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Last weekend at Saul Kere

 Last weekend, I spent a few hours birding at Saul Kere. Here are the sightings...

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An Intermediate Egret fished in the swamp...
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Glossy Ibis too was looking far a meal...
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I could hear an Oriental Magpie-Robin calling through the trees...
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It's always fun to watch the Scaly-breasted Munia...
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A juvenile Scaly-breasted Munia was also spotted...
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White-breasted Waterhen was almost hidden in the branches...
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Then he decided to fly...
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Also hidden in the branches was a White-throated Kingfisher with a fairly large fish...
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White-cheeked Barbet was happily singing its gutrr gutrr song...
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Then it made a missile like dash...

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A Black Drongo sat sternly defending his territory...
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A Black Kite was hovering in the sky...
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Coppersmith Barbet was busy drilling his nest hole...
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A Black-headed Ibis marked his presence...
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A Rose-ringed Parakeet couple seemed like reluctantly following the Covid social distancing protocol. Left side - female and right side - male...
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Also seen was a Green Bee-eater couple...
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White-cheeked Barbet was seen excavating nest cavity in a dry tree...
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Caterpillar of a giant leopard moth...

Thus ended an enjoyable outing. Hope you liked the post. Please do post your comment below...

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43 comments:

  1. What great photos of your observation.
    Photos 13, 19 and 22 are my favorite.
    I wish you a nice weekend.
    Greetings Irma

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  2. Hello,
    Another wonderful outing! Beautiful variety of birds and gorgeous photos. Some of my favorite are the Glossy Ibis, White-breasted Waterhen and the White-cheeked Barbet, the Coppersmith Barbet and the pretty Parakeets and Bee-eaters. Great post! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.

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  3. A great collection of birds in action! Love the Coppersmith Barbet.

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  4. Well the Audubon bird plates have gotten a serious competitor. What wonderful bird photos. Very good done.

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  5. Another fabulous collection of many-colored birds to delight the North Americans whose birds are mainly. brown, or in winter not there much.

    thanks… mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  6. Super photos again Shiju. Those barbets are just wonderful and I wish we had some in Europe. We don't have Intermediate Egrets either. If we did I think I would struggle to separate from Great Egret.

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  7. An outstanding display of bird photography. Well done, Shiju.

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  8. ...such a wonderful collection, the White-breasted Waterhen spreading its wings is my favorite. Thanks Shiju for sharing, enjoy your weekend.

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  9. Such a wonderful array of stunning birds. I find the waterhen to be unique and ever so impressive.

    Thank you so much for sharing your photos & narration this week.

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  10. That kingfisher was quite piggish, I think. :)

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  11. Nature is so beautiful and industrious and you capture our feathered friends like the Pro that you are ~ Xo


    Happy Week to you,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  12. Hi Shiju, Wow, Your blog is like scrolling through a wonderful birding guidebook. Your photos are wonderful and amazing. Thank you for sharing. I send you wishes for a happy week ahead! John

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  13. Thank you for the id of the 'Skipper' on my post!

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  14. Wonderful images! I love the Scaly-breasted Munia and the barbet.

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  15. Your photos are beautiful as always. Love the close up of the birds in different poses.

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  16. so many exotic looking birds - beautiful captures!

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  17. Love the diversity of your wildlife and your photos are always outstanding!
    Thanks so much for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2021/12/memories-of-snows-gone-by.html.

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  18. What lovely captures so clear sas always too and colourful :-)

    Have a beaktastic week 👍

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  19. Amazing bird pics.
    Just loved the post.

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  20. I'm in love with your White-cheeked Barbet photos. Such a cute bird. Always a joy to view your very professional photos.

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  21. Another great series of photos. I especially liked the barbets.

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  22. I sure love that Glossy Ibis and hope we see some here this winter! Love your photos as always! Hope you get to go out and enjoy nature this week and take more!

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  23. The water hen with it's wings out is magnificent! First could not get on, but I could after subscribing to your comments:) Have a great week, Shiju. As always you found plenty of birds for this excellent post:)

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  24. wonderful set of birds. One thing that always amaze me is that your birds are soo colorful. Really artwork most of them :) Ours are mor dull with a few exceptions.

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  25. Your close ups are a delight.
    Thank you for your wonderful support of my blog’s link up Life This Week in 2021.
    Yes, there is one more week to go, but if you are already taking a well-earned break, I will see you again in Monday 4 January 2022.
    May you be well, may you be safe, may you be content. Denyse

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  26. Gorgeous birds sighted, it must have been a lovely day for you. I have never7 seen a Barbet so close before and love seeing a King Fisher any time! Happy Holidays!

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  27. It is interesting seeing the various colours. Great photography!

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  28. What beautiful shots of so many colorful birds. I love to bird watch.

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous day and rest of the week. ♥

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  29. Those are amazing photos!! you must have a good eye to even find the birds to begin with - and then your photos - I love them!

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  30. The Kingfisher with that huge fish was wonderful and the flight shots were terrific. Every picture (as always from you) was perfect and perfectly beautiful.

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  31. Beautiful photos! The White-throated Kingfisher is stunning. He certainly looks like he's grabbed a good meal! The caterpillar is fun!

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  32. wonderful birding shots. We have the green bee-eater here too. Enjoy your birding, and your weekend ahead, stay safe and thankyou for visiting my blog this week.

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  33. It always ashtonishes me the variety of birds you find. This time I admired especially the emerald green feathers of a couple of birds. Wonderful!

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  34. I agree with Riitta... I'm always amazed and the diversity of birds you find. Not to mention outstanding photography!

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  35. Such beautiful pics and such a great place. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  36. Having trouble commenting…. That kingfisher….

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