Birding at Muthanallur

This was my first visit to Muthanallur lake near Bangalore. Splashed across with fantastic views, the place seemed like a creation, specially carved for the beautiful birds that lurk around. Here's what I explored...

A little slice of paradise...

Chestnut-tailed starling...

A tiny Spotted owlet was spotted in the woods. See where the arrow is pointing...

Here are some closeup shots of the spotted owlet...

A panorama of the place where I found the spotted owlet. Click and drag to look around...

Black drongo...

Some creative posing by Grey-headed swamphen...

Blyths Reed Warbler...

Indian golden oriole...

Glossy Ibis...

Pied Bushchat...

Another scenic view...

Plain tiger butterfly...

Indian golden oriole (female)...

Rose-ringed parakeet...

Male Crimson marsh glider dragonfly...

Indian golden oriole (immature)...

White-throated kingfisher...

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Saul kere - a treasure trove of birds

With a good variety of native birds and the arrival of winter migratory birds, Saul kere lake in Bangalore has turned into a treasure trove of interesting birds. Here are some beautiful gems from my recent visit...

Common greenshank is a subarctic bird, breeding from northern Scotland eastwards across northern Europe and Asia. It is currently wintering in this lake in Bangalore...

Black-naped oriole can be called the crown jewel of this treasure trove. This is a winter visitor from eastern Asia...

Black-winged stilt...

Intermediate Egret...

Red-whiskered bulbul...

Green bee-eater...

Jungle myna...

Little ringed-plover is a winter visitor from Eurasia and northwestern Africa...

Red-vented bulbul...

Ashy prinia...

White-cheeked barbet...

Spotted dove...

 White-throated kingfisher...

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Valley school birding

My last bird watching trip to Valley school was pretty ordinary in terms of photo opportunity but special in terms of the few birds I saw. I could manage only a small number of pics. Have a look...   

The scarecrow's got a killa swag...

Verditer flycatcher...

Tawny Coster butterfly...

White-spotted fantail...

Common crow butterfly...

Black-naped monarch...