Our first birding trip to Malathahalli lake, Bangalore turned out to be more dramatic than we had imagined. What promised to be a sunny day when we started, turned out with thick teal tinged clouds as soon as we reached the lake. The bad weather came as a blessing in disguise. Read on to know...
As the dark clouds started to dim the light, an Oriental Magpie Robin made an appearance...
I somehow captured a Pale-billed Flowerpecker in the low light condition...
It started to drizzle, but we chased a Plain tiger butterfly to have at least some pictures before the rain played havoc...
Rain finally fell, drenching the surroundings and the flock of Eurasian Coots in the lake...
I clicked water drops as we took shelter under the canopy of an outhouse...
Thankfully, the rain and thunder storm ended soon and caused very minor annoyance...
The most amazing sight awaited us as we exited the outhouse after the rain. Some Peafowls came out for a dance after the rain...
Usually the peafowls limit themselves to the small island in the lake and are very difficult to spot...
Peacocks are vulnerable to attacks because their flight is slow due to their heavy plumage. They find it safe to come out in the open only before and after a rain. During rain, their predators will themselves be scampering to find a safe place to hide...
Far away, a peacock was seen in flight...
Calotropis gigantea aka milkweed flowers...
Ashy Prinia...
Greater Coucal...
Passiflora foetida...
Saw a beautiful Peucetia Viridans aka Green Lynx spider on the Passion Fruit vine...
The species is primarily of interest for its usefulness in agricultural pest management, for example in cotton fields. The Green Lynx spiders have been observed to hunt several moth species and their larvae, including some of the most important crop pests...
Indian Robin...
Oriental Magpie Robin...
Passiflora foetida aka Stinking Passion Flower....
Rose-ringed Parakeets...
Crimson Rose Butterfly...
A female Purple Sunbird...
Truly wonderful images from nature. Thanks so much for linking up with "Through My Lens"
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Just amazing! The photos are just amazing! They leave me speechless!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous photos! And what a wonderful birding adventure that must have been.
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~ Joy @ joysweb
Wow... what a fantastic Post!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant photos.
ReplyDeleteCannot believe Bangalore has so much natural beauty! :O Simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteWonderful clicks!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your photos are so incredibly gorgeous! I loved seeing all the exotic birds and butterflies and flowers. Just stunning!
ReplyDeleteOh my - once again your post makes me gawk in amazement. Such beautiful photos, and such an amazing variety of flora and fauna.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing each week. I always look forward to seeing what you've been shooting.
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The blue tiger butterfly was my favourite this time but it’s so hard to choose as all your shots are such great quality and well composed. Thank you for linking up to #PointShoot 📸
ReplyDeleteYour photography is stunning. Every single picture is wonderful, and I especially loved the ashy pirinia (I hope I spelled that somewhere near correctly). Beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteYou are a wonderful photographer. I am having a hard time deciding which birds I like best...I love the beak of the sunbird...and parakeets, always...the saucy tail of the Indian Robin...I could go on and on!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Kay
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
Beautiful photos! Glad you were there in spite of the rain.
ReplyDeleteOh my what beautiful photography!
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...such a wonderful collection of nature's wonders! Some I recognize from my trips to Maui and others are new to me. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteAmazing collection of images. This time I choose, even it is difficult, the butterflies!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing them!
Wishing you a beautiful week! Happy WW!
Each photo is a work of art!
ReplyDeletetotally gorgeous.... I am awash with envy. Thank you!
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ReplyDeleteI love the peacock flying - never seen one before like this.
Happy WW :)
Amazing photos! That green spider looks like something out of an animated movie, that's so cool!
ReplyDeletevery wonderful images from nature. Thanks for sharing.
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Wow .... You got some great photos in spite of rain...
ReplyDeleteOkay, beautiful pics of the birds. You totally had me there!!! BUT....... When you posted pics of BUGS.... YOU LOST ME!!! eeeeeeeuuuuuuuu I HATE BUGS & THEY HATE ME! I'm so allergic to small insect bites I swell up like GI - GAND - DAH!!! Sheesh! Oh well, the birds are pretty anyway!
ReplyDeleteLove those Peacocks! I often think I would like to have one on my farm, but they are quite noisy. Thanks for linking up today!
ReplyDeleteThe Peacocks are beautiful...we are fortunate to have a few that roost near us, however my favorite from this shoot was the Pale Billed Flowerpecker. Quite beautiful in that light.
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- Lisa
You always have such beautiful nature photos! I liked listening to the rain fall in your video.
ReplyDeleteYou have the talent, equipment, location, knowledge and eye to make such remarkable photos. The bird ones are wonderful. I love how the rain sounded, with no cars or other noises nearby. And the droplets off the outhouse roof are really something. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! These are postcard worthy. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Great series of critters!
ReplyDeleteIt really did come down thick and fast didn't it. It looks as though the animal kingdom is well used to that and know when to take cover. I love your peafowl.
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Wow! Your photos are amazing. It looks like you saw so many birds and creatures. #CountryKids
ReplyDeleteHello, your bird photos are always amazing. I love the peafowl and the butterflies. Lovely flowers. Thank you so much for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a peacock in flight! Your photo captures are so good!!
ReplyDeleteWow - some fantastic shots there #countrykids
ReplyDeleteHello, the Crimson Rose butterfly is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteConstantly in awe of your amazing photography.
ReplyDeleteWonderful
ReplyDeleteFor sharing this special post with us birders this week at I'd Rather B Birdin', I thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing pictures - what did you use? Shame about the rain.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous series of images.
ReplyDeleteEvery week I cannot wait for your windows on the world , you take me there in unique fashion.blessed mother's Day
ReplyDeleteWow! I am totally blown away. Gorgeous! #pointshoot xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow. I've never seen a peacocks wings out like that in flight, amazing birds. Love seeing your nature shots :)
ReplyDeleteThe peacocks are so beautiful. Lovely pictures.
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Awesome photos. Loved them. I've never seen a Peacock in flight before. Also that spider was super cool looking.
ReplyDeleteWow! I am totally blown away. Gorgeous Thanks for sharing with us i love your blog always m ready to read all your blog very nice information your share with us thankyou
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