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Saul Kere Stars

Last weekend, I had the birder's dream trip to Saul Kere! I was lucky enough to spot some amazing birds, including Black-rumped flamebacks, Rose-ringed parakeets, and more. Check out the pics.



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A soft glow from the rising sun highlights the clouds in a blue sky, framed by green leaves.



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A beautiful sunrise painted the sky with orange and purple.



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A shy White-breasted Waterhen camouflaged in the undergrowth.



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A small, brown juvenile Scaly-breasted Munia with a delicate beak and bright eyes, perched on a thin branch.



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A stunning Rose-ringed Parakeet, with its emerald green plumage sits perched on a weathered branch, its long tail feathers cascading down like a colorful waterfall.



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A Red-whiskered Bulbul joined the party, its beady black eyes sparkling like the berries around it.



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Two White-cheeked Barbets perched on a branch.



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A regal Black Kite, with its sharp beak and piercing gaze, surveys its domain from its perch.




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Then, with a sudden burst of speed, it takes off.



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A lively group of Rose-ringed Parakeets, chattering and squawking, perched on a tree. One parakeet takes a leap.



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I waited until the Rose-ringed Parakeet took flight and captured these.





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Two Oriental Magpie-Robins perched on a distant tree.





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I watched an Asian Green Bee-eater perched on a branch, performing its antics. It was a truly mesmerizing sight.







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An immature Black Drongo perched on a branch.



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The adult Black Drongo's tail, like a dancer's skirts, adds to its elegant appearance.



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An Asian Green Bee-eater has just captured a bee.



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My heart soared with joy as I spotted the vibrant Black-rumped Flameback. I followed it with excitement as it climbed and hopped through the trees.









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A Black Drongo with prey in its beak.



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An Oriental Magpie Robin was seen next.



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A White-throated Kingfisher, surprisingly unafraid, sat still for a long time, allowing me to get these close-up shots.





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As the morning warmed up, I spotted a beautiful Dark Blue Tiger butterfly on my way back from my walk.



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I hope this glimpse into the avian world has brought you joy. Please share your thoughts or experiences in the comments below, and let us continue to celebrate the beauty of nature together.

39 comments:

  1. That’s why we North Americans save up all of our pennies to visit Asia. Lots of memories for me in this post.

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  2. Hello Shiju,
    A wonderful series of photos you show.
    The sunrise is really beautiful.
    The Red-whiskered Bulbul, the Black Kite, the Asian Green Bee-eater, Black-rumped Flameback I really love to see.
    Greetings Irma

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  3. Another lovely set of pictures, you never fail to delight!

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  4. Your birds are so different and beautiful. The Red-whiskered Bulbul is my favorite today.

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  5. So many treasures! Aloha and thank you

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  6. Beautiful bird variety, and I love the second photo (sunrise). That's a gorgeous sky!

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  7. To see parakeets in the wild through your photos is wonderful. In my world, they are in cages or rarely on the shoulders of people who have them as pets. :)

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  8. Amazing series of photos, Birds looks beautiful, my favourite Rose-ringed Parakeet photos.

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  9. Your bird photos make my week every week. Thanks.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  10. Your trip sounds amazing, Shiju.
    Those bird pics are incredible, especially the Black-rumped Flameback—what a beauty!
    And that sunrise? WOW!

    Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

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  11. Hello. These birds are really beautiful and your photos are amazing.

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  12. Hello Shiju,
    Wow, you did have a wonderful outing. So many gorgeous birds and beautiful photos.
    Some of my favorites are the Rose-ringed Parakeet series, the Black-rumped Flameback, The Red-whiskered Bulbul, the Black Kite and the Bee-eater. They are all beautifully captured. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. .

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  13. Wow. Your photography is plain awesome. Those takes in flight! I am impressed, it´s a joy to see!!!
    And such a variety of birds! No wonder you are a birder with all those opportunities. All I see here are fat, greedy city-pigeons, cute ravens and occasionally a group of hectic, little sparrows. So... thank you for the colorful bird-world of yours!

