Kasavanahalli lake in Bangalore has been a victim of a real-estate boom and resultant pollution. Last year, the lake was in the news for frothing.
After citizens' activism, the lake was rejuvenated.
I was there last week for a birding trip. The rejuvenation has made the lake beautiful, but the birds are still reluctant to make this their habitat. You need tons of patience to spot the few birds that have returned and started to slowly settle down.
Here's a photo tour...
Here's a panorama of the beautiful Kasavanahalli lake. Click or tap to navigate the 360° view...
Red-wattled lapwings were flying around screaming "pity-to-do-it..pity-to-do-it". Perhaps, they are conveying their disgust to the land sharks who almost devastated their habitat...
Ludwigia Grandiflora...
Darter or Snake bird...
Darter in flight...
White-throated Kingfisher...
Dragonfly...
It started raining heavily when I spotted an adult and juvenile Little Grebe. I think the juvenile insisted for a rainy day snack and the mother instantly plucked a fish out of the water...
"Here, take your grub kiddo"
Water lily...
Purple Swamp hen...
I noticed a Brahminy Kite flying around looking raptly at something in the water...
It turned quickly and darted into the water...
And...what a catch...
It flew with its trophy to a nearby tree...
I took some shots as he was busy relishing his meal...
