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.

Malabar Parakeet

Parakeet,

Red-rumped Swallow

Swallow,

Lesser Yellownape Woodpecker (chlorigaster)

Woodpecker,

Indian Yellow or Indian Black-lored Tit

Tit,

Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike

Flycatcher-shrike,

Scaly-breasted Munia (Female)

Munia,

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.

Black-shouldered Kite

Kite,

Blue Rock Thrush (Female)

Found near the peak of Devirammana betta

Thrush,Found near the peak of Devirammana betta