I’ve been so desperately looking for Bluethroat ever since I missed it by a whisker last year. Hence, decided to visit, Doddakere in Anekal on Christmas day with Chayant and Deb. While I wasn’t successful with the one I wanted, got 5 lifers and that’s pushed my total count to 200. Yay!
A few hundred Barn Swallows welcomed us on arrival.
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This Bushlark (Identified as Pipit by Merlin for some reason) was possibly nesting around this area.
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These Cormorants were fishing in groups. Loved capturing these.
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A Bay-backed and a Brown bandit were also found looking for some early breakfast.
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Found a pair of Streaked Weavers.
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Another lifer, Wood Sandpipers.
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Paddyfield Warbler adds one more to the tally.
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Got to see a few Little Ringed Plowers too.
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Didn’t get a good shot of these Painted Storks as they were against the light, mostly.
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My 200th bird – Ashy-crowned Sparrow-Lark.
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On boxing day, in and around Malhar, got the usual suspects.
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Finally, a bonus shot of two hunters in one frame. Happy holidays, folks!
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