Karanji Lake at Mysore is a beautiful lake spread over a area of 55 hectares with many trees all around even in the lake.
It is one of the favorite haunts of many birds and we spotted one such bird the Purple Swamphen.
It is one of the favorite haunts of many birds and we spotted one such bird the Purple Swamphen.
These birds have bright plumage and red bill and a large frontal shield. They have red eyes.
They prefer wet areas such as swamps, lake edges and damp pastures. They are often seen in pairs and larger communities.
What wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteGreat captures .... that bird got such beautiful colors! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty!
ReplyDeleteNice action shot.
Learned about a new bird today - thanks.
Have a Happy Weekend, Rajesh!
Peace :)
Great shot, the 3rd photo looks awesome...
ReplyDeleteWow! They are incredibly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI am just fan of your photography....
ReplyDeletePlease do some photography on sparrows if you ever get a chance to capture this little bird
Awesome clicks
ReplyDeletePretty water bird and you got good shots!
ReplyDeleteIt looks shy......lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteThey really are beautiful birds ... A little like our marsh(or swamp) hens here ... The name does not seem grand enough for these colorful birds!
ReplyDeletewhat an unusual color for a bird...lovely captures, Rajesh!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos!
ReplyDeletePurple is one of my favorite colors:)
ReplyDeleteI love that last shot!
ReplyDeleteHe's wonderful! And you so seldom see a shot of one flying!
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