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Indian Pond Heron

The Indian pond heron or paddybird (Ardeola grayii) is a small heron. It is of Old World origins, breeding in southern Iran and east to Pakistan, India, Burma, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. They are widespread and common but can be easily missed when they stalk prey at the edge of small water-bodies or even when they roost close to human habitations. They are however distinctive when they take off with bright white wings flashing in contrast to the cryptic streaked olive and brown colors of the body. Their camouflage is so excellent that they can be approached closely before they take to flight, a behavior which has resulted in folk names and beliefs that the birds are short-sighted or blind.
Source of information: wikipedia.org

Indian Pond Heron-Ardeola grayii



Harnoi Abbottabad

Harnoi is a beautiful picnic spot about 10 km from Abbottabad (khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) on the Nathiagali Road. The crystal clear water stream and the lush green hills around add to the beauty of the area. There is also an amusement park at Harnoi. I really enjoyed my short stay at Harnoi.

Harnoi Abbottabad


The Little Egret-Egretta garzetta

The Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) is a small white heron in the Genus Egretta, Family Ardeidae. It's attractive white plumes on crest, with slight neck, black, thin, pointed bill and black legs with yellow feet.

The Little Egret-Egretta garzetta


Nathia Gali

Nathia Gali (Urdu: نتھیا گلی‎) is a mountain resort town or hill station in Hazara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is a part of the Galyat range, where several hill-stations are situated, closely connected to each other, and with their names mostly ending in 'Gali'. Nathiagali is known for its scenic beauty, hiking tracks and pleasant weather, which is much cooler than the rest of the Galyat due to it being at a greater altitude. It is situated 34 kilometers at one hour's drive away from both Murree and Abbottabad, lying midway between these two places. The Union Council of Nathia Gali is divided into the following areas: Bagan, Donga Gali, Jhansa, Keri Sarafali, Keri Raiki, Lassan, Malach, Nathiagali and Pasala.

Nathia Gali