By the Bhairavapalem mudflats, near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India.

The Indian Skimmer is an endangered species.
By the Bhairavapalem mudflats, near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India.

This is one of the very few skimming shots I snagged. Acquired skill, direction of wind, gentle sun light presented at the right angle, ebb of the tide, and large numbers of birds apart, the way the actual location is situated can make it easy to predict where the birds perform their skimming shows; one can then be prepared to capture the action.

This location has all of the above, except that the area where they can skim is large; it's not easy to predict where they will dive to skim. Ideally I'd wish for a small pond of still water next to their roosting place, without being challenged by the expanse of the location, for capturing the skim shots; Or in other words, I want the moon... LOL. It wasn't a bad trip. Quick, but tiring.

The Sec'bad-Kakinda train trip in 1st A/C was most enjoyable. There's an Indian Railways mobile app similar to Swiggy/Zomato that let's you order your meal ahead based on your train journey's PNR number. Thank you, Mrs and Mr.JBS, of Kanuru Agraharam Sri Sai Temple, my fellow passengers visiting from the US, for educating me and for the delightful conversation throughout! I will never go hungry again on a train journey in India. What a very small world!

On the return train journey, I was way too tired, so just crashed and had to be woken up when my station arrived. My co-passenger in the coupe - seemed like a man of importance, given the number of people coming to check on his comfort and well being - wasn't too keen on striking up a conversation either.

Loved the company of my passionate birding friend Raja Chenna.

Many thanks to another passionate friend Abdul Raheem for planning the whole trip. Very sorry you could not make it, Raheem Bhai! Much obliged to Drjagan Pannala, R Eswar Kumar and Sriram Reddy for your invaluable advice and timely assistance when I called upon you, in preparation for the trip.

By the way, did you know this trivia?
What's a group of skimmers called? A "folk of skimmers"!

Gear : Nikon Z9; 600mm f/4 TC Z lens;
EXIF : Focal length: 840mm, Aperture f/5.6, ISO 400, SS: 1/1250s

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Réalisé le 24 novembre 2024 à Reserva Arena Blanca, San Martin, Pérou.

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Taken on November, 24th / 2024 at Reserva Arena Blanca, San Martin, Peru.

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Réalisé le 18 novembre 2024 à Playa Eten, Lambayeque, Pérou.

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Taken on November, 18th / 2024 at Playa Eten, Lambayeque, Peru.

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Réalisé le 23 novembre 2024 à Yambrasbamba District, El Progreso, Amazonas, Pérou.

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Taken on November, 23rd / 2024 at Yambrasbamba District, El Progreso, Amazonas, Peru.

Tags:   Tyranneau à face jaune Zimmerius viridiflavus Peruvian Tyrannulet Moscareta Peruana (viridiflavus) Oiseaux Birds Aves Laval Roy Pérou Passeriformes Tyrannidés Yambrasbamba District El Progreso Amazonas

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Pennypack Trust. Huntingdon Valley, PA USA

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This Hairy Woodpecker was picking grubs and insects from the shallow hole in this tree. They hitch up tree trunks and along main branches, sometimes feeding at the bases of trees, along fallen logs, and even on the ground at times. They have the slowly undulating flight pattern of most woodpeckers.

Nikon Z9 camera with Nikon Z600mm f 6.3 PF lens.
1/1250 F 6.3 ISO 640

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

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