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,

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,

Red-rumped Swallow

Swallow,

Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike

Flycatcher-shrike,

Lesser Yellownape Woodpecker (chlorigaster)

Woodpecker,

Indian Yellow or Indian Black-lored Tit

Tit,

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.