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Birding at Turahalli

I am continuing from my last post about the bird watching trip to two birding hot spots of Bangalore on the last day of the year. 
In the last post I covered the birding at Valley School.
This post contains the birds and butterflies I saw at Turahalli mini-forest. 
Here's a photo tour... 


It is wonderful to have a mini forest in Bangalore city. Thanks to the forest department for preserving it...



First bird spotted was a shy Shikra. Shikra was a favourite among falconers in India due to the ease with which it could be trained and was frequently used to procure food for the more prized falcons...



A Green Bee-eater flew in with a bee...


Thrashing the prey before swallowing...



Common Sailor Butterfly...



Ashy Drongo...



Like the Bee-eaters, the Ashy Drongo relishes bees. They were seen perched on trees near bee hives...



Bee hive...


Caterpillar of Crimson Rose Butterfly...



A Crimson Rose Swallowtail butterfly I had clicked on my last trip here...



Female Indian Golden Oriole...


One more shot of the Indian Golden Oriole...


Baronet Butterfly...







Damselfly...



One more shot of the Damselfly...



Another Green Bee-eater...








Red Pierrot butterfly...



Red-vented Bulbul...





Common Pierrot butterfly...


The Small Minivet was too shy. I couldn't see its face...


Yellow Pansy butterfly...


White-spotted fantail...



Quite surprisingly, I found a White-breasted Kingfisher in this most unlikely place with no water body around...


I have found White-breasted Kingfishers most difficult to photograph. They fly away at the slightest sign of human presence...


This was even more difficult to focus because of the branches surrounding it...


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37 comments:

  1. rupam sarmaWednesday, January 10, 2018

    Beautiful birds. Loved all pics.

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  2. CarolWednesday, January 10, 2018

    Wonderful photos. Thank-you for sharing your pictures and identifying the name of each!

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  3. shilpa aryaWednesday, January 10, 2018

    Damselflies photos are too good.. sharp n clear. Happy new year.
    https://shilparya.wordpress.com/2018/01/09/wordless-wednesday-27/

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  4. mravinashWednesday, January 10, 2018

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  5. mravinashWednesday, January 10, 2018

    Lovely post buddy....Recently went on a cycle ride to Turahalli will take my binoculars next time

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    1. Shiju SugunanWednesday, January 10, 2018

      Thanks Avinash! You should take your binoculars, it won't disappoint.

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  6. BreathtakingWednesday, January 10, 2018

    Hello!:) Exiting images of birds and butterflies I have never seen. Particular beauties are the Green Bee Eaters, ours are more bluish. Thank you for sharing so many different species, it was a treat.

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  7. Sheltie TimesWednesday, January 10, 2018

    Amazing shots. Thanks for sharing them.

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  8. IdaThursday, January 11, 2018

    Beautiful selection of birds and butterflies. Loving the Green Bee Eater and the Kingfisher.

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  9. A Colorful WorldThursday, January 11, 2018

    Oh how beautiful! They are all wonderful but absolutely adored the Black Drongo and the Crimson Rose Swallowtail. Beautiful photos!

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  10. TomokoThursday, January 11, 2018

    All of them were captured well! So beautiful and especially I like the damselfly.
    Happy Thursday!

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  11. MollyThursday, January 11, 2018

    So many lovely images, the butterflies are all so pretty

    Mollyx

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  12. Tanya BreeseFriday, January 12, 2018

    incredible photos!! just brilliant!

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  13. Fair Meadow PlaceFriday, January 12, 2018

    Your photography is beautiful. The birds and insects look so lush and well fed. https://fairmeadowplace.blogspot.ca

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  14. MichelleFriday, January 12, 2018

    I always enjoy your nature photography. SUCH great detail and composition. Thank you for linking up today and always. Have the best weekend!

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  15. Dara @ Not In JerseySaturday, January 13, 2018

    Wow, I love your close up photos! Stopping by from bloggers pit stop!

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  16. Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & BeyondSaturday, January 13, 2018

    These photos are so gorgeous and clear. I'm sure you would need patience to capture the birds as they move pretty quickly. Thanks for sharing such beautiful photos with us at #BloggersPitStop

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  17. AnonymousSaturday, January 13, 2018

    What amazing photography. My hat is off to you! Beautifully done.

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  18. eileeninmdSaturday, January 13, 2018

    Hello, gorgeous photos and captures of the birds. I love the bee-eater and all the butterflies are lovely. Thank you so much for linking up your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.

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  19. italiafinlandiaSaturday, January 13, 2018

    Great series! Lovely butterflies.

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  20. UnknownSunday, January 14, 2018

    Being an avid bird watcher in South Africa, I loved your post with all the photos of your birds. Hopefully one day I will visit your country and find some of them.

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  21. ~Lavender Dreamer~Sunday, January 14, 2018

    The Green bee eater photos are my favorites! WOW! What a gorgeous bird. And how neat to see the details of the beehive. Hope you were zooming with your camera! You are a wonderful photographer!

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  22. sandylandSunday, January 14, 2018

    red butterfly exquisite

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  23. JeanSunday, January 14, 2018

    You live where there are such beautiful birds and butterflies! I always enjoy reading your posts and seeing your beautiful photos.

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  24. SuzySunday, January 14, 2018

    The shy Shikra is so cute. Lovely pictures.

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  25. Anni Sunday, January 14, 2018

    I want to thank you for showing us at I'd Rather B Birdin' your weekend photos!! Your paticipation is always greatly appreciated.

    ...and that crimson rose swallowtail is definitely an award winner!

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  26. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMonday, January 15, 2018

    Stunning photos! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  27. One Mother HenMonday, January 15, 2018

    So many different fantastic birds and butterflies. You capture them so well. thank you for sharing, so I can see birds and insects, I don't get to experience where I live x

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  28. SnapMonday, January 15, 2018

    Gorgeous! The crimson rose butterfly took my breath away!

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  29. NCSueMonday, January 15, 2018

    I'm always entranced by your photos - the diversity in Bangalore is amazing!
    Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2018/01/a-few-feathery-visitors.html

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  30. EricaStaTuesday, January 16, 2018

    I enjoyed this Post so much!
    Heidrun XO

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  31. AnonymousTuesday, January 16, 2018

    incredible.

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  32. Claudya MartinezWednesday, January 17, 2018

    Conserving natural spaces like this is so important.

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  33. betty-NZThursday, January 18, 2018

    Wow! Such a wonderful variety of lovely creatures, as always!!

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  34. Rambling WoodsSunday, January 21, 2018

    Wow...You got some amazing shots...

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  35. Rakshith A JakatiWednesday, July 25, 2018

    Hi Sir, Planning to go this Saturday 28-07-2018, will it be fine, or any particular time need to visit

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  36. BindhiyaMonday, June 24, 2019

    Really Wonderful collection of Pics. Very good clicks and awesome photography.Thanks a lot for sharing it.
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