Chikmagalur, Karnataka

My place of birth and will always remain one of my favourite places for birding. The district of Chikmagalur straddles both the hills and the plains, and there are abundant birds in both regions.

Red-rumped Swallow

Swallow,

Orange Minivet (♂)

Minivet,

Blue Rock Thrush (Female)

Found near the peak of Devirammana betta

Thrush,Found near the peak of Devirammana betta

Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike

Flycatcher-shrike,

Lesser Yellownape Woodpecker (chlorigaster)

Woodpecker,

Scaly-breasted Munia (Female)

Munia,

Indian Yellow or Indian Black-lored Tit

Tit,

Malabar Parakeet

Parakeet,

Wire-tailed Swallow

Photographed this swallow near a lake called Hirekolale on the outskirts of Chikmagalur.

Swallow,Photographed this swallow near a lake called Hirekolale on the outskirts of Chikmagalur.

Rufous Babbler

Babbler,

Black-shouldered Kite

Kite,