Aaarghust comes to an end

August…Aaawgust…Aaarghust!

From the time I’ve been birding, this is the dryest (actually wettest) month where I’ve stepped out the least. The incessant rains to cloudy mornings to absolutely no-light evenings meant almost no birding at all.

This morning, I decided to venture out despite the unpredictable light. Thankfully it turned out better than I expected.

Started out with what looked like a juvenile Indian Grey Hornbill. This one was perched on this branch for a fairly long time until I slipped on a slush of mud and created a scene.

Followed by a couple of dudes who looked like they just finished Janmashtami celebrations.

Kites never disappoint with their acrobatics.

Green bee-eaters almost merge with the overall greenery around.

A couple of Lesser-whistling Ducks decided to put on a show mid-air.

While a Pond Heron was taking care of his bad hair.

Found a King with a sole focus of finding some good breakfast.

Baya-weavers continue to build nests to impress the ladies.

The ever-so-shy Blue-faced Malkoha looked busy having a snack.

With the nesting season on, got to see a whole lot of juveniles – Ashy Prinia, Purple Sunbird, Black Drongo, Zitting Cisticola and Pied Bushchat.

A male Indian Robin looked colourful when the light lit him up well.

Scaly-breasted Munias are all over in large numbers as well.

On the way back, found three Yellow-billed Babblers serving as branch managers.

Indian Silverbills make the best frame when they are perched at eye level.

While these were the ones I could click, managed to spot 37 species which is recorded on eBird – https://ebird.org/checklist/S93971214