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A Serene Morning at Saul Kere

 Last weekend, I randomly chose one of my favorite lakes, Saul Kere. The morning was all misty and calm, perfect for a quiet walk. I was lucky enough to see some amazing birds, like a big, graceful Western Marsh Harrier soaring high above the water and a colorful Black-rumped Flameback. Here are the pics.



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My first sighting was of a Great Cormorant emerging after a dive, still dripping wet. It was a beautiful sight to see the water droplets glistening in the morning light.



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Later, I stumbled upon a rookery full of Cormorants, drying their wings. I spent quite some time observing their behavior.



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I witnessed Spot-billed Pelicans and Little Egrets sharing the lake, both trying their luck at fishing. 




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The cormorant caught the fish, but I could only capture the moment when the fish was about to disappear down its throat.




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The male spot-billed pelicans develop a bright yellow patch of skin around their eyes during breeding season.



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A Black-rumped Flameback woodpecker perches on a tree trunk.



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Then the woodpecker takes flight.


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The sun shines brightly through a cloudy sky, casting a warm glow on the surrounding landscape.



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A Western Marsh Harrier soars effortlessly in search of its next meal.



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It created quite a flutter among the birds and the birders.



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A beautiful Oriental Magpie-Robin perched on a tree branch.



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A White-throated Kingfisher watches intently from its perch.




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Raindrops cling to the slender blades of grass, glistening in the sunlight. 



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An Indian Pond Heron stands tall on a branch.



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A pair of White-cheeked Barbets are seen hard at work. One is diligently excavating a nest cavity in a tree trunk, while the other keeps a watchful eye, ensuring their future home is safe and secure.



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Two Ashy Drongos perch on a branch, one holding a dragonfly.





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Hope you enjoyed this quick escape! Until next time, happy exploring!

44 comments:

  1. I am curious. How did Saul Kere come by its name?

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    1. The name "Saul Kere" is derived from the Kannada language. "Saawala" means "clay," a reference to the lake bed's composition, while "Kere" simply means "lake."

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  2. Thank you for explaining that. And thank you for these Always lovely pictures from clay lake!

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  3. What a great series of photos Shiju.
    The black-rumped woodpecker is my favorite this time.
    Greetings Irma

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  4. Absolutely stunning photos. I loved looking and reading about each bird.
    Sue

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  5. Love the raindrops and, as always, enjoyed your flow of dialogue when telling the story of each bird.

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  7. Great sky. Beautiful birds.

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  8. Like your other visitors, I always enjoy my trips with you. You're a great storyteller in the dialogue with the amazing photos. I am in love with the black-rumped flamebacked woodpecker. I've never seen a woodpecker with such beautiful feathers. I don't know if I would call the rust color a flame but it is gorgeous.

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  9. Marvelous captures of our avian friends!

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  10. I liked the droplets of rain on the Great Cormorant best. All the avian images are in focus and provide us with information about them.

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  11. I love those spot billed pelicans. Hard to imagine a purple hued pelican. I also love cormorants. We have those here where I live.

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  12. Thank you. I always enjoy my weekly visits here. I do my bird watching here.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  13. Your birds this week are especially beautiful, particularly the woodpecker.
    best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  14. Hello,
    Another great outing and beautiful variety of birds. I enjoyed all your birds and photos, some of my favorites are the Pelican, the Woodpecker, the Kingfisher and the Barbets! All the birds are beautifully photographed. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a wonderful weekend.

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  15. Lots of activity! Your head must be turning constantly! I really like birds that are muted in colour yet have a splash of brightness that catches your eye when they fly by!

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  16. Give me such a daily escape. Wonderful but unfortunate.

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  17. What a lot of cormorants! WOW! And that pelican....it looks lavender! I could be my mascot! heehee! Enjoy your weekend!

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  18. Thanks so much for sharing many great photos of birds I would never see!

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  19. The shot of the cormorants with the buildings behind them is so nice!

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  20. You are fortunate top see such a wonderful assortment of birds and water fowl. I enjoyed seeing them all in your photos--the Pelicans are so unusual and the kingfisher bird is very beautiful!

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  21. ...Shiju, once again you have shared amazing images. Thank you.

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  22. Thanks so much for sharing these spectacular photos of birds, they are amazing.

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  23. The Cormorants are always lovely to see. Your shots are always exceptional. Thank you for linking up.

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  24. Always wonderful to see your birds. Have a fabulous week. I am joining you at Mosaic Monday.

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  25. Stunning photos - as always!
    Thank you for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2024/11/avoca-mill.html

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  26. Amazing series of photos, Great post.

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  27. Another set of fab photos i enjoyed them all :-)
    Have a tanfastic week and thanks for linking up 👍

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  28. Always wonderful feathered friends photos and so professional ~ thanks,

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

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  29. you captured some really amazing images. the indian pond heron was definitely a favorite for me. the bird did not need any real color to be a standout. have a great week!!

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  30. the sixe of Spot-billed Pelicans look so big...... great photos

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  31. So very beautiful. Such sweet pics.

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  32. Beautiful shots of the birds as always. I must admit, I particularly like the cormorants with the large building in the background. (Having followed my WW photos for a while, I'm guessing that won't surprise you 😸)

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  33. Thank you for these beauties offered for explorations.
    The first image with the drops of water is so special!
    Happy WW and a fine week!

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  34. Amazing series of photos! Thanks so much for sharing! 🤗

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  35. I so love your black-rumped flameback woodpecker. What a beautiful bird is it. What does it eat?

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    1. Thanks! It's a stunning bird. They mostly eat insects, fruits, and berries.

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  36. Wonderful as ever. Another wonderful contribution for MosaicMonday. Thank you for your participation. ...very interesting to read!
    There is always a lot to discover and I like to read through the posts at my leisure to appreciate the pictures and text.
    Greetings from Heidrun

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  37. This blog is a great window into the avian world.
    I've been learning a lot, here. :)

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  38. Fabulous pictures, as ever. The photos of the pelican are stunning, but my favourite is the cormorant. The cormorant is the most interesting bird we see in the UK (in my opinion). I normally see it a couple of times when on holiday in Cornwall, but I actually saw one in the lake at our local park (a long way from the sea!) recently.

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  39. I love how you capture the reflections so beautifully in the water - Thanks for sharing and for taking part with #MySundaySnapshot.

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