A study in avian camouflage: Stone Curlew melds into summer dry earth, even as its eyes bulge yellow

The video follows Eurasian Stone Curlews at Wilderness Orchard in Delhi, showcasing their nocturnal habits, large yellow eyes, and nesting behavior. The birds blend into the dry summer earth, sit on their eggs to protect them from predators, and interact with other ground‑nesting species such as lapwings and grey partridges. The footage captures the curlews’ shy, gentle nature, their chicks’ attempts to fly, and the challenges of breeding in a season where predators like macaques and cats pose a threat.