A serial killer in a pool of blood?
We arrived at this crime scene at the Yala National Park during the photography tour that I guided last month. The cold look of the murderer, the bloody scene and eiry silence; we could just about connect the dots. Was it as bad as it seems?
No.
The reddish hue in the water was painted by floral elements of a nearby tree – Tamarind Tamarindus indica. Our prime suspect; the Lesser Adjutant, although has a criminal record of preying on unsuspecting birds, reptiles and small mammals, was innocent at this particular occasion.
Lesser Adjutant is a member of the Stork family and in Sri Lanka, it is mainly found in the dry zone where it is considered a scarce breeding resident. Its bare head almost like that of a vulture is an adaptation to deal with carrion, which account for its severe appearance deficits.
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5 comments:
Very amusing post, Amila, but informative at the same time. Well done.
Bobbie
Thanks! Bobbie. Glad you liked it.
Have a great day!
LOL... I am very fond of the CSI series (all of them) so had to chuckle when I read your "bloody scene" comments.
"Who killed Colonel Mustard?" It was the Lesser Adjutant, in the jungle, with its beak! ::grin::
Hi Pat,
I too like CSI.
Moments later some Painted Storks joined this bloody scene too!
Hey Amila, I think the bird did it! ;-) Great who dun it story and I love the photo.
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