Returning to Hoskote Lake's old path after a three-year absence, I was thrilled to rediscover its vibrant birdlife. Eager to explore further, I ventured back this week, curious to see what the overcast sky would reveal. By 7:30 am, the lake was alive with activity - butterflies were just emerging as the birds began their morning chorus. Enjoy the photos!
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The once secluded spot seems to have become a popular hangout, even attracting young couples. I couldn't help but notice a heart-shaped arrangement of stones, the handiwork of a hopeful romantic.
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Echoing the stone heart, a grey-headed swamphen proudly displayed its heart-shaped undertail feathers as it frequently flicked its tail.
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The wind ruffled the feathers of a Brahminy kite, giving it a startled appearance.
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A pied bush chat flitted closer.
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A common jezebel butterfly darted frantically from flower to flower, pausing only for a fleeting moment. I managed to capture a few shots between its rapid movements.
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I was able to secure a hurried, though not ideal, photograph of the coppersmith barbet.
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A flock of juvenile black-winged stilts soared and dipped, practicing their newly honed flying skills. I settled down to capture their aerial acrobatics.
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A Plain Prinia zipped by.
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The first drops of rain signaled it was time to head back. On my way out, a plain tiger butterfly caught my eye in the exact location where I'd previously chased the elusive jezebel. This one posed patiently.
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Hope you enjoyed the post. Let me know if you've spotted any of these feathered friends in your neighborhood.
That Common Jezebel is stunning! I think I like seeing butterflies in your part of the world as much as I do seeing birds!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice comment. Glad to read your wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteI am very happy about the contribution to MosaicMonday again.
Kind regards from Heidrun
Great shots again and those butterflies are really stunning. Well done again.
ReplyDeleteThe black-winged stilts look like pencil drawings in the sky and the common Jezebel butterfly was definitely worth the chase.
ReplyDeleteI love this new adventure you shared. Beautiful photos as always.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAwesome photography, Amazing Birds, Butterflies
ReplyDeleteThe butterfly colors are exquisite!
ReplyDeleteI was blown away by the Jezebel butterfly. Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI am most fascinated by the colours on the butterfly
ReplyDeleteRenewing your familiarity with this beautiful location looks very inspiring. What lovely water bird photos!
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Marvelous photos as always!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful shots these are Shiju.
ReplyDeleteI really like the Jezebel butterfly and the common Tiger butterfly, two species that I have never seen before.
Also very beautiful are the flying young black-winged stilts.
I enjoyed your photos and wish you a nice weekend.
Greetings Irma
I hope that not too many people discover your tranquil spot. Noise, diversion and litter are bound to follow.
ReplyDeleteGot some great photos, quite impressive.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing these beautiful butterflies. They are just gorgeous, as are the other subjects of your photos. Thank you for linking up and taking us back to this wonderful place.
ReplyDeleteThe kite having a bad hair day is my fave for the week.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Hello. Your bird photos are impressive. Beautiful photos of butterflies.
ReplyDeleteWow, another great outing and beautiful photos. I love the series on the jezebel butterfly and the lovely stilts with the waterlilies. Beautiful birds, butterflies and flowers. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWe definitely have a lot of Herons here but most of these birds are different from what we see in Florida. I really love the butterflies. Makes me want to get my watercolors out and try to capture some of these colors!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful birds and butterflies in this post. Their colors and your representation of those colors are both brilliant - what a joy to see this post, Shiju. Thank you, be well.
ReplyDeleteHello Shiju I am delighted to be able to see your beautiful post today. As you know I was blocked from viewing your blog for a long time, but had another try with a successful outcome this time, and I hope it continues. Those precious images of butterflies are really lovely. I have never seen either of them before, Black-winged Stilts I have seen however, but have never seen them in flight before. You took fabulous photos of these long legged ballerinas in the sky.
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Sonjia.
Dear Shiju, I will probably never see these feathered friends or butterflies in my neighborhood. All the more I am pleased that you are showing them to us in your blog with such wonderful photos again. I think the area around Hoskote Lake is predestined for romantics - nature can hardly be much more beautiful. The scenes with the flying skills of the black-winged stilts over the water lilies are pure beauty, and you have once again captured so many other wonderful things photographically.
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Beautiful bird and butterfly photography. I love the photograph with the feathers ruffled by the wind. A finely caught moment!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos - but yours always are! I never fail to find "aaaah moments" in your posts.
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Well done, the photos are beautiful. Love the butterflies and their beautiful wings.
ReplyDeleteAlways professional photos here ~ amazing butterfly shots today ~ Wow! ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
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Another set of beautiful photos great mixture and so clear :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a hoskotetastic week 👍
Love the heart-shaped stone arrangement and the swamphen's feathers.
ReplyDeleteThe Brahminy kite's ruffled feathers and the juvenile black-winged stilts' antics were wonderfully captured.
I loved the common jezebel and plain tiger butterflies too.
Happy Tuesday, Shiju!
birds and butterflies. Beautiful captures. Have a fabulous week and thankyou for visiting my blog this week.
ReplyDeleteShiju, what a great collection of photographs, as always; just what I needed to lighten my mood. (The visuals and all the info that's lately been is the news (here and there) have been a bit too much to take in.)
ReplyDeleteSplendid pictures, the butterflies are so colourful!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful butterflies! You are a perfect source of inspirations!
ReplyDeleteHappy WW and a fine week!
You live in such a beautiful country, with such beautiful, and unusual (to me) birds. I guess they are usual for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your photography. It is such a treat.
Thank you for the kind words in the comment.
ReplyDeleteI'm a little short of energy at the moment, I admit openly. We're just getting from one day to the next... Comforting words definitely help. And I enjoyed your post of the wonderful nature again!
I am very happy about the contribution to MosaicMonday again.
Kind regards from Heidrun
The great blue heron is the only one I've seen here. It's always fun to see your header collage creativity! And the variety of bird life, too.
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ReplyDeleteI love the arrangement of stones, this is so cute! Thanks for sharing and for linking up with #MySundaySnapshot.
ReplyDeleteGreat set of pictures. It seems a shame that some birds as known by names like 'Plain Prinia' - its a nice looking bird!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Shiju, On every visit to your blog, your photos reinforce my belief that Nature is amazing. Thank you for sharing your wonderful photography! John
ReplyDeleteThe special series about cormorants
ReplyDeleteSimilar yet different from your wildlife.....Michelle
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post ! Those butterfly shots are raw and stunning. Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful post! It’s wonderful to hear that Hoskote Lake's charm and wildlife have not only remained vibrant but seem to have grown even more captivating. The vivid imagery you’ve captured, from the heart-shaped arrangement of stones to the playful antics of the black-winged stilts, truly brings the scene to life. I especially loved the details about the grey-headed swamphen and the common jezebel butterfly – they add such a personal touch to your adventure. Thank you for sharing these beautiful moments and inspiring us to reconnect with nature. I look forward to more of your explorations and photos!
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