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Synopsis Birds of a feather have you ever sat by the edge of a reed-fringed jheel on a misty winter morning at dawn? If you get there early enough, when the sky is still dark purple and freckled with stars and the waters are still and calm, snuggle into your windcheater and settle down. And listen and watch and yes, don't forget your binoculars! sport the silhouette of a crane. Identify the trilling call of a dabchick. Discover the exotic plumage of the brahminy duck or pay attention to the snazzy avocets dozing in the water. From grebes to pelicans, cormorants to cranes, herons, storks, geese, ducks, kingfishers, gulls, and so many other water birds, Ranjit Lal takes you bird-watching with a dash of humour, a tinge of admiration and lots of love for these magnificent creatures. An indispensable resource for all bird lovers, this book offers hours of compelling reading and pleasant browsing.