I explored Kannamangala lake for the first time last week. This lake is just about 10 miles from home. I got some nice sightings, but I think I should visit a few more times to understand the habitat and birds that reside here. Here are some pics...
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A sight of five Rose-ringed Parakeets greeted my eyes as I arrived at the parking area of Kannamangala lake...
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A solitary Eurasian Moorhen was seen next...
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The loud call of a White-browed Wagtail invited my attention to a signboard that announced fishing prohibition. I'm sure the birds will ignore the warning...
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I was right. A Little egret was seen fishing in the shallow water...
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An excited flapping of wings by an Indian Spot-billed Duck...
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The morning sky...
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The Little egret continued fishing...
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Saw a Chequered keelback snake in the water...
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A cormorant was sitting and drying its feathers and wings...
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Several Little grebes were seen ducking and diving for food...
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An Indian Cormorant was seen next...
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A Black Drongo couple in a playful mood...
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A Cannonball tree...
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I zoomed in to capture the beautiful flowers of the Cannonball tree...
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A view of the lake...
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A Pale-billed Flowerpecker was seen next...
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As the sun gathered strength, sunbirds became active. A male Purple-rumped Sunbird was seen hovering and nectaring...
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A juvenile Eurasian Moorhen...
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Several Little Grebe juveniles were seen next...
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A Common Kingfisher...
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An Indian Grey Hornbill flew into the Banyan tree. I took a few shots...
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A Great cormorant got a great catch...
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A White-browed Wagtail was catching Water Striders with ease...
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I followed the wagtail for sometime...
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A Pied Kingfisher was seen at a distance...
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India Spot-billed ducks were being quarrelsome...
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I got a very close shot of a Little Egret, but a beer bottle, discarded by some scoundrel, photo bombed...
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I sat and watched some Indian Spot-billed ducks dabbling around in the water...
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One more sky shot...
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In the fields outside the park, several Red-rumped Swallows were seen swooping around. With some help from the wind, I could lock focus a few times...
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I followed a Black-rumped Flameback who was flying from one coconut palm to another...
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Kannamangala lake looks promising and is worthy of visiting again and again. I will make a few more trips to this lake in the near future. Hope you liked the post. Look forward to reading your comments.
Great shots. Good collection.
ReplyDeleteYou do wonderful work. If I may suggest. Publish fewer pictures more often! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, and nice to have this lake so close to home!
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing bird photographer. Amazing, crystal sharp photos.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular captures.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Your bird photos are epic! What a huge portfolio of images in one post!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots as always. You just live in bird paradise.
ReplyDeleteBased on this level of success on your first visit I have no doubt that you will be returning there soon.
ReplyDeleteand again, you present us with a moment in paradise.
ReplyDeleteWhat great photos.
ReplyDeleteReally cool the cormorant with the very big fish.
Greetings Irma
Truly Awesome photos, Great post
ReplyDeleteHello Shiju, I will never get tired of looking at your blog. You are creative and clever! Your bird photos are amazing. “The Morning Sky” shot … wonderful! You have either lots of luck or lots of patience to get a shot like A Black Drongo couple in a playful mood! Love that one! Another wonderful post. Thanks for sharing! John
ReplyDeleteYour Red-rumped Swallows are very impressive -- getting images of these birds while flying is a real tour-de-force! All your photos are impressive, and as always, I love seeing so many species that are unfamiliar to me from birding in other locations.
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Dear Shiju, I am amazed that this was your first trip to Kannamangala Lake, although it is only 10 miles from your home. And this place is actually full of interesting animals.It's a shame that polluters throw their bottles into the water even in this wonderful natural setting. I had to laugh at the sign, which of course is ignored by the birds. But it's a good thing that people aren't allowed to fish, so the birds have more food. You brought wonderful photos with you and I am happy that you will now be going to this lake more often.
ReplyDeleteYou can also see birds in my blog today, because we visited the largest tree-nesting white stork colony in Central Europe again in the summer.
