A Black Headed Bunting and Baya Weaver foraging on the lake side bushes

            Shot on the edge of a lake embankment with fields and dry bush on one side. These are migratory birds from Iran and Central Asia to India during winters that come in large numbers. This year, we are seeing fewer numbers in the countryside due to climate changes and heavy rainfall during the migration season. 

The birds are very colorful when fully mature during the breeding unlike this bird with a mix of yellow and black - it is kind of loosing the breeding plumage. They prefer the paddyfields and make their presence felt during the weeks before the harvesting time. The birds flock together in large numbers and then forage the grain in the fields or on the dirt roads making for a beautiful sight. 

These birds were joined by Baya Weavers, Rosy Starlings, Bushchats, Myna's etc.. and there was a good number of them  close to 200 birds on the bank eating the buds and looking for insects in the bush.

Thanks in advance for your views and feedback. Much appreciated.

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Taken on: January 2, 2025

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Camera: Canon EOS R5, f/7.1, 1/1250 sec, 700mm, ISO 800 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R5
Lens:	EF500mm f/4L IS II USM +1.4x III
Aperture:	f/7.1
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/1250)
Focal Length:	700mm
ISO:	800
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 14.1.1 (Windows)
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