Tue May 06 11:03:06 UTC 2025: ## Little Stints and Kentish Plovers Share Space in Chennai Saltern
**CHENNAI, INDIA (May 6, 2025)** – Unusual companionship has been observed among migratory birds at a saltern in Thaiyur, near Kelambakkam in Chennai. Photographs taken in late April and early May depict Little stints and Kentish plovers sharing the same space. This cohabitation is attributed to similarities in their migratory patterns and feeding habits. Both species utilize similar routes to and from their wintering and breeding grounds, fostering a peaceful coexistence, challenging the adage that familiarity breeds contempt. The observation offers a glimpse into the fascinating social dynamics of migratory birds.
First Piper 