Cranium Bolts

Last week, I visited Kasavanahalli lake to check the current birding scene there. I got a few good sightings. Here are the pics...

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The first sight that greeted my eyes was this Checkered keelback snake gracefully swimming along...

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Beautiful Morning glory plant is spreading wildly...

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An Asian Openbill pops out...

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A Purple heron caught my attention next...

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Some Indian Spot-billed Ducks were floating serenely on the water with some occasional flutter...

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Three Chestnut-tailed Starlings were seen next. I saw 8 of these migrants perched atop a dry tree...

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A White-cheeked barbet on the same tree...

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A Rose-ringed Parakeet also made a visit to the same tree...

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A Green Bee-eater was seen justifying its name...

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Before swallowing, it removes stings and breaks the exoskeleton of the prey by repeatedly thrashing it on the perch...

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The bees are caught in the air by making sorties from an open perch...

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Then saw a couple together...

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Water lilies in the calm water show great reflection...

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I searched in the foliage of a large Ficus tree using my binocular. I was delighted to see a Spotted Owlet hidden in the high branches...

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I saw another Indian Spot-billed Duck couple...

I was lucky to get some respite from the constant rain. Chances for birding this week seem grim. Hope you liked the post. Look forward to your thoughts...

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On my recent visit to Saul Kere lake, I saw some very pretty visiting and resident birds. Here are the pics...

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Rains continue to lash, but makes the surroundings lush. Red Canna lily...

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A resident White-throated Kingfisher was the first bird to flash its colors...

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A visiting Spot-billed Pelican was seen flying around...

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A flock of Scaly-breasted Munia was seen next...

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Saw a Eurasian Coot training her chicks...

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A Black Drongo couple were seen being attached and detached in a span of few minutes...

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A female Black-rumped Flameback (Lesser Goldenbacked Woodpecker) was seen far away...

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This Black-rumped Flameback is a visitor, likely from north India or Pakistan...

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Far on a tree were perched a male Black-naped Oriole and an Indian Golden Oriole. They are winter visitors from probably northeastern China, Korea or northern Vietnam...