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,

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.

Lesser Yellownape Woodpecker (chlorigaster)

Woodpecker,

Orange Minivet (♂)

Minivet,

Malabar Parakeet

Parakeet,

Scaly-breasted Munia (Female)

Munia,

Blue Rock Thrush (Female)

Found near the peak of Devirammana betta

Thrush,Found near the peak of Devirammana betta

Rufous Babbler

Babbler,

Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike

Flycatcher-shrike,

Red-rumped Swallow

Swallow,

Indian Yellow or Indian Black-lored Tit

Tit,