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,

Blue Rock Thrush (Female)

Found near the peak of Devirammana betta

Thrush,Found near the peak of Devirammana betta

Black-shouldered Kite

Kite,

Orange Minivet (♂)

Minivet,

Indian Yellow or Indian Black-lored Tit

Tit,

Malabar Parakeet

Parakeet,

Rufous Babbler

Babbler,

Lesser Yellownape Woodpecker (chlorigaster)

Woodpecker,

Scaly-breasted Munia (Female)

Munia,

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.

Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike

Flycatcher-shrike,