Last weekend, I found myself back at Saul Kere, a lake I visit quite often. While some might think frequent visits might dull the excitement, this little urban oasis always manages to surprise me. Even on a quieter day with fewer bird sightings, the lake had its way of keeping my camera clicking.
Here’s a glimpse into what caught my eye this time.
Here's my 10-minute dash cam video of the drive to Saul Kere Lake.
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Through the haze, the sun emerges, a soft and glowing orb that paints the sky in golden hues. A fleeting moment of clarity in an otherwise dreamlike scene.
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The sun plays peek-a-boo through the bare branches.
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With wings spread wide and a graceful leap, the Grey Heron takes to the skies.
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Meanwhile, the Purple Heron skulks.
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The star of the morning was this Intermediate Egret. Ever alert and efficient, it spots its target, and with a swift, calculated dash, spears a tilapia fish. Breakfast, served fresh!
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See how it spears the tilapia right through its eye.
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A Rose-ringed Parakeet courts its mate mid-air, sending the whole group into a flurry of excitement. I couldn't resist joining the action with a shooting spree!
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After the chaos, the couple finds their moment of calm, settling down in quiet intimacy.
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To bee or not to bee… That is the question for these two Asian Green Bee-eaters. A love story, even if a little distant!
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A Oriental Honey Buzzard takes a slightly different approach than the bee-eaters. It doesn’t wait for the bees to come to it, but knocks on their doors instead.
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The Eurasian Collared Dove takes its turn, fluttering into the sky.
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Fluttering continues as the Common Myna pair stays busy, tending to their young ones nestled safely in the tree hole.
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A White-cheeked Barbet perches on a scenic spot, offering a perfect view from a distance.
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A Spotted Dove puffs up its feathers, a simple yet effective way to stay warm in the cool morning air.
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Seen after probably escaping a predator, the Indian Palm Squirrel looks bewildered, part of its tail shed as a defensive tactic in the close call.
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An Indian Pond Heron surveys its surroundings from the top of a tree.
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The day wraps up with the flash of a Purple-rumped Sunbird.
I hope you enjoyed this birding adventure! Feel free to share your thoughts and comment below!
Rather than being boring, familiar places are very exciting. It’s great to know some of their secrets and to know where to look for enigmatic and hard to find species. Quite the opposite of boring, in fact.
ReplyDeleteIt’s amazing how a familiar place can still surprise you with new beauty each time. I love how the lake always manages to inspire you! I just shared a blog post, let me know what you think.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful detailed shots of the birds in action again and as a bonus a squirrel as well. Yes glad to see it.
ReplyDeletePlaces I visit regularly are never dull to me as each time presents new details I haven't noticed before. I enjoyed the video. It gives interesting glimpses into your world.
ReplyDeleteLovely shots, all. I can see why this place brings you back time and again, it would me too.
ReplyDeleteI always your visits in nature. Beautiful photos today.
ReplyDeleteGreat photographs, great eye, love the skill and artistry.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant photos.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos, Beautiful Birds
ReplyDeleteHello Shiju,
ReplyDeleteGreat series of photos.
We have recently had a number of these parakeets flying here near where I live, they scream quite a bit.
I think the white-cheeked barbet is really beautiful, well photographed.
Greetings Irma
nice nature clicks...enjoyed them a lot
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds. You saw such a great mix,. Your sun pictures are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNice murals on the way - and the trains are high up?
ReplyDeleteGreat sun pics! Wow on how you captured the Egret. Meep... through the eye....
Thank you for showing the Parakeet in action. Yes, I did enjoy your safari very much!
Thanks! Those are actually metro tracks under construction. They're building it up high since it has to go over many flyovers and bridges.
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ReplyDeleteI would be afraid to drive there! Beautiful captures from your outing. I love the Herons, Egret, the Sunbird and Mynas. MY favorites were the Parakeets, they put on quite a show. Great post. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend.
I love the way you capture the birds in action. The mynahs today were especially neat.
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...once again, thank you for taking me along on this magical journey!
ReplyDeleteYou always see something different when you go and I know I would never get tired of visiting this area. Love the videos you are sharing. It makes it real to all of us that live in much different surroundings! Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a peaceful yet rewarding visit to Saul Kere! The way you’ve described the sun and the herons adds a beautiful, almost poetic touch to your experience. It’s amazing how even the quiet moments at such a place can surprise you.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos and such a wonderful variety of birds. Thanks for taking us along.
ReplyDeleteStepping out into such a beautiful place, I can't name all the birds but most of them, and they are all having the time of their lives!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you were excited to be back. That egret with the fish series is brilliant. Talk about being at the right time with the right lens and a lot of patience to get that grouping. And your other sightings were equally lovely. Thanks so much for coming over today. It was lovely to "see" you and to check in here again!
ReplyDeleteI liked how you started with the dash cam and it seemed all the more special to see the lake and the beautiful photos having driven out though built up areas. Wonderful photography not at all boring!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
The parakeets are beautiful! I enjoyed the series of their flight. Thank you for linking up.
ReplyDeleteYes, I enjoyed driving through the city. And of course the playing birds.
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful post for MosaicMonday. Thank you so much for your participation, dear blog friend. ...very interesting to read! There is a lot to discover every time and I like to read through the posts at my leisure to appreciate the pictures and text. It is a varied journey, full of surprises and lots of history.
Greetings from Heidrun
Such wonderful photos! It always fascinated me how so many birds you photograph can also been seen here in Israel. The world really is a small place.
ReplyDeleteFascinating and very professional photos ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Your photos always fascinate me. Such varied shots, and all so clear and colorful. I did feel especially sorry for the squirrely you shared - I hope it was just hair he lost!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us this week at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2024/12/off-to-farm-in-county-antrim-ireland.html
What magical photos always astounds me :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a photographictastic week 👍
your photographic captures are particularly beautiful ,🤩
ReplyDeleteYour images are so beautiful. Incredible beautiful. I do know what you do with them,
ReplyDeletebut being in a book would be lovely!
Happy WW and a fantastic december!
Great action shots of the herons and the parakeets. I also want to take a moment to appreciate the sunrise photos for their simplicity and serenity.
ReplyDeletethe fantastic photo of Grey Heron ..... love it
ReplyDeleteWe have several of these birds in Hawaiian. I'm familiar with the minor and the doves, but I've never seen our Rose neck parakeets mating! What a wonderful series! Thank you for sharing dear friend. Aloha!
ReplyDeleteThe sun seen through the trees is beautiful and I love the photos of the parakeets. They look both beautiful and quite comical.
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