A day with the birds!!!

"Have been to the mountains, have been to the seas, just have not seen the beauty of the dew drops over the paddy fields in the backyard." -- This is somewhat what Tagore realized. I felt just the same after being to the Hebbal lake in namma Bengaluru. To track these herons, pelicans have rode miles, trekked long distances, but ahem they were here all here at the lake.

Was getting bored in the long weekend and had to get out somewhere. Photographers say early morning provides the best light for birding. When I got up it was already 9 am and to reach Hebbal it will be 12 (midday). But wait, it rained all night, there was promise for more throughout the day. I thought the light would be just fine and so it was.
These are some of the species that I could capture ...


Common Egret

Indian pond heron!!!

Great Cormorant in flight!!!

Brahmini Eagle!!!

Purple Heron

One should gulp only that one can digest. Otherwise its a lot of trouble and uneasiness. Finally, it was relief for this cormorant.