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.
Lesser Yellownape Woodpecker (chlorigaster)
Woodpecker,
Indian Yellow or Indian Black-lored Tit
Tit,
Red-rumped Swallow
Swallow,
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike
Flycatcher-shrike,
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.
Orange Minivet (♂)
Minivet,
Malabar Parakeet
Parakeet,
Scaly-breasted Munia (Female)
Munia,
Black-shouldered Kite
Kite,
Blue Rock Thrush (Female)
Found near the peak of Devirammana betta
Thrush,Found near the peak of Devirammana betta