Escape into the wild

  Tawny fish owls are one of the largest owl species in Asia, with a wingspan that can reach up to 140 centimeters (about 55 inches). They have a rufous-brown plumage with streaks and spots, helping them blend into their forested surroundings. These owls are typically found in dense forests near rivers, streams, and other water bodies. They prefer areas with abundant fish, which make up a significant portion of their diet. As the name suggests, fish is a primary part of their diet. They are skilled hunters and can snatch fish from the water's surface with their sharp talons. However, they also consume a variety of other prey, including amphibians, reptiles, and small mammals. Tawny fish owls are primarily nocturnal, meaning they are most active during the night. Their large eyes are adapted for low light conditions, allowing them to see well in the dark. They are known for their loud and haunting calls, especially during the breeding season. They typically nest in tree hollows...

We are searching for a Eurasian Woodcock but we didn't succeed at a place where we are searching. So we drop the search of Eurasian Woodcock and started our journey towards Mandal. In our journey suddenly one of my friend has shouted stop stop stop he had seen something beside road. That bird foraging typical like Eurasian Woodcock. For a moment we feel like it was a Eurasian Woodcock. When we reached at please we find out that it large gray-brown thrush with an exceptionally long bill. So it was a Long-billed Thrush one of the bird of our wish-list. Long-billed Thrush Zoothera monticola beside road somewher in Uttarakhand, India Feb 2020

Maguri Beel, Tinsukia District, Assam, India  25 March 2019 

Maguri Beel, Tinsukia District, Assam, India  25 March 2019