C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre, Chennai

While it’s a little early for that time of the year when birds from different parts of the world flock to the fertile, nourishing watering holes in and around the city, a number of them are already being spotted at Vedanthangal and Perumbakkam lake.

From colonies of Asian Openbil Stroks to solo sightings of white throated kingfishers, from the common cormorant to the familiar green bee eater, they are all arriving. TNIE lensmen Ashwin Prasath and Jatin bring you a glimpse of the merriment.

Source: The New Indian Express, 10.02.2021, Chennai Supplement, pg.3