ajohn

I've only just seen this thread. Great pictures of a species that's often really difficult to see on the ground - the pond is working its magic again!
One comment though. This bird appears to be a female rather than a male. Males should show a much brighter and cleaner grey crown and nape, contrasting with the rest of the head and neck.
Compare: http://orientalbirdimages.org/se ... _ID=&pagesize=1