Saturday, February 4, 2017

White-browed Wagtail at Malyadi Bird Sanctuary

Malyadi Bird Sanctuary near Udupi is one of of the upcoming site for bird watchers. There are various birds that one can see here. One among them is White-browed Wagtail.



It is a medium-sized slender bird with the long wagging tail. Their body colour pattern is back above and white below, along with a prominent white brow, shoulder stripe and outer tail feathers. 



It is seen in several parts of India and is endemic to the Indian subcontinent. They are seen in pairs or small groups near open water.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Jaraguppe Basadi, Shravanabelagola

It is a small shrine at the foot of the Indragiri hill near the beginning of the stairs. This temple in Shravanabelagola is the upper storey of the Brahmadeva Temple.




It is a latter addition to the original structure, probably constructed during the early part of the last century.