When it comes to birding, Hoskote lake in Bangalore is always in great shape and compels me to try it again and again. It was an easy walk last Sunday which resulted in some amazing sightings. Here's a photo tour...
Sunrise...
A Black-winged stilt was on a fishing mission, walking skillfully without disturbing the water...
Soon it caught a fish...
A Little egret was even more circumspect in its fishing mission...
Watching it was a tale of focus...
And a tale of patience...
In the end perseverance pays...
I watched the synchronous attempts of a pair of black-winged stilts...
Indian pond heron in breeding plumage...
Another little egret's fishing mission...
Common Hawk-Cuckoo...
Glossy Ibis...
Green bee-eater...
Zitting Cisticola...
Cattle egret in breeding plumage...
Passion flower...
Pied Bushchat with its catch...
Large grey babbler...
I was happy to see a Wood sandpiper at this time of the year. He probably decided to stay back instead of taking the trouble to migrate back to Europe...
Plain tiger butterfly...
Rose-ringed Parakeet...
Paddyfield Pipit...
Common Kingfisher...
Ashy Prinia...
Red-rumped Swallow...
Dew drop...
White-browed Wagtail...
Zitting Cisticola...
Sheep...
Purple-rumped Sunbird female...
Indian Silverbill...
I hope you liked the post. Do let me know your feedback in the comments section below...
That parrot is close to invisible! Thanks so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your post with us at I'd Rather B Birdin' this weekend.
ReplyDeleteWow!! So many fantastic pictures. They're all incredible, but I have a soft spot for the Kingfisher, as I always struggle to photograph them.
ReplyDeleteSuch splendid photography. Great series of bird finds, too.
ReplyDeleteSuch beauty!Great job,just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLooking at your photos, I finally understand how cameras are to photographers as brushes and paint are to artists. I see many of your photos as paintings. What an eye you have. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are superb! Loved visiting for #lifethisweek . Debbie from debs-world.com
ReplyDeleteStunning pics. Loved your post.
ReplyDeleteBeautful macros. Have a good Monday
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These photos are absolutely stunning. I'm amazed to see how still the water is in the midst of a fishing expedition. The surface is like a mirror!
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Great set of photos!
ReplyDeleteWow, wow and more wow. Your shots are amazing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up for #lifethisweek. Next week’s optional prompt: 19/51 Contentment Is…13/5/19 I hope you will join in! Denyse
These photos are wonderful. It's big birding time around here along the Texas Gulf Coast as millions of birds head north from South and Central America, so I've been learning a lot about birds. Your birds are beautiful, and you captured the life of the birds so well.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular pictures, you are so talented. I love them all, but if I had to pick a favorite ... I just love that little Kingfisher.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures!!
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Such beautiful photos. I love that sunrise too.
ReplyDeleteThese are great shots! The cattle egret is a stunner.
ReplyDeleteI am reposting a comment from Jesh as her comment didn't show up here:
ReplyDeleteHello Shiju,
Wow, the king fisher, the passion flower, and the sheep - not to mention the water drops and reflections in your captures - all amazing! It speaks of your love of nature. Whenever you have time, visit Ken(Rosy Finch Blogspot), you have something in common! Thank you for sharing this fantastic gallery of captures with All Seasons!
(As you may remember, I'm not able to get the comment through, since I have a wordpress blog).
Have a great week, Junieper/Jesh
happy wordless wednesday 😀
ReplyDeleteWow! Those are some amazing photos you've captured!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing pictures, thanks so much for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteA splash of colour / LINKY
Beautiful images! #outdoorsymommy
ReplyDeleteThe Kingfisher is the best! Thanks for linking up today and have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and so many different creatures. I really like the water drops that you captured with the fishing birds.
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Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI am in love with the shots of the green bee eater and the blue kingfisher. You must have great patience to capture these birds so well. #openslather
ReplyDeleteAmazing shots - real eye candy. Thank you for linking & happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteHello, Gorgeous collection of birds. The sheep are adorable. Pretty flowers and butterfly. Lovely photos and mosaic.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.
These are really beautiful pictures! Great work! #outdoorsymommy
ReplyDeleteGreen bee eater, wood sandpiper, wow! I learned a lot of names today. A great post, thank you.
ReplyDeletePat
Amazing. Gorgeous pictures and informative post.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful photos! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Thursday Favorite Things! I will be featuring this post at tomorrow's TFT party.
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