Scarecrows

Scarecrows (Known as Bagar Billa - باگڑ بلا in Urdu) are used to frighten birds as well as other animals from disturbing and feeding on recently cast seeds and growing crops. The scarecrows are usually made from wooden sticks, dressed in old clothes. They are generally made in such a way to look like people standing in the fields among the crops.

Scarecrows-Bagar Billa (باگڑ بلا)

Pied Kingfisher

The pied kingfisher (Ceryle rudis) is a water kingfisher and is found widely distributed across Africa and Asia. Its black and white plumage, crest and the habit of hovering over clear lakes and rivers before diving for fish makes it distinctive. Males have a double band across the breast while females have a single gorget that is often broken in the middle. They are usually found in pairs or small family parties. When perched, they often bob their head and flick up their tail.

Pied kingfisher

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

Locust Camouflage

Locust Camouflage

Carnival Funfair

Carnival Funfair

Monkeys in Ayubia

Monkeys in Ayubia, Pakistan

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