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.

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,

Orange Minivet (♂)

Minivet,

Scaly-breasted Munia (Female)

Munia,

Lesser Yellownape Woodpecker (chlorigaster)

Woodpecker,

Malabar Parakeet

Parakeet,

Indian Yellow or Indian Black-lored Tit

Tit,

Red-rumped Swallow

Swallow,

Black-shouldered Kite

Kite,

Rufous Babbler

Babbler,

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.