Hebbal Lake is located in north Bangalore. It is here that I had my first experience of bird watching. In the morning time the park by the lake side is busy with people doing morning walk and exercise. There are enthusiastic photographers trying their luck with every bird they spot.
The habitat is favored by many species of water birds including large waterbirds such as the Spot-billed Pelican, Eurasian Spoonbill, Shoveller, Pintail, Garganey, Little Grebe, Coot and Spot-billed Duck.
On my first trip here, I was accompanied few of my friends. This has been a memorable exercise for me. Waiting near any spot trying to get that one precious shot of the bird. But age of Digital camera is a real help, where one can just go on clicking.
My friends identified this bird as Pelican.
Birds of Hebbal Lake: 1, 2, 3
The habitat is favored by many species of water birds including large waterbirds such as the Spot-billed Pelican, Eurasian Spoonbill, Shoveller, Pintail, Garganey, Little Grebe, Coot and Spot-billed Duck.On my first trip here, I was accompanied few of my friends. This has been a memorable exercise for me. Waiting near any spot trying to get that one precious shot of the bird. But age of Digital camera is a real help, where one can just go on clicking.My friends identified this bird as Pelican.Birds of Hebbal Lake: 1, 2, 3
Some good shots there. Your pelican is a little different from those I've seen in Florida, but one can see the similarities.
ReplyDeleteI love being able to take lots of photos, too! You saw some beautiful birds...love the big pelican! ♥
ReplyDeleteGreat bird sightings and photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I'd just go on clicking, too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds. And the yellow bougainvillea is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteNice captures .The lake looks a perfect place for bird watchers.
ReplyDeleteAnd a grand pelican he is, too. Yes, birds are not the easiest subjects I've found. Good job. It is interesting to birdwatch.
ReplyDeleteIt looks as if your first bird-watching experience was very successful. You got some very good pictures and have created a wonderful collage.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I especially like the one of the small bird getting a little taste of the flower. Beautiful shot!
ReplyDeleteWow , hebbal lake is wonderful place to go birding .
ReplyDeleteThats a nice place to be to get some birds captured with your clicks.
ReplyDeletebangalore indeed has many birds! even around my apartment near mg road, i get to see many cuckoos and barbets. did u go with some group?
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Excellent shots! I passed this lake lately while on way to Nandi Hills. Doesn't know this is a bird watching area until u said here.
ReplyDeleteLovely images!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely shots. And a pelican - how amazing!
ReplyDeleteI've been doing some bird watching these days!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat post an fab pics!!!
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Nice mosaic. Pelicans are amazing birds, especially to watch as they lift off the water into flight!
ReplyDeleteOh, fantastic! I wish I could be there!!
ReplyDeleteI like the bright orange blossoms on the tree -and the little bird, of course!
ReplyDeleteI often do bird watching.. it`s so interesting to see what these little bird doing.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a great week!
Careful it's catching!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI love your photographs of the birds. Nice to see the birds from your part of the world.
ReplyDeletewonderful collage.
ReplyDeletei've always wanted to bird-watch and take photos of birds. terrific captures!
ReplyDeleteHow nice to be able to capture so many birds in one visit. Of course, I know a pelican and a few other birds...but I'd have to keep my bird bible with me for identification!!
ReplyDeleteBird watching can be interesting. Hebbal lake eh, long time since I have been there
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Great collage made.
ReplyDeletebeautiful captures!
ReplyDeletedefinitely on my must visit list next time i visit bangalore!
nice bird watch....
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful pictures specially the third one I liked most. The cute little bird sitting on a tree and trying to hold the flower with its beak. You are absolutely right as its easy to take pictures b'coz of digicam.
ReplyDeletenewly knowing this place...the cute bird near paper rose is a beautiful shot...hope u guyz had nice time...
ReplyDeleteI think I will be like those photographers taking every photos of birds hahaha. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteFabulous birds photos. I like your new header too and the mosaics. Very colourful now :-)
ReplyDeletei enjoy bird watching too but I have not managed to take good pictures of them. :( nice photos.
