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.

9 unique species photographed here

Blue Rock Thrush (Female)

Found near the peak of Devirammana betta

Thrush,Found near the peak of Devirammana betta

Indian Yellow or Indian Black-lored Tit

Tit,

Scaly-breasted Munia (Female)

Munia,

Red-rumped Swallow

Swallow,

Malabar Parakeet

Parakeet,

Rufous Babbler

Babbler,

Black-shouldered Kite

Kite,

Lesser Yellownape Woodpecker (chlorigaster)

Woodpecker,

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.