Bandhavgarh Birds

Our objective was to see a tiger or two, but that wasn't to be. But we did see an astounding variety of birds.

Among the largest of the birds we saw is the lesser adjutant stork -- a close relative of the marabou stork we saw in Tanzania.

This small owl blended in perfectly with the tree bark. I think it's one of the scops owls, but like most of these birds, full identification will have to wait until I get my bird book back -- it's in our sea shipment, and probably won't arrive until February.

A different species of stork? Identification awaits….

We saw a number of these impressive eagles. I think it is a crested serpent eagle.

There are three species of parakeet in Bandhavgarh. This is the ubiquitous rose-ringed parakeet that we have seen throughout India.

The plum parakeet has a brilliant a rose-colored head.

The Indian roller doesn't look too impressive just sitting in a tree, but ….

… in flight the iridescent blue wings are a show-stopper.

Another bird awaiting identification.

And another one I haven't identified (yet).