I explored Kannamangala lake for the first time last week. This lake is just about 10 miles from home. I got some nice sightings, but I think I should visit a few more times to understand the habitat and birds that reside here. Here are some pics...
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A sight of five Rose-ringed Parakeets greeted my eyes as I arrived at the parking area of Kannamangala lake...
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A solitary Eurasian Moorhen was seen next...
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The loud call of a White-browed Wagtail invited my attention to a signboard that announced fishing prohibition. I'm sure the birds will ignore the warning...
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I was right. A Little egret was seen fishing in the shallow water...
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An excited flapping of wings by an Indian Spot-billed Duck...
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The morning sky...
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The Little egret continued fishing...
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Saw a Chequered keelback snake in the water...
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A cormorant was sitting and drying its feathers and wings...
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Several Little grebes were seen ducking and diving for food...
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An Indian Cormorant was seen next...
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A Black Drongo couple in a playful mood...
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A Cannonball tree...
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I zoomed in to capture the beautiful flowers of the Cannonball tree...
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A view of the lake...
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A Pale-billed Flowerpecker was seen next...
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As the sun gathered strength, sunbirds became active. A male Purple-rumped Sunbird was seen hovering and nectaring...
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A juvenile Eurasian Moorhen...
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Several Little Grebe juveniles were seen next...
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A Common Kingfisher...
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An Indian Grey Hornbill flew into the Banyan tree. I took a few shots...
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A Great cormorant got a great catch...
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A White-browed Wagtail was catching Water Striders with ease...
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I followed the wagtail for sometime...
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A Pied Kingfisher was seen at a distance...
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India Spot-billed ducks were being quarrelsome...
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I got a very close shot of a Little Egret, but a beer bottle, discarded by some scoundrel, photo bombed...
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I sat and watched some Indian Spot-billed ducks dabbling around in the water...
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One more sky shot...
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In the fields outside the park, several Red-rumped Swallows were seen swooping around. With some help from the wind, I could lock focus a few times...
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I followed a Black-rumped Flameback who was flying from one coconut palm to another...
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Kannamangala lake looks promising and is worthy of visiting again and again. I will make a few more trips to this lake in the near future. Hope you liked the post. Look forward to reading your comments.
