Birds of Bangalore
Bangalore may be an urban sprawl, but a few lakes and green areas in the city and forests surrounding the city are homes to birds of many varieties. And come winter, many large beautiful birds like Pelicans and painted storks fly into the city. And so do many smaller migrants like Ashy Drongos, Yellow Wagtails and many more.
Lalbag and Hebbal Lake are probably the most known bird hotspots of the city. There are other places like Madiwala Lake, Cubbon Park where bird enthusiasts hang around.
A Rose Ringed Parakeet at Hebbal Lake
Go out of town and there are plenty of places of interest for birdwatcher. valley school area, Nandi Hills, Many lakes of Kanakapaura road, Puttenahalli lake beyond Yelahanka, Devarayanadurga are just a few names that I can recall, but there are so many places that you can spend a whole year visiting these places.
A Plain Prinia on Kanakapura Road
Indian Rollers are among the pretty birds you can find outside the city
If you are one of those interested in birds but not sure how to start, Bangalore has a bunch of bird enthusiasts who can help you. Every second Saturday, they meet in Lalbag in the leadership of city’s well known ornithologist Dr. M.B.Krishna, and study the birds in the area. So all you have to do is be there in Lalbag in the morning and you will be helped by experts to identify and understand bird.
A Coppersmith Barbet
You can also catch the group online, know outing schedules, ask questions and know of new things by joining the mailing list at bngbirds. Birds may seem alien first, but those who start learning about them really get hooked. Try it, I know you will like it!
Hey Arun!
Yup, do like bird watching. Came across some pretty ones in the Orange County resort. BTW, nice photography, buddy!
Cheers,
Ravi
Great photos. Can I know which camera & lens you use to get these stunning details. Obviously, I realise you are a good photographer too. I’ve been wanting to take pictures of birds, but cant decide on a SLR or Digital one.
beautiful pictures Arun! The parakeet is simply awesome!
V good pics Arun! Liked Indian Roller with sky blue background the best.
very nice post, and great snaps, like the Coppersmith Barbet most. keep going!!
Ranganthittu is the best place for bird watching! :-)
nice collection arun! like the indian roller, the blue of his body and the sky are the same shade of blue :)
Thanks folks.
manuka, you will need a digital SLR and a good telephoto lens for shooting birds.
What wonderful pics! Do you have a Nikon DSLR? Pl let me know. I will check out the mailing list too. Thanks! The Indian Roller pic is stunning. :)
lovely bird photos, Arun
Thanks Prashanth.
Chitra, I use a Canon 350D