Friday 28 December 2012

Flamingos at Chandlai

  Chandlai lake is a picturesque water body located around 35 km from Jaipur in Shivdaspura village. This lake is now an abode for hundereds of feathered visitors that have migrated here in the chilly winter months after flying thousands of kilometres across the globe. 
   
The star attraction here are the Flamingos that come here to feed on the specific type of algae that grows in these waters-Spirullina , which is a blue green algae (BGA) belonging to  the division Cyanophyta. This algae is the main component of the diet of these birds and it is also a rich source of protein.

How to reach Chandlai lake from Jaipur city:



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Flamingos at Chandlai lake

1..2..3..lift off




Nesting of Cormorants

White Wagtail


Bar headed Geese

Bar headed Geese in flight

 Along with the flamingos several other birds such as Bar headed Geese, Plovers, Stilts, Wagtails etc can also be seen in the lake. This place truly is a heaven for bird watchers as well as photographers.

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                      © Abhishek Verma, 2012. All rights reserved.
  
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10 comments:

  1. nanda28 December 2012 at 23:20

    hello
    splendid work by Abhishek
    footloose photographer .. a very apt name
    But got a very strong hold on Flemingos
    keep it up

    allthe best

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  2. Unknown31 December 2012 at 15:41

    hey beautiful photos! dude,wonder what were you doing at micro! you got your true calling here!!! good luck!

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  3. The Footloose Photographer31 December 2012 at 17:01

    Thanks a lot Neha!!I am glad that you liked the snaps..more of them coming up soon....so stay tuned!!!!

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  4. Ankita31 December 2012 at 17:22

    Helloz!!!Awesome snaps abhi,especially the designs on the walls of the fort and the birds near the lake.....

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  5. The Footloose Photographer31 December 2012 at 18:32

    Hey Anku thank you soo much :) I knew you would definitely like the paintaings!!

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  6. Tanvi20 January 2013 at 09:45

    Awesome... I certainly envy you photographers.. Great job! :)

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  7. Earth Saver :)7 February 2013 at 23:18

    Gr8 man.. info, images everythng is Good..!!

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  8. The Footloose Photographer9 February 2013 at 12:58

    Thanks Tanvi :) :)

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  9. The Footloose Photographer9 February 2013 at 12:59

    Thanks a lot Hrishikesh!!

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  10. Unknown15 February 2013 at 15:50

    hey! awesome pictures...!! :D proud of u! :D

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