Amruthapura, Karnataka

Famous for a Hoysala temple. Happens to be my dad's birthplace too.

Greater Coucal

Coucal perched in the open, near our farm in my village

Coucal,Coucal perched in the open, near our farm in my village

Ashy Woodswallow

I've mostly seen woodswallows perched on electric wires. Lucky to photograph this one resting on the ground.

Woodswallow,I've mostly seen woodswallows perched on electric wires. Lucky to photograph this one resting on the ground.

Spotted Owlet

On the way from Amruthapura to Hadikere (both villages in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka), I saw this spotted owlet sitting on a twig by the side of the road, probably drying itself up.

Owlet,On the way from Amruthapura to Hadikere (both villages in Chikmagalur district of Karnataka), I saw this spotted owlet sitting on a twig by the side of the road, probably drying itself up.

Ashy Woodswallow (in flight)

Woodswallow hovering and picking off insects over a sunflower field near Yagati.

Woodswallow,Woodswallow hovering and picking off insects over a sunflower field near Yagati.

Large Grey Babbler

We found these birds foraging by the side of the highway near Amruthapura, totally oblivious to the human activity around them.

Babbler,We found these birds foraging by the side of the highway near Amruthapura, totally oblivious to the human activity around them.