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  14. ...that sunrise was worth getting up out of bed. Thanks for taking me along to see these beautiful sights!

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  15. That’s a spectacular collection of photos. I love the flame-back with it’s really flame colored feathers.
    best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  16. Hello Shjiu :)
    What a joy it is to see all these beautiful birds.The Red-whiskered Bulbul is a favourite, and the series of the Asian Green Bee eater, Black-rumped Flameback, Kingfisher, and the Rose - ringed Parakeet.
    Best Regards
    Sonjia

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  17. Lots of beautiful birds captured in your photps. Well done!

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  18. Dear Shiju, you have once again taken sensational photos - no wonder your heart was jumping! I find the photos of the Black Kite, the Rose-ringed Parakeet, the extremely pretty Asian Green Bee-eater, the Black-rumped Flameback and the White-throated Kingfisher particularly breathtaking. But the other pictures are great too. I am always amazed by your close-ups and motion shots!
    All the best and have a nice Sunday
    Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2024/09/weltreise-2024-sw-usa-roadtrip-teil-1.html

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  19. Oh yes! these pictures do bring us such joy. Your work is amazing and l learn a lot about birds, here. ;)
    Thank you for sharing these sights, Shiju. :)

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  20. Wonderful photos from your part of the world,, Colourful birds and beautiful which we don´t have here in the north,, But I many "cousines" which are similiar, interesting,,
    Best wishes Lasse

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  21. What to say without falling into repetition. Beautiful photography again.

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  22. That woodpecker is really wild looking and love the parakeets in flight. You had a wonderful morning in this special place. You take the most beautiful photos!

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  23. Living in bird paradise is amazing, as all your photographs show, and that Dark Blue Tiger butterfly is priceless. I always enjoy visiting your blog.

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  24. You must have been in awe every second on this outing! So much colour brings so much joy! I am sure you headed home feeling so fulfilled on this day!

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  25. Wow~ Fantastic series of avian photos ~ so professional too ~ thanks,

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  26. A gorgeous series, with great variety. Thank you for linking up and have a great week!

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  27. Yet another set of fab photos i thoroughly enjoyed them

    Have an autumnictastic week 👍

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  28. These pictures are so good and so calming as if I am watching the birds and visiting the place pesonally. What a treat to eyes. Wonderful Post! Have a great day!
    Rampdiary 

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  29. What a wonderful set of birds - woodpeckers of any sort are a favourite of mine - shame we don't have any in Australia! Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  30. What an incredible birding adventure at Saul Kere! The variety of birds you spotted sounds absolutely amazing, especially the vibrant Rose-ringed Parakeets and the regal Black Kite. Your descriptions really bring the experience to life! I can only imagine how thrilling it must have been to capture those moments. By the way, I just shared a new post on my blog. I’d be thrilled if you checked it out https://www.melodyjacob.com/2024/09/how-to-choose-unique-bespoke-engagement-rings.html

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  31. All the time is joy here. So, thank you so much! The sunrise is pure magic!
    Happy WW and a beautiful week!

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  32. what gorgeous clouds and what a wonderful color the sky has! And the birds... what else can we talk about?! Your photos are wonderful! Happy WW! ☺

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  33. wonderful collection. Some I have seen others I have not. Love the White-throated Kingfisher one I have not seen.

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  34. The Green Bee-eater is very striking! As is the Bulbul. But I also always have a soft spot for the parakeets 🦜
    Happy WW!

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  35. Wonderful... I love the woodpecker most.

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  36. I love your sunset photos and the clouds are stunning! Thank you for sharing your snaps and for taking part in #MySundaySnapshot.

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  37. Beautiful sunset and wondrous birds. The Green Bee-eater is fascinating and and your flameback woodpecker reminds me of our pileated woodpecker.

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  38. Oh I missed your posts about humdrums in to the life of birds. Thanks for bringing back into Garden Affair.

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