How to Explore India for Birds & Wildlife? The Ultimate 2026-27 Guide for Travelers

India, with its vast landscapes, diverse ecosystems, and rich biodiversity, is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers alike. From the dense forests of Central India to the wetlands of the North East, India offers unrivaled opportunities for observing iconic wildlife species and rare birds in their natural habitat. Whether you are seeking a luxury wildlife holiday in India or a focused birdwatching tour, this guide will help you plan your ultimate wildlife adventure. Question: […]

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Little Grebe, Smaller Grebe

I was visiting Fota Wildlife Park with Henry recently when he spotted these two in an enclosure and I genuinely cannot get over how small a little grebe chick is. It's basically a wet pom-pom with an attitude. The adult, all chestnut throat and businesslike beak, was patrolling the surface and the chick paddled over, demanding food with the kind of cheek only baby birds can pull off. I love how the second shot caught the wee one drifting solo, perfectly mirrored on glassy water, looking […]

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Little Grebe, Smaller Grebe

I was visiting Fota Wildlife Park with Henry recently when he spotted these two in an enclosure and I genuinely cannot get over how small a little grebe chick is. It’s basically a wet pom-pom with an attitude. The adult, all chestnut throat a...

https://inphotos.org/2026/05/13/little-grebe-smaller-grebe/

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Birdwatching At Pacific Pines Central Park

Recently I visited the Gold Coast in Queensland to visit my mother and in between the hot and rainy weather, we managed to have a nice day and went for a walk at Central Park near her home. Here are photos of some of the birds we managed to spot walking around the small lake.

Magpielark (also known as peewees)

Black Swan

Eurasian Coot

Australian Magpie (adult on left, juvenile on right)

Pacific Black Ducks

Indian Myna (also known as Common Myna, an invasive species)

Dusky Moorhen

Sacred Ibis

Wood Ducks

Royal Spoonbill

https://youtu.be/6WtebSMApxA

Little Black Cormorants

Variety of birds hanging out together

Two young sulphur crested cockatoos

https://youtu.be/vLvFK9iBfg4

The lake at Central Park, nearly covered by water lillies

Until next time,

Sue

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🩶 While swimming or walking, the moorhen holds its tails upwards. The white undertail coverts are then clearly visible, so that young moorhens can follow these white signal feathers. - Tijdens het zwemmen of lopen heeft de waterhoen zijn staart omhooggericht. De witte onderstaartdekveren zijn dan goed zichtbaar zodat jonge waterhoentjes deze witte signaalveren kunnen volgen 🩶.

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A Living Water Carrier

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Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)

Keith Boden Wetlands, Brisbane, Australia

Taken with an OM-1 Mk II / M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO

Post processing in Darktable

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