I went for a short early morning birding trip to Nandi hills, the nearest hill station from Bangalore. Here are the birds I saw...
View from the top...
A pair of Orange-headed thrush was seen having a long face-off...
After a while they changed position but still maintained the aloofness...
Next to be seen was a male Indian paradise flycatcher with its extra long tail...
It was funny to see him bite his own tail...
Long-billed Sunbird...
Tickell's Blue Flycatcher made an appearance...
I waited for a better perch. Soon it flew around and gave various poses...
It also entertained with its clinking call...
Gray Wagtail...
Oriental white-eye...
Ashy drongo...
Indian Blackbird...
Indian blue robin...
A Verditer Flycatcher got blurred due to a blade of grass...
Then it perched on a tree far away...
White-cheeked Barbet...
A female Indian paradise-flycatcher was quite playful. It flew around and gave many interesting poses...
Another view from the top...
Last bird of the day was an Ultramarine flycatcher who just refused to show its face...
Got a glimpse of its face as it flew away...
Leaving you with a video of the descent from Nandi hills...
Beautiful clicks!
ReplyDeleteAmazing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Birds. Awesome photography.
ReplyDeleteThe Verditer Flycatcher is my favourite 'model' in this week's photos. It's his vibrant blue feathers.
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Fabulous blues on some of those birds!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos! I have never seen a robin in such colours.
ReplyDeleteStunning series.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the ride with you down the hill. Now I know you drive on the same side of the road we do in Australia. Yes, we have many places that are like that too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing on Life This Week. Next week's optional prompt is: 7/51. Self-Care: Share Your Story. #1. 18/2/19. Denyse
The Indian flycatcher is spectacular! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThat's a very smooth video but every time I saw a car coming I freaked out cuz ur driving on the wrong side of the road, watch out!
ReplyDeleteYou have so many incredible photos I hope you have a book or a calendar full of them.
I have to say I'm very impressed by the male Indian paradise flycatcher.
In India, we drive on the left side of the road.
DeleteShiju, your birds are beautiful almost beyond belief! That flycatcher ! And that beautiful blue robin... really every bird is amazing and different. These hills ... and your country ... must be a dream destination for serious birders everywhere.
ReplyDeleteHello, I am always amazed and love your bird photos. Awesome sightings of these beautiful birds. Wishing you a happy day and weekend ahead!
ReplyDeleteLeft-hand traffic is totally unusual for me.
ReplyDeleteHere in Germany we turn right. I thought there would be a collision at any moment ;-)
The photos are uniquely beautiful. there is almost no species we have here.
I am impressed. by this diversity of species !
Wow, such beautiful pics. So such color, all are so interesting!
ReplyDeleteThe flycatcher is sucb a pretty bird. I had never seen one before. Nandi hills is a beautiful place to visit in the mornings. Didn't know it was popular for bird watching too. Exquisite shots.
ReplyDeletegreat series of photos of varied birds
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! Love the flycatcher with his long tail! Thanks for sharing with us at The Blogger's Pit Stop!
ReplyDeleteHello,I would love to see all these gorgeous birds in person. The flycatcher is beautiful and I love the colors on the Orange-headed Thrush! Wonderful collection of photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day! Have a happy weekend! PS, thanks for the comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting selection od species, I enjoyed looking them over. the blue Flycatcher looks like our eastern Bluebird
ReplyDeleteIt's always a real treat to visit you and see all the birds you photograph! Just amazing! Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your exceptional shared photos for I'd Rather B Nirdin'
ReplyDeleteSo many intricate shadows! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds
ReplyDeleteHello Shiju, what beautiful birds you saw on your walk. I particularly like the Indian blackbird with it's beady little eye.
ReplyDeleteThank you for popping by and sharing at #keepingitreal.
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Lovely images, so good to see these beautiful birds and the Praying mantis makes it even better
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bro!
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