Red Collared Dove, Black-winged Kite, Crested Serpent Eagle and more
Red Collared Dove numbers have been slow to build this season, but several have finally come in — around six individuals confirmed so far.
Black-winged Kites have recently been appearing in groups: two adults and one juvenile. On this day two were careening over the paddy fields and scattering all the small birds.
Crested Serpent Eagle juveniles are down in number this year, but encounters with adults are gradually increasing. The calls carry clearly from my house as well.
Small birds are also visiting the farmland. Red-throated Pipit, Eastern Yellow Wagtail, and Brambling confirmed — the Brambling was my first photograph of the species this season.
Two male Cream-coloured Doves. A female had also been present a few days earlier.
Several raptors were in the area, and the birds — including the Cream-coloured Doves — looked unsettled.
Black-winged Kite, adult. Two birds, presumably a pair, perched on a power line. The individuals here have become used to cars and motorbikes passing by and no longer flush.
A Crested Serpent Eagle near my home.
Brambling — my first shots of the season. Two birds were associating with Red-throated Pipits and others.
Red-throated Pipits are increasing in number.
White-browed Wagtails and Eastern Yellow Wagtails are roosting together in mixed groups. Juveniles are difficult to identify.
Little Egret, juvenile. Whether it's dirt or a colour morph, I'm not sure.