Birds Around Me 0058 - Bluethroat (नीलकण्ठी पिद्दा) - Cyanecula svecica
It was an early winter morning in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. I set out with my camera kit, camouflaged in military green, ready for another day of birding. Just then, the milkman on his daily round stopped, curiosity written all over his face. He bombarded me with questions—where was I going so early, what was I doing with such a big camera, whether I worked for a newspaper or television, and how much I got paid for this “job.” Finally, with a chuckle, he concluded that I had far too much free time. Before leaving, he invited me to his farm, promising I could photograph “loads of birds” there, and gave me directions. Bluethroat (नीलकण्ठी पिद्दा) - Cyanecula svecica Sanjivini Nagar, Jabalpur His farm happened to be along my usual route, so I decided I’d stop by on my way back. At the very least, I thought, I could buy the fresh butter he always boasted about. After a two-hour walk, I reluctantly went to his farm. To my surprise, he greeted me with great excitement, intro...