Picture of the Week

© K. L. Kamat

Majestic Male Painted Stork

The Ranganatittu bird sanctuary near Mysore is home to an amazing variety of birds. Although not very well known, the neighboring villages also harbor these birds, some of which come from far away lands. The above picture was taken in Kokkare Bellur, a tiny village,  where I found the people and the birds living in perfect harmony. - K.L. Kamat

See Also:

• Migrant Beauties -- Kamat on the birds of the Ranganatittu bird sanctuary in southern India

• The Birds of India

December 14,1998