Saul Kere Birds: Alive and Kicking

Last weekend, Saul Kere Lake was alive with bird action. Check out these pictures!

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Can you pick out a white-throated kingfisher in the photograph?

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I zoomed in and got a picture of it in flight.

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Spotted an Indian spot-billed duck dabbling.

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A grey heron patiently awaited an unwary fish.

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Peeking out from the foliage, a Bronze-winged Jacana raised its head.

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I then came across a black drongo.

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I observed a pair of Indian palm squirrels mating. I couldn't help but wonder if their large tails posed any hindrance during the act.

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The Oriental darters were seen drying themselves.

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From afar, I could see  a grey heron deftly plucking out a tilapia fish.

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It swiftly took flight with its prized catch before anyone could make an attempt to snatch it.

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Speaking of snatching, there was an actual scuffle when a great cormorant captured a massive tilapia.

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Another grey heron patiently waiting for fish.

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A Common Kingfisher (Small Blue Kingfisher) was also seen gazing intently into the water below, searching for fish.

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A resting pair of Indian spot-billed ducks.

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A male purple sunbird, in its non-breeding plumage referred to as eclipse plumage, appears rather unremarkable, akin to wearing an unattractive casual outfit. However, during the breeding season, its appearance undergoes a dramatic transformation, transitioning to a dark metallic blue to deep purple hue, adorned with an iridescent maroon collar around its neck.

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A white-cheeked barbet perched at a distance.

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A rose-ringed parakeet mobbed it, and I managed to capture both the barbet and parakeet in a single frame.

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The rose-ringed parakeet was quite lively. It was some distance away, and I attempted to capture it in flight. Here are a few blurry shots I managed to take.

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A Scaly-breasted munia came into view shortly afterward.

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A Black Drongo perched at a distance.

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The final bird of the day was an Asian green bee-eater. I managed to capture an underwhelming shot of it in mid-flight.

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I hope you enjoyed the post! I'm looking forward to reading your comments.

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