Shreyovi Mehta’s Image
Shreyovi Mehta (India) spots a bronze-winged jacana (right) approaching a purple swamphen.
Shreyovi was hidden behind a bush next to a trail, with her camera mounted on a tripod.
With a fast shutter speed and impeccable timing, she photographed the swamphen’s wings at full stretch and the jacana’s instant departure.
Surrounded by paddy fields, the Dhanauri Wetlands are home to a variety of wildlife.
At peak migratory season, the site hosts over 50,000 migrant waterfowl.
Efforts are being made to give special protection to this remarkable habitat.