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.

Orange Minivet (♂)

Minivet,

Malabar Parakeet

Parakeet,

Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike

Flycatcher-shrike,

Blue Rock Thrush (Female)

Found near the peak of Devirammana betta

Thrush,Found near the peak of Devirammana betta

Scaly-breasted Munia (Female)

Munia,

Red-rumped Swallow

Swallow,

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.

Black-shouldered Kite

Kite,

Rufous Babbler

Babbler,

Indian Yellow or Indian Black-lored Tit

Tit,

Lesser Yellownape Woodpecker (chlorigaster)

Woodpecker,