Image
details
Nikon D2X, Nikkor 600mm plus TC-17EII
Location: Bangalore (outskirts), Karnataka
Date: 28 April 2005
Shoot details
This common
bird is seen in most waterbodies around Bangalore City. As I watched the
bird disappear under water my eyes focused on this frog floating quietly
nearby... Welcome to digital SLR's!
Species details
The 27cm Little
Grebe is an expert diver and found across the country in freshwater
wetlands. From a distancve the Little Grebe looks like a tailless duck
and has a habit of running over water when approached. Sexes are
alike though the species sports a dark rufous-chestnut cheek in breeding
plumage (shown).
A
Birds of India presentation
