I guess this is
the first time flamingos visiting Chennai’s water body or for me to get know
first. But once I come to see the pictures of flamingos standing on Pallikaranai
Marsh in Flickr (last month), I was quite surprised and couldn't wait checking the
wetland other day to see them alive. I have seen a flamingo during my boat ride
on Pulicat Lake but it was just a glance and it fly past quickly across the sky.
Flamingos migrate
usual to Pulicat Lake on the border of Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh and PointCalimere in Nagapattinam District, that too only during winter seasons. But it
was amazing to see flamingos brushing their nose in large numbers, amid
extreme summer heat of Chennai! Thought man itself finding tough to complete
the summer phase, I wonder how they manage the summer heat.
The pictures
here are captured by my cousin who accompanied me during the Pallikaranai marsh
visit and we drive past the Solinganallur-Pallavaram stretch checking a flock
of flamingos standing amid the freshwater swamp. The birds where almost white
in color with pale pink feathers on wings, to tall grasses and emerging
buildings background. I really missed the opportunity to check them closer
through binocular which I forget to bring along with me, but I got content
images through my Canon Powershot and also view at closer.
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| Glossy Ibis... i guess |
18 comments:
You know, I've only seen flamingos once in my entire life - in St. Augustine Florida when I was a little kid. They are such beautiful birds!!
What a wonderful sight! Such lovely shots too.
aww they r so sweet
These are wonderful photos of the flamingos. It must have been a real thrill to see so many at one time.
how neat to see the flocks there. :)
Nice shots!
These are beautiful shots! It is wonderful to see exotic birds in Chennai
Wow---so many Flamingos... Great group of photos, Jeevan. Thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Betsy
Great info with beautiful photos
thanks jeevan
So the take over of pallikaranai marsh by forest department (and declaring it as a protected forest land) seems to be working. Good :)
Destination Infinity
Wow, serene and cool pictures! Amazing flamingos herd!
Never seen flamingoes, maybe I will get the chance someday.
How Nice. Lucky to see them.
Nice photographs . Thanks for sharing.
This looks like it was a fun trip and you got some great photos of the flamingos. I don't have flamingos nearby, and think I've only seen them once in my life - so pretty!
Wonderful shots. It is delight to see these birds.
What great sights! Love these captures.
Beautiful shots.
Absolutely, absolutely, marvelous!
Thank you!
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