We were back in Wayanad, more specifically at Tranquil Resort for the 17th time. Got about 7 lifers and some old fellas as well.
The most fascinating one was the Pitta. I’ve been chasing this one for over a year now. Was glad to have got some decent shots of this one as they are always hiding under thick foliage.
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Life-time species number 190 – Gray-fronted Green Pigeon.
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191 – Black-throated Munia.
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192 – Malabar Woodshrike.
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193 – Speckled Piculet.
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194 – Malabar Barbet.
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195 – Southern Hill Myna.
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Some other usual suspects – Orange-headed Thrush.
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Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher.
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Blue-capped Rock-Thrush.
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Plum-headed Parakeet.
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Vernal hanging Parrot.
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Indian Blackbird.
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Greater racket-tailed Drongo.
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Brown-capped Woodpecker.
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