All the best from Austria,
Traude
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Marvelous photos! I wish the birds continued success in their [illegal?] fishing.
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ReplyDeleteThe lake looks like a fabulous place to seeing and photographing the birds. Your photos are amazing, great captures of all the birds. I have so many favorites, I would be thrilled to see all these birds. 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.
...each week, you outdo yourself! I love the water droplets off of the ducks wings.
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ReplyDeleteAn amazing quantity of birds in this one location, and amazing quality photos taken by you.
All the best.
The cormorant's eating . . . the water drop pattern on the flapping duck . . . your artistry and knowledge. Brilliant. But the shot that grabbed me today were the drongos and their forked tails and their attitudes. I won't forget them for a long, long time.
ReplyDeleteI know you are happy to have this lake so close to visit again soon. You saw a wonderful variety. I don't think I've ever seen a snake swim like that...how fascinating!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely return to this lake often!! What a treasure. All your images are showcase worthy. I especially enjoyed the closeup of the cormorant feeding.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate you taking time to link in with us at I'd Rather B Birdin' this week.
Some amazing pictures, and I really like those Hornbills.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Incredible photography! 👍👍
ReplyDeleteI especially love the shots of the water droplets falling off the duck's wings.
Happy Sunday!
Wow! is right ~ what a place and what professional nature photography ~ Thank you ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I loved the Rose-ringed Parakeets, and the Red-rumped Swallow, all are on photos by Shiju.
ReplyDeleteSplendid place to visit. Such a variety of life and beauty for your experienced eye to capture. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou always share the most amazing photos and today is no exception. You make this lake look like paradise and I feel like I took a little walk there.
ReplyDeleteWith all the amazing photos you captured, this surely won't be the last visit you make to this gorgeous place!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2022/09/a-glimpse-of-city-of-brotherly-love.html
Lovely captures as usual loved that egret looking like walking on water heheh
ReplyDeleteHave a flitter flattertastic week 👍
from what I see today this place will be able to keep you busy many times. So wonderful to have something to look forward to. :)
ReplyDeleteLoved this walk.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about all your images and story telling is that they take us along with the vivid imageries.
I am sharing some images of the lone Bar tailed Godwit that's visiting us here in Gurgaon, soon. :)
Loving the wagtail and the moorhen - truly!
ReplyDeleteAnd the other birds are oh! so sharp in definition.
I wondered if the bird in the last couple of photos was a woodpecker? The beak and the demeanour would suggest this.
#BirdWatching #BirdObservers #Orinthology #Photography #WordlessWednesday
Adelaide Dupont @ Halfway up Rysy Peak
https://geopoliticallyincorrect.blogspot.com/2022/09/test-pilots-trial-balloons-tongue-teeth.html
Yes , Black-rumped flameback is a woodpecker.
DeleteOh good!
DeleteI went out and spotted some birds this morning.
Especially a dozen and more ducklings learning their way through the estuary.
Have you ever seen ducks fly low?
Adelaide Dupont @ Halfway up Rysy Peak
Little parakeets so sweet. Love the reflections in your photos. All are artwork, beautiful. Do you have a room/wall where you display your photos in your home? You have such great captures.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos, as always. I love the Black Drongo having a bit of fun. Shows they must be intelligent birds. No thanks to the snake. I don't mind snakes, just not in the water where they surprise me!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great selection of beautiful photos and such a wonderful variety of birds! It looks like a great place to go birdwatching.
ReplyDeleteThe row of parakeets make me smile - the gossip line, haha. Love how the cormorant turns its neck, I thought that would be a great pose for a clay figure (I started pottery on a wheel this year). As always, you find so many birds! Oh, not to forget the light in the golden colored clouds is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteA delightful set once again, I especially like the wing-flaping duck!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness. You love brids very much. This is like a textbook of various birds in this single post!
ReplyDeleteWow….lovely and no fishing is great…. Nature Notes
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