Image by roosterfeather via FlickrThe topic of this post is different from what I said it would be on my last post,but the originally intended content is included,plus some more.Apparently the consistent downpour that caused so many trouble is over,and the last few days has been warm,humid and sunny. I've observed and photographed a variety of creatures during this time,and here they are.This Lesser Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna javanica) was the recent for the originally intended post title, Quack Quack! I didn't know of these till I saw this post by my blogger friend Amila. I was on the look for this one ever since, till I finally saw this one floating in small tank at a village a little off from Kurunegala. 
Image by roosterfeather via FlickrA small flock of Scaly-breasted Munia, Lonchura punctulata were near a paddy filed yesterday,eating the seeds of some tall grass. I couldn't focus on their face though,I'd try my luck again. 
Spotted Dove (Spilopelia chinensis) are nesting, and I see some incubating and building nests at my workplace. I tried to capture one carrying a twig in the beak, but failed. But I got this shot. 
Red-wattled Lapwings (Vanellus indicus) are clearly enjoying the sunny weather too. 
Ever-present Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) is seen in both small flocks as well as individuals pecking parasites off grazing cows and buffaloes. 
Image by roosterfeather via Flickr I photographed this Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) today as I walked home after work. They seem to prefer being in water.
Image by roosterfeather via FlickrLast Sunday morning allowed me to capture this Indian Pond Heron or (Ardeola grayii).
Image by roosterfeather via Flickr This Oriental Magpie Robin (Copsychus saularis), like the Spotted Dove, is from within my working place premises. Butterflies have been plentiful around here too. This one is a Common Pierrot (Castalius rosimon).
Dragonflies and damsels have also appeared in considerable numbers, with notably many juveniles. This Pink Skimmer(Orthetrum pruinosum) is from my garden. I saw this marsh dancer on a plant in a foot path leading to a paddy field.
Allow me to finish this post with this water strider from my garden pond. Could you guys tell me the binomial name? I've got some more photos, but it's 1.40 a.m. and I can't go on. Stay put, take care! 
Really great pictures! I wish I could have some of them roaming around near me.
ReplyDeleteHi Comment1,Thank you,I'm sure some of these creatures are found in Hong Kong too.
ReplyDeleteHats Off to You
ReplyDelete"water strider from my garden pond."
ReplyDeletecould you tell me how they breed?
sometime back they appeared in our garden pond - loads of them lived happily for a while. Then they all dissapeared. I assumed it was the torrential rain. few months later a few are back again.
Our pond is in the meda midula right in the middle of colombo, so i am wondering how they suddenly appear in the water.
I guess they are no problem to the little fish..?
thanks!
N.
Hi Surajith,Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Anonymous, I too wonder how they breed and appear out of no where all of a sudden in the pond. I'll share of I find out. I don't think they harm fish,definitely not. But some fish might get them!
Seems like you had a great day, I've seen all of those birds in various parts of tropical and subtropical Asia (except the munia).............I could do with some tropical weather now actually..................
ReplyDeleteHi Stu, Actually I've almost had a great week!:-) Yes I understand you looking for warmer weather,and I wish you would have it soon.
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