Moments with Rishika

Bathed in the brilliant light of dawn, let us take our places on that golden stage and lead truly magnificent lives ~ Daisaku Ikeda ☀️

The captivating Indian Roller or Blue Jay and also known as 'Neelkanth'. This beautiful bird has a mesmerizing sky blue colored tail with a hint of Prussian blue color. The feathers towards the centre have a dull green tint. Its throat and neck is noted to be purplish lilac in color with dash of white streaks.

These prey birds are known for their significant aerobatic displays which it performs during the breeding season. It flies high up in the sky and descends downwards in a circular motion, flapping its winds rapidly producing harsh chack sounds.

It's a State bird of many Indian states like Karnataka, Odisha & Telangana and is considered to be a sacred bird in Hindu mythology. It is associated with Lord Shiva and is a protected species.

Shot on Canon!