Close encounter of an Asian Openbill.

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September 2017,
Chawand Village,
Udaipur,
Rajasthan.

Name: Asian Open Bill
Location: Maharana Pratap lake, Sarada Block, Udaipur.
Shot on: One Plus X (a 13-megapixel mobile phone)

I didn’t expect her to fall into my frame. It was a random click counting on my luck but the outcome proved me lucky. It was not baited, set up or called in. 


I didn’t hope much to click interesting takeoff or flight shot when the Bill left the tree.
In fact, it was peacefully settled at the top of the small tree, and a sudden bike engine noise provoked her to move away from the place.





I felt it was not a common sight for a visitor. On my way back, I realised that I should really pay attention to discover the beauty next to me.  

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