Scarlet skimmer perches in Jaipur wetland

A scarlet skimmer (Crocothemis servilia) rests on a slender stem in a Jaipur wetland on 29 September 2026, captured by photographer Kamal Kishore — a vivid start to this tour of the city's wildlife.

A glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) stands in a natural habitat in Jaipur on 29 September 2026 — this migratory wader is increasingly sighted across Rajasthan's wetlands during the monsoon season.

Black winged stilts (Himantopus himantopus) stand in a natural wetland habitat in Jaipur on 29 September 2026 — recognisable by their striking pink legs and bold black and white plumage.

A black necked stilt (Himantopus mexicanus) is captured mid flight over Jaipur on 29 September 2026 — its long pink legs trailing behind as it moves across the wetland.

A solitary black winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus) stands still in a natural habitat in Jaipur on 29 September 2026, photographed by Kamal Kishore for NationPress.

A red wattled lapwing stands alert in a natural habitat in Jaipur on 29 September 2026 — this ground nesting bird is a common but striking presence in Rajasthan's open farmland and wetland edges.

A pheasant tailed jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus) is photographed mid flight in Jaipur on 29 September 2026 — its long distinctive tail feathers clearly visible as it glides above the water.

Another frame captures the pheasant tailed jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus) in graceful flight over Jaipur on 29 September 2026 — the species is most active in Rajasthan's water bodies during and after the monsoon.

A close flight shot of the pheasant tailed jacana (Hydrophasianus chirurgus) over Jaipur on 29 September 2026 reveals the full span of its wings — a highlight of this monsoon season wildlife series.

Jungle babblers (Argya striata) perch together on a tree branch in Jaipur on 29 September 2026 — these highly social birds are rarely seen alone, typically moving in noisy groups of six to ten.

Known colloquially as the 'seven sisters', jungle babblers (Argya striata) are seen on a branch in Jaipur on 29 September 2026 — their constant chatter makes them one of the most audible birds in Indian gardens.

A further frame shows jungle babblers (Argya striata) resting on a tree in Jaipur on 29 September 2026 — the species is a year round resident of Rajasthan's urban green spaces and agricultural fringes.

Indian silverbills (Euodice malabarica) are photographed beside their nests on a tree in Jaipur on 29 September 2026 — this small finch is known for weaving compact grass nests in dry scrub and farmland.

A pair of Indian silverbills (Euodice malabarica) sit close to their grass woven nests on a tree in Jaipur on 29 September 2026, documenting active nesting activity at this site.

More Indian silverbills (Euodice malabarica) observed near their nests in Jaipur on 29 September 2026 — the species typically raises two to three broods a year, with both parents sharing incubation duties.

A cluster of Indian silverbills (Euodice malabarica) rests near their treetop nests in Jaipur on 29 September 2026, reflecting the species' colonial nesting preference in Rajasthan's dry woodland edges.

A Baya weaver (Ploceus philippinus) perches beside its intricately woven hanging nest in Jaipur on 29 September 2026 — the male of the species is renowned for constructing some of the most elaborate nests in the avian world.

The final frame in this series shows Indian silverbills (Euodice malabarica) at their nests on a tree in Jaipur on 29 September 2026 — a fitting close to a photographic record of the city's thriving urban and peri urban birdlife.