Birders get the avian thrills at Maina-Curtorim bird walk

Franky Gracias

The 83rd Monthly Bird Walk of Goa Bird Conservation Network at Maina-Curtorim wetlands gave serious birders an opportunity to identify different bird species in Goa.

GBCN bird walk |Avian thrill | Flying beauties | Pic courtesy: Omkar Dharwadkar

The birders started the walk at 7.30 am which is the perfect time for sighting avian visitors.

GBCN bird walk |Avian thrill | Flying beauties | Pic courtesy: Omkar Dharwadkar

A common kingfisher, which is found along rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds.

GBCN bird walk |Avian thrill | Flying beauties | Pic courtesy: Omkar Dharwadkar

Indian whistling ducks or lesser whistling teals and (below) a Siberian stonechat.

GBCN bird walk |Avian thrill | Flying beauties | Pic courtesy: Khalid Chowhan

Blue-tailed bee-eater.

GBCN bird walk |Avian thrill | Flying beauties | Pic courtesy: Pooja KS

A wood sandpiper.

GBCN bird walk |Avian thrill | Flying beauties | Pic courtesy: Khalid Chowhan

An Asian openbill.

GBCN bird walk |Avian thrill | Flying beauties | Pic courtesy: Pooja KS