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.
Black-shouldered Kite
Kite,
Orange Minivet (♂)
Minivet,
Red-rumped Swallow
Swallow,
Indian Yellow or Indian Black-lored Tit
Tit,
Blue Rock Thrush (Female)
Found near the peak of Devirammana betta
Thrush,Found near the peak of Devirammana betta
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.
Scaly-breasted Munia (Female)
Munia,
Malabar Parakeet
Parakeet,
Lesser Yellownape Woodpecker (chlorigaster)
Woodpecker,
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike
Flycatcher-shrike,