Greater Spotted Eagle, Cheepunkal, Kumarakam 22 Jan 2012Oriental Turtle Dove, Kumarakam 22 Jan 2012
During the 2012 Vembanad waterfowl count I surveyed Kaipuzhamuttu and Cheepunkal areas with Adv Sureshbabu Thomas, Manu and other friends. The highlight was a pair of Greater Spotted Eagles combing Cheepunkal fields. We also spotted an Oriental Turtle Dove there which is a second sighting in the region. A Chestnut Bittern was also seen.
Greater Spotted Eagle, Cheepunkal, Kumarakam 22 Jan 2012Paradise Flycatcher, Kumarakam 22 Jan 2012Flight of Gr Spotted EagleSpotted Owlet, KumarakamGr Spotted Eagle at Kumarakam 22 Jan 2012Greater Spotted Eagle in action, Kumarakam 22 Jan 2012Oriental Turtle Dove, Kumarakam 22 Jan 2012