A White-capped Redstart (Chaimarrornis leucocephalus) on the banks of a river in Kullu sings to the roaring water, endlessly cascading in its journey to nowhere. The redstarts were a completely new family of birds for me. Such songbird-like creatures so close to the water was at first an inconceivable idea, since I was used to merely the usual assortment of ducks and geese and overflow from nearby forests. Soon, however, I came to recognize their melodious call and the way they bobbed their tail up and down before jumping into the water for a breathless moment, only to reappear atop a rock without a single ruffled feather.
Absolutely fascinating creature! Fabulous photo. What energy! I’d love to meet this bird. Jubilant cheers,
Autumn Jade
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Thank you Autumn Jade! The bird indeed was a pleasure to observe. Stay tuned for more updates on the birds I saw in Kullu!
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I certainly will!! Looking forward to it, cheers!
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Thanks! So glad you liked it.
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