Birding trip to Hoskote lake produced some interesting sightings. Here are the pics...
The sunrise...
I saw a large number of black-winged stilts in the lake...
Here's a closeup of a black-winged stilt with a water droplet on its bill...
And a pair...
Then I saw a few Red avadavats in non-breeding plumage...
In this non-breeding avatar, the male Red avadavat is duller but has the red-rump...
And the female Red-avadavat is duller with less white spotting on the feather...
A Purple heron was seen perched on top of a tall tree...
An Ashy prinia...
Large Gray Babbler...
The Large Gray Babbler couple were celebrating the week of love...
Paddy-field pipit...
Jerdon's Bushlark...
Beautiful nature!
ReplyDeleteHello from Romania!
Awesome pics.
ReplyDeleteAmazing aviary population...and well depicted! ;)
ReplyDeleteAs always, amazing sharp and clear photos of beautiful birds. Having said that, I cannot believe the photo of the sun rising, that is just extraordinary. Well done. Have a good week, Diane
ReplyDeleteStunning! My favorite is the Avadavat. (I hoped I spelled that correctly)
ReplyDeletethanks for linking up at I'd Rather B Birdin' this week.
~Hootin' Anni (aka Anni at I'd Rather B Birdin)
You made it first this week, yay! On what unearthly hour was this? (The linky in California opens at midnight - don't know how many hours later that would be where you live). Anyways, congrats:)
ReplyDeleteIt is something special to be able to photograph one bird as clear, but a pair takes the cake! Beautiful. The black/white stilts are such elegant and pretty birds.Love the bushlark - so clear! Many thanks for taking this trip for All Seasons, Shiju! Have a marvelous week.
Hahaha! It was 1:30 PM here.
Delete...these images are GORGEOUS! The Red avadavats are new for me and they are my favorites.
ReplyDeletewow, so many gorgeous birds and great shots. Love all of them. :) I think you had a great trip.
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ReplyDeleteSpectacular photographs! I love the sunrise shot!
you always have the most amazing captures
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful collection of birds ! I have not a favorite.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for your sharing.
I remember a couple of those species from Goa I think, but it's a good few years ago. Ashy Prinia, Pied Bushchat and Paddyfield Pipit?
ReplyDeleteAs always, I enjoy your bird photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of birdie, and the sunrise it's stunning.
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You are so talented. All the photos are excellent.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
I really enjoyed looking at these great, wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteChirp, chirp. The birds outside my window were singing while I strolled through your wonderful photos. Perfect.
ReplyDeleteThat is a stunning shot of the sunrise. Bravo
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Superb shots!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like Hoskote Lake was a feast for your lens. :)
Wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular pictures! I love the Red avadavats.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are totally awesome. It's almost like being there. So many different birds I had no idea, but these are absolutely amazing. Thank you ever so much for sharing. I think I'll have good dreams tonight. :)
ReplyDeleteJaw-dropping photos, Shiju! You truly have an eye for photography.
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday!
These are all so gorgeous birds. So many stunning shots, Shiju. The eye for detail that you have is amazing!
ReplyDeleteHappy #ww and a great rest of the week to you. Hope you're joining us today. :)
Esha
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As always ...... a delight to see your bird photos!
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure if we had that many different birds here in New Zealand, I would never do anything but take photos! They are so colorful and interesting to see and I'm glad you shared their beauty with us :)
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The details you capture are a joy to behold.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up for #lifethisweek. Next week is 7/51 T: Telling Self-Care Stories #1. 17.2.2020. Hope to see you there AND the next 10 prompts are on the home page now! Denyse.
Amazing pictures 🤗
ReplyDeleteHappy wordless wednesday 😊
Brilliant shots again lovely and clear too :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a tweetastic week :-)
Wow, stunning assortment of photos. These are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! Love the stilts!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! Best regards! 😊
ReplyDeleteI love seeing your pictures! The one with the water drop on the bill, amazing!
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These pics are absolutely stunning! The pied bushcats look so dainty!
ReplyDeleteAwesome sunrise photo. Looks like you definitely know your birds. I know a bluejay, robin, cardinal, junco, but that's about my extent other than some blackbirds but not sure their correct names. Have a great rest of the week.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos !!
ReplyDeleteHello, gorgeous birds and photos. Wishing you a happy day!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what amazing birds. Many of them I have never seen before. Your photographs are beautiful, Shiju. I was particularly taken with the avadavats. What stunningly beautiful birds. Thank you for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing the stilts and the avadavat. You feature birds that I wouldn't see otherwise, and I appreciate it! Thank you for linking up and have a GREAT weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou always introduce us to birds we've never seen or even heard of before! Thank you for that! You are an amazing photographer!
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely amazing captures. Many of these birds are new to me. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI love birds. They always remind me of my grandmother, who had a real passion for them. Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos. I found this post on the Blogger's Pit Stop.
ReplyDeleteYou take such beautiful bird shots!!
ReplyDeleteThose red avadavats are stunning!
ReplyDeleteHello. Fantastics birds! Awesome photos! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHello, your sunrise image is just beautiful. I always enjoy your bird images, the Red Avadavat is gorgeous and I like the pair of Gray Babblers. They are all gorgeous birds and photos. Great post. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend. PS, thank you for the visit and comment on my blog.
ReplyDeleteYour photography is always so beautiful - what a pleasure to feature you at Inspire Me Monday #422 at Create With Joy! :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteWow! Such great photos! I think the one of the sunset is stunning! I love seeing all of the different birds. Visiting from the United States. Adrienne from Gluten Free Preppers and a member of the Blogger's Pit Stop Crew
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos from you!
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