An Asian open bill stork was strolling in the marshy field below our garden in the morning and feeding from the field.
It walked slowly and elegantly. Its body movements had a minimalistic style. Its long bill remained open excepts at the tip, which is why they are named like that I presume. The long neck unlike the retracted neck of herons and egrets stand out. Its pinkish legs, greyish bill and and dull grey body in the back give them a distinct look.
It is not a common bird in our village. It is likely to be a migratory bird to our area.
I wish I had waited longer to hear its bird call!
Bird watching is complete only when one can hear their bird calls and watch their movements!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo)
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