Malabar whistling thrushes are extremely shy bird. This is the first time I came across where it was quiet bold.
Bird activity was poor. We sighted Minivets, heard the call of Malabar squirrel, yellow-browed bulbul and crimson backed sunbird.
We saw few types of caterpillars, good number of Cicada in a tree and Oak-leaf butterfly.
They are found singing melodiously and not seen them coming out in open. Always a challenge to photograph them so far. This was an exception!
We found one whistler just outside the guest house in Kudremukh town.
Took few shots, this particular bird was found shy as usual.
We decided to head back to Karkala. Saw one whistler on the road side. Shot this from the car.
And went on top to of pole with his alarm call.
Within few mins this whistler was comfortable with our presence. Looked like he was happy with our presence and the result you can see in this video. Took all this hand held, so pls excuse the shake.
It was a fruitful trip!
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