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.

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.

Blue Rock Thrush (Female)

Found near the peak of Devirammana betta

Thrush,Found near the peak of Devirammana betta

Red-rumped Swallow

Swallow,

Indian Yellow or Indian Black-lored Tit

Tit,

Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike

Flycatcher-shrike,

Black-shouldered Kite

Kite,

Rufous Babbler

Babbler,

Malabar Parakeet

Parakeet,

Lesser Yellownape Woodpecker (chlorigaster)

Woodpecker,