After the excellent birding report from Vaibhav at Manchanabele Dam and my post on Manchanabele Dam without birds, here’s Part 2 for you completing our birding report. We started with a Blue Kingfisher and then another one. What a start it was. Starting your day with beautiful Blue Kingfisher.
Post this, as usual we got separated in no time, he was roaming near water, while I decided to check a little far away.
I saw a Pied Wagtail close by, infact two of them on the ground.
Pied Wagtail
A little ahead and there was a Purple Sunbird. Very beautiful looking bird, singing nice songs. He offered one of the closest view.
Purple Sunbird - Male
Then it was my all time favourite, Little Green Bee-Eater.
 Little Green Bee-Eater |
 Little Green Bee-Eater |
After some time I spotted a bird which I first thought was a Babbler. As I went closer, I figured its something different, which I haven’t spotted earlier. To me it seems to be “Bristled Grass-Warbler“. You guys will have to identify and confirm.
Bristled Grass-Warbler
Some more Bee-Eaters and Barn Swallows.
Barn Swallow
On a tree there was a Booted Warbler which was very active at that point of time.
Booted Warbler
On the other side, I saw some movement, this was Brahminy Starling.
Brahminy Starling
Some lovely flower on the ground.
Flower
Red Vented Bulbul, its always good to see them around chirping.
Red Vented Bulbul
Very far away I spotted a bird of prey, which was difficult to identify from naked eyes. I loved the lens and teleconverter combination which I use. Managed to get this picture. Looks like a White Eyed Buzzard.
White Eyed Buzzard
Lovely Little Green Bee-Eater once again.
Little Green Bee-Eater
There was a Chameleon on a rock.
Chameleon
There was a Purple Rumped Sunbird and I call this a Bullet Shot. In fact Manchanabele Dam is full of Sunbirds, I have been there twice and both the time, I have seen a lot of Sunbirds.
Purple Rumped Sunbird - Male
 Loten's Sunbird
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 Loten's Sunbird |
And all of a sudden a very sweet bird call took my attention. It was hard to spot. But once I spotted, it was this beautiful looking Common Iora – Female.
Common Iora - Female
Following her was a Common Iora - Male.
 Common Iora - Male |
 Common Iora - Male |
After some time they left us and I saw this mysterious looking bird on the same tree. I guess its Common Crested Lark.
Common Crested Lark
Vaibhav has already shared the story of someone demanding money from him saying photography is prohibited here and after watching the lark I joined Vaibhav and then a Purple Heron trying to share the stone with Cormorants incedence happened.
Purple Heron
Purple Heron
Some Red Wattled Lapwing were also spotted.
Red Wattled Lapwing
A Rufous-Backed Shrike was also spotted.
Rufous-Backed Shrike
After some more time we decided to head back to Bangalore. On the way we spotted Indian Roller. Offlate, we have started spotting Indian Rollers.
Indian Roller
Overall, excellent birding for us. Worth travelling to Manchanabele Dam for birding. Give it a try!
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