Lesser Adjutant Stork

The "Lesser Adjutant" belongs to the Stork family of birds found mostly in south Asia. They are really huge weighing in about 5 kilos with a a wingspan of almost 85 inches.   This very large stork has long legs, neck and beak, and an upright posture. Their population is estimated around 6500 and is in a declining trend.

Shot this picture in Kabini while going for a boat ride in the river. The stork was wading through the water in the banks of the river, trying to catch fish.

ISO: 400
Exposure: 1/200 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Focal Length: 200mm

Shot this picture at the end of the boat ride. We spotted a elephant heard in the banks and bang in front was this fellow, trying to a catch fish. Was a nice shot, with the elephants in the background.

ISO: 400
Exposure: 1/800 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Focal Length: 135mm