Lost in the Beauty of Hoskote

I had a great time at Hoskote Lake last weekend! The weather was perfect – sunny but not too hot. I saw some pretty birds and took lots of pictures.

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Maybe the Brahminy kite was really hungry or caught a really good fish.  It began devouring its breakfast mid-air.

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The common kingfisher was much more patient than the Brahminy kite. It seemed like it wasn't as hungry.

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The grey heron was even more patient than the kingfisher. It stayed still for a long time. I saw a painted stork in the background.

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The painted stork, a colorful addition to the scene, was clearly focused on its hunt. It waded through the water, its beak probing the mud, but unfortunately, it couldn't seem to catch anything.

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There were a lot of grey-headed swamphen. I watched one of them.

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The birding path was so peaceful and beautiful.

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When the sun started to feel warmer, the sunbirds became more active. I saw a purple-rumped sunbird flitting around.

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A Brahminy kite was looking at something interesting from a tall tree.

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A purple-rumped sunbird flew close to me. I took pictures of its acrobatics.

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A large group of spot-billed pelicans was a beautiful sight.

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A Black Drongo with its iridescent feathers shimmering in the sunlight, marked its presence.

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A red-vented bulbul looked very pretty. It was probably wearing its best clothes to find a mate.

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The black-winged stilts I saw last month are now adults. They are fishing very gracefully, their long legs perfectly suited for the task.

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I was surprised to discover a Marsh Sandpiper lurking among the black-winged stilts. It had blended in so perfectly that I hadn't even noticed it while I was taking pictures.

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I saw a Eurasian spoonbill next.

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A rustle in the nearby cornfield caught my attention. I spotted a male Baya weaver, feasting on the sweet corn tassels.

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A rose-ringed parakeet also was enjoying the sweet corn tassels.

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A red-wattled lapwing saw me and looked like it was about to scream. I moved away quietly to avoid startling it.

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The marigolds were in full bloom, their bright yellow petals a feast for the eyes. 

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I saw a Dark Palm Dart butterfly on a marigold flower. It was the first time I've ever seen one.

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I went back to the cornfield to see the Baya weaver birds.

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There was a female Baya weaver bird too.

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I saw a black drongo before I left.

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I hope you enjoyed reading about my morning at Hoskote Lake. Any birds you really liked? Let me know in the comments.