ReplyDeleteBirds are tricky to photograph, and very uncooperative. But the pastime is addictive! This looks like a great spot for taking photos.
ReplyDeleteReally exotic of India with all these lovely sights. Nice photos.
ReplyDeleteI want to see a pelican upclose and personal. I enjoy bird watching too. I enjoy this post. :)
ReplyDeleteThat little bird is quite attractive and I do like pelicans. Your pelican is marked a bit differently than ours...we have what we call brown pelicans and white pelicans. They were an endangered species 20 years or so ago but with the banning of DDT they have come back.
ReplyDeleteAll of these shots are beautiful and inviting. I especially love the pelican. These are one of my favorite birds.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures, Rajesh! Such lovely birds and colors! Terrific post for the B Day! Hope your week is going well!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
in a good way, your post is for the birds!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
You got some great shots on your first birding adventure.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, I really like the one of the pelican.
ReplyDeleteCool shots!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and a great choice for our B week! Hope you have a brilliant week.
ReplyDeleteLeslie
abcw team
A digital camera makes taking many pictures so easy. Looks like you had lots of fun snapping all the birds.
ReplyDeleteahaa, i was guessing your B post would for Bangalore. But, fairly close. Its great to know you are fond of bird watching.
ReplyDeleteLove birding too. And my eyes was fixed to the orange bougainvillea ^_^ Happy Wednesday!
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What a beautiful place to visit. I love birds, and enjoy the ones in my back yard.
ReplyDeleteNice!
ReplyDeleteNice shots - that's a lot of birds!
ReplyDeleteYou certainly must have a lot of patience for this hobby.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite of the shots is number 2.
I must say, the photos in your header are amazing!
The earth really is a beautiful place if we just open our eyes to see it.
Great post.
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Birding! What a lovely activity. I see you got bougainvillas too. A pretty addition to letter B on ABC this week.
ReplyDeleteYou have a wide selection of birds for bird watchers -- or twitchers as we call them!
ReplyDeleteBirds and a camera, a perfect combination. It sounds like you had a great day with your friends both feathered and human.
ReplyDeleteyou had a great day of birding.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures of the birds. It is a beautiful place too.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to birding Rajesh! You are right, it does teach patience. Your pictures are wonderful. I recognize some of the birds as being the same as I see either in Florida or here in Oregon.
ReplyDeleteThere is a meme you might want to look at called "World Bird Wednesday" ; I am sure the people on it would welcome your pictures. (They have been welcoming to me and my learning efforts...I have trouble sometimes balancing binoculars and camera and I miss a lot of shots.
Great pictures! I would love to see India some day!
ReplyDeleteGostei das fotos. A segunda foto parece que o pássaro olha para mim!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun time you must have had--nice shots. Lovely flowers too. Mickie :)
ReplyDeleteNicely done. Birding is one of my favorite pastimes. Wondering what the little bird in the middle shots is?
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to be in a place where so many birds can be found.
ReplyDelete—Kay, Alberta, Canada
sweet little birds!
ReplyDeleteVery nice post.
ReplyDeleteRegards!
The wait was well worth your perseverance because you were able to capture some wonderful shots of the birds. Beautiful shots. Genie
ReplyDeleteFun! Yes, digital is handy for this. :) You have some great shots.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the colorful blossoms in contrast to the little bird. If you are a true birder, you would just love the blog of my friend Dorothy. (She is at http://mawdot.blogspot.com )
ReplyDeleteHappy SSS to you!
Thank you all. My first birding experience was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos about bird watching and friends !!!!!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting shots !
ReplyDeleteLovely clicks ..
ReplyDeleteBikram's (TC)
For a first bird watching experience, you found a lot. Really like the pelican.
ReplyDeletethe first snap is really wonderful ... it is like the bird is posing for the photo watching into the eyes ... very nice !
ReplyDeleteThank you all. I am glad you all liked it.
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