Ishan Shanavas on Instagram: "PART 9: Purple Heron The purple heron is a tall, elegant bird that often stays hidden along the edges of Bangalore’s lakes, blending into reeds and tall vegetation. This is part nine of my “Bangalore Bird Series”, where I document birds you can spot in and around the city’s lakes and wetlands. With its long neck and patient hunting style, the purple heron waits motionless before striking at fish, frogs, or other small prey. Its preference for dense vegetation makes