We are in the migratory season now, so a visit to Saul kere yields more birds than in any other time of the year. Here’s the recent haul…
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The first birds I saw were Great Cormorants flying overhead…
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A solitary Brahminy kite was displaying mating behavior to attract a partner…
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There were Rose-ringed parakeets, calling, flying around and perching on a tree where they nest…
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A White-throated Kingfisher was waiting for an unwary fish to pass by…
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At a distance, some Garganeys were swimming peacefully…
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A Eurasian Moorhen was seen next…
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Another White-throated Kingfisher…
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A Little Grebe swam about…
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Several Indian Pond-Heron dotted the floating vegetation of the lake…
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Sunbirds became active as the sun gathered strength. A male Purple-rumped Sunbird was seen…
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A Gray Wagtail…
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A Squirrel was trying to get some food for breakfast…
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An Intermediate Egret’s furry feather stood out in the backlight…
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A Purple Heron skulked…
...Then it took off in style…
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And becomes a tattoo subject for the first pic...
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A Grey Wagtail was seen perched on a distant tree…
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The Brahminy Kite was able to attract a mate…
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A Red-vented bulbul flashes its prominent red vent…
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An evil looking Crane(no, NOT a bird!) peered furtively through the woods…
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A Gray-headed Swamphen came close to where I was standing…
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Lifer of the day was this brief glimpse of an Oriental Honey-buzzard…
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The name Honey-buzzard is derived from its diet which consists mainly of the larvae of bees and wasps extracted from honey combs…
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An Asian Green Bee-eater…
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The metallic gleam of a male Purple Sunbird is always awesome to watch…
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A Green Sandpiper flew very close to where I was standing. Usually they are the most shy type among the sandpipers, but this one surprised me…
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A Coppersmith Barbet…
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An Indian Golden Oriole gave poses hiding behind a very distracting twig…
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The morning moon…
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An Indian Spot-billed duck couple looked elegant…
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Some Northern Pintails were seen at a distance…
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Here’s a closer look…
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Also seen at a distance were these group of Garganeys…
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Spot-billed Duck did a flutter…
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A Western Yellow Wagtail was the last bird of the day…
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Thus ended the very satisfying morning. Hope you liked the post. Awaiting your comment…
