silvery-gray feathers...