The long beaked bird n the centre and fore of the picture
A large flock of about 140 Tringa, mixed with a few other species as well.

Seen along with @subbush this is the link to the ebird trip report Nearly Pulicat

seen along with @negi who spotted the creature from far across the valley. The Leopard was first in tall grass and then went from shady spot to shady spot and then simply disappeared. A couple of 100 metres away was a steep gully with some rock fields and a bit further away a series of small habitations