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Pond Heron - Juvenile

Ardeola grayii

Photo by Kranti Dhiman
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Its small heron juvenile of old world origins . Found commonly in ponds of India and adjoining countries.I m lucky to caught this in camera when suddenly it appears infront of me . Got it as late monsoon season is persisting here in India. The last in series is the resting juvenile ...

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Comments (26)
sunnyjosef
Congrats Kranti!... Cute little one!!
Bhagya Herath
Congratulations Kranti ... very nice series of a cute fellow....
Arun
Congrts Ji ....
Kranti Dhiman
Thanks Adi ... ur suggestions make this for me .... a big thanks to u :)
Adarsha B S
Congratulations Preet..Such a lovely pose and gorgeous capture..Innocence is captured at the right moment - with perfection..Second picture is superb infact..:)
Kranti Dhiman
Thanks Ashley and a big thanks to all PN members and rangers for selecting my little one as SOTD ..... really I m overwhelmed ... such appreciation keep me going ahead :)
AshleyT
Congrats Kranti, this young heron has been chosen as Spotting of the Day! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectnoah/photos/a.10150595289465603.674700.10150120463815603/10156044768425603/?type=1&theater Twitter: https://twitter.com/projectnoah/status/641446397024301056
Kranti Dhiman
Welcome Armadeus.4 .... thanks you too for appreciation !!
Liana
This little one is rocking the green legs! Awesome pics Kranti. Thank you for sharing :)
Arun
Great Spotting !!

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PublishedSeptember 4, 2015

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