A Misty Morning at Saul Kere Lake

Last Sunday, after a night of heavy rain, I decided to visit Saul Kere Lake. The lake was blanketed in a mysterious mist. I've always had a fascination with hazy, dreamlike photos, so I decided to take some shots and see what I could create. The results turned out to be surprisingly artistic, and I can't wait to show you the pictures.

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As I stepped in, patches of fog greeted me, gradually enveloping the surroundings as the sun began to rise.

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A White-breasted waterhen appeared unsure about whether I posed a threat. I remained motionless, and it swiftly concealed itself before cautiously emerging again, likely realizing that I posed no harm..

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A team of Indian spot-billed ducks remained engrossed in their grooming routine, paying little attention to my presence. Seizing the moment, I  captured a few shots.

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Following their grooming session, one of the ducks apparently worked up an appetite and began dabbling in the water, on the hunt for some fish.

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Close by, I saw a Little Grebe, and it didn't seem to mind me being there.

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As the sun began to warm the surroundings, a purple-rumped sunbird made its appearance.

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I was amazed when a red-whiskered bulbul got really close, allowing me to capture the details of its bright red whiskers.

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At this point, the mist had spread out like a blanket, covering everything evenly.

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I saw the spot-billed pelicans perched on a tree with flowers in the mist. I liked the hazy look and wanted to take more photos like it.

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I managed to capture a pelican in flight within the mist.

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It was quite a sight to witness the Bronze-winged Jacana chicks in a frenzy, scurrying about as they foraged for food. Tracking their rapid movements posed a little challenge.

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Here's another misty shot of the lake.

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A Grey heron in the distance appeared unusually animated.

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Next up, I spotted an Asian green bee-eater.

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The Indian silverbill looked charming.

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I spotted a young Brahminy kite doing something unexpected. It was carrying a twig, similar to nesting material, even though nest-building is usually an adult task. It appeared busy, flying around and gnawing on the twig as if it were a fish. Nonetheless, it provided some interesting photo opportunities.

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It was a pleasant surprise to spot an early migrant, the Grey Wagtail.

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I wrapped up the day with a distant view of a Common tailor bird.

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