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,
Indian Yellow or Indian Black-lored Tit
Tit,
Lesser Yellownape Woodpecker (chlorigaster)
Woodpecker,