White-thighed Surili

 Typically moving in small family group, however, this seemingly aged White-thighed Surili was moving alone, foraging for food.

And there, as it paused and scanned, and scanned, without success before it swung off, its presence and image spoke volumes - a face that launched a lump in the throat.

Surilis normally move together in a small group comprising an adult male, several females and young ones.

What could be the story behind this lone male moving slowly and rather passively on its own with no family members anywhere in sight?

White-throated Kingfisher

 The White-throated Kingfisher retreated to where it's high and dry, where none could reach out for or seize its prized catch.

And there to conduct its so many hits and tosses in the swing of kill.

Collared Kingfisher, Part lV - and the story continues

And the story continues.

And a new chapter looks like to begin for another, or two, or three.

The Collared Kingfishers seem to have made the taman home.  Their calls still sliced through the taman from time to time.

When I came across the female, I had wondered why she was waiting so patiently, for more than 30 minutes on the same perch, scanning around, raindrops threatening to shorten my stay.

Eventually she flew up to their favoured branch opposite the nest, and not even the Plantain Squirrel would mar her patience.

And then he flew in.

And then it's the season again, barely two weeks since the last fledgling.

And again, 5 minutes later

Zebra Dove

Live and let live, unfortunately not to be - misperceived in a troubled mental and spiritual environment, sought after.

Name it and you desire it, give it no name and you will not desire it.

Spotted Dove

For whom we care too, one and all.

Alas, an unsuccessful run!