First birding trip of the year and my first birding trip to China! Yunnan- a Chinese province close to the borders of Myanmar has one of… Read more “Birds of Baihualing, China”
Category: Birding Albums
Palawan, Philippines, 2017
Palawan is a long, narrow island in the Philippines. The flora & fauna of Palawan is unlike the rest of Philippines and closely resembles that of Borneo.… Read more “Palawan, Philippines, 2017”
Sunbirds of Singapore
Sunbirds are rather common here in Singapore and you should be able to easily spot at least the Olive- backed Sunbird. The Crimson Sunbird is also the… Read more “Sunbirds of Singapore”
Common Kingfisher
The Common Kingfisher is a rather small bird, about the size of a sparrow. Feeding mainly on Fish, I have always dreamed of photgraphing them tossing a… Read more “Common Kingfisher”
Indian Blue Robin
I have visited Nandi Hills for just a glimpse of this beautiful bird many times, and still head there every time I am in Bangalore. Very shy,… Read more “Indian Blue Robin”
Kingfishers
These birghtly colored birds have always fascinated me and there is never a dull moment watching them swoop down form their perch to catch prey! There are… Read more “Kingfishers”
Verditer Flycatcher
Verditer Flycatchers can be found from the Himalayas throughout South east Asia. It gets its name from the distinct shade of blue, also called Verditer. Males have… Read more “Verditer Flycatcher”
Singapore
Many people don’t associate Singapore with wildlife, but this Island city- Nation boasts of a wide rage of bird species. Singapore is also a popular quick stop for migrant birds passing by. My favourite places to go birdwatching here include- Botanic Gardens, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, Pasir Ris Park, Dairy Farm & Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Keep an eye out while you are in the city for Sunbirds, Black- naped orioles, Oriental white eyes, Yellow- vented Bulbul’s, Kingfishers & many more! Here is a set of my favourite images of Singapore birds, be sure to keep coming back to this post as I continue update these!
Click on individual images & scroll through the entire album!
Blue- tailed Bee Eater
Copper- throated Sunbird
Common Kingfisher, Female
Ashy Tailorbird
Olive- backed Sunbird
Tiger Shrike
Hooded Pitta
Collared Kingfisher
Common Redshank
Stork- billed Kingfisher
Golden- backed weaver
Blue- winged Pitta
Rufous Woodpecker
Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker
Lesser Sand Plover
Brown Hawk Owl
Orange- headed ground Thrush
Orange- bellied Flowerpecker
Buffy Fish Owl Pair
Yellow- rumped Flycatcher
Scarlet- backed Flowerpecker
Little Grebe
Crimson Sunbird
Yellow- vented Bulbul
Dark- sided Flycatcher
Streaked Woodpecker
Racket- tailed Drongo
Large- tailed Nightjar
Straw- headed Bulbul
White- browed Fantail
Siberian Blue Robin
Little Spiderhunter
Grey Heron
Buffy Fish Owl
Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher
For more pictures of Singapore’s Sunbirds, click HERE!
For more pictures of Kingfishers click HERE!
Nandi Hills, Bangalore
Nandi Hills, fondly known as Nandi Betta is one of my favorite places to go birding in Bangalore. Just off National Highway-7, Nandi hills is a paradise for birdwatchers. The hill is ~1400m above sea level and is home to a wide variety of plants and rich in birdlife. Expect to find a variety of flycatchers including Verditer, Tickell’s Blue & Asian Paradise Flycatcher. My favorite however, is the Indian Blue Robin- Exceptionally shy but worth the wait! And while you are there, grab a plate of Maggi Noodles and a hot cup of coffee!
More pictures of Verditer Flycatcher HERE!
More pictures of Indian Blue Robin HERE!
More pictures of Tickell’s Blue Flycatcher HERE!
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