A Farewell Gift from Nature
Today, on the final day of my stay in Badbar, I left early in the morning at about 6:30 a.m. to visit my farms. I wanted to inspect the newly laid pipeline network and also review the final measurements being completed with the neighboring farmers.
Indian Roller (Neelkanth): A striking bird with glowing turquoise-blue flight feathers. Highly revered in India, it is often seen perched on overhead wires, poles, or tree branches overlooking rural farmlands.
As I reached the site, I noticed a beautiful Neelkanth perched gracefully on top of the pole that had been erected for the land measurements.
Standing nearly 100 feet away, I quietly tried to capture the moment with my camera. Just as I managed to take the photograph, the bird spread its brilliant blue wings and flew away. Fortunately, I had already snapped the picture.
It felt like a special farewell gift from nature. The sight of the Neelkanth, with its dazzling blue colors against the morning sky, brought a sense of peace and joy to my heart. As I prepare to leave Badbar, this brief encounter will remain one of my fondest memories of this visit.
A beautiful goodbye from the fields of Badbar. 🐦💙🌾
