Hidden in colors!
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.
Version 2 : www.flickr.com/photos/shivanayak/6085115429/
Version 1: www.flickr.com/photos/shivanayak/6083584736/
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Hidden in colors!
Hidden in colors!
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.
Hide!
Hide!
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.
Re-worked on the previous image, took different steps in post processing.
Friday, August 26, 2011
A different perspective
A different perspective
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.
I was trying to get the focus on the bird and get the off focused plants
behind which the Cinnamon bittern was hiding. Looked at the BW version
of the original, felt this is much better.
Did you like it? Your comments are most welcome.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Cinnamon Bittern @ Anereke, karkala
Cinnamon Bittern @ Anereke, karkala
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.
2011_08_20
Anekere, Karkala.
-Shiva
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Hard to chew!
Hard to chew!
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.
Malabar whistling thrush holding on to Leech. We observed the thrush for
almost 10 -15mins, it had hard time to kill.
Thanks to Sudhir Naik, Vinay Das and Ramit for showing me two lifers at
Kudremukh NP, karnataka.
Crimson-fronted Barbet
Crimson-fronted Barbet
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.
Thanks to Sudhir Naik, Vinay Das and Ramit for showing me two lifers at
Kudremukh NP, karnataka.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
House swift
House swift
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.
Thanks to Sudhir Naik, Vinay Das and Ramit for showing me two lifers.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Fwd: Treepie @ KNP, Karnataka
Fwd: Treepie @ KNP, Karnataka
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.
White bellied treepie
14 Aug 2011, Kudremukh NP, karnataka
Highlight of visit,
White bellied treepie
Scimitar babbler
Alpine swift
Speckled Piculet
and
Sambar deer
Birding group: Sudhir Naik, Vinay Das, Ramit Singhal and myself!
Bird list from Sudhir Naik,
Here's the bird list...
Babbler, Dark-fronted
Babbler, Indian Scimitar
Babbler, Rufous
Barbet, Crimson-fronted
Barbet, White-cheeked
Bluebird, Asian Fairy
Bulbul, Red-whiskered
Bulbul, Yellow-browed
Dove, Spotted
Drongo, Greater Racket-tailed
Flameback, Greater
Flycatcher, Grey-headed Canary
Fulvetta, Brown-cheeked
Hornbill, Malabar Grey
Iora, Common
Jungle Fowl
Minivet, Orange
Myna, Southern Hill
Nuthatch, Velvet-fronted
Parakeet, Malabar
Peafowl, Indian
Piculet, Speckled
Pigeon, Blue Rock
Robin, Oriental Magpie
Shrike, Bar-winged Flycatcher
Sunbird, Crimson-backed
Swift, Alpine
Swift, House
Swiftlet, Indian
Tailorbird, Common
Thrush, Malabar Whistling
Tit, Black-lored
Treepie, White-bellied
-Shiva
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Canary flycatcher @ KNP, Karnataka
Canary flycatcher @ KNP, Karnataka
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.
A lifer for me.
Kudremukh NP, karnataka
Birding at KNP along with Sudhir Naik, Vinay Das and Ramit Singhal.
Highlight of visit,
White bellied treepie
Scimitar babbler
Alpine swift
and
Sambar deer
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Thursday, October 07, 2010
S. A. Hussain Memorial award
S.A.Hussain Memorial day was held at Sri Bhuvanendra College , Karkala on 5th October 2010.
Dr.Arunachalam Kumar accepted the first S.A.Hussain Memorial Award during the function.
Dr Arunachalam, dean of K S Hegde Medical Institute, Mangalore mentioned that “Internationally-acclaimed ornithologist S.A.Hussain was a university”.
Dr.Arunachalam Kumar, urged “It will be a fitting tribute to the late S A Hussain if a lake is identified in the taluk and developed as a bird sanctuary”.
“S.A.Hussain had given a new perspective to environmental issues with his distinct thoughts”, revealed Dr Arunachalam speaking from his decade-long association with Hussain.
The book ‘Memories of Hussain’ was released on this occasion.
In his presidential address, Sri Bhuvanendra College principal Prof B Padmanabha Gowda said that the late Hussain was a humanitarian and set an example for students to think beyond their studies and explore their inner self.
Dr.K.Prabhakar Achar explained the achievements of Hussain and the objectives of the trust. He also expressed hope of financial support from S A Hussain’s friends in promoting environmental issues that were dear to the late ornithologist.
S.A.Hussain’s nephew Siraj Ahmed was chief guest. Mr.Siraj Ahmed said that he was proud of his uncle’s significant contributions to the environment.
Prizes were distributed to winners of various competitions held as part of the program.
S.A.Hussain was a alma mater of Sri Bhuvanendra College. during his lifetime. He was invloved in many Nature club function and was a actively helping/guiding the students over many years.
I must mention the presence of Dr.Vijayan (SAL member) and his wife who had come all the way from Trivandrum, Mr.Srikumar Menon from MIT Manipal , Shahab and Karunakar Raikar from Mangalore. Mr.Siraj Ahmed had come all the way from AbhuDhabi just to attend this function.
Bhuvanendra College managing committee director Rajgopal Acharya was present during the function. Dr.Bharatesh, Eshwar Bhat, Shivashankar, Sandhyadevi, Soumya and others assisted in the program.
More photos of the function can be found at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shivanayak/galleries/72157625108647228/#photo_5056972597
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shivanayak/sets/72157624983203187/with/5057486826/
Coverage of this function can be found at
http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=201358
http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=87097&n_tit=Karkala%3A+First+%91S+A+Hussain+Memorial+Award%92+Conferred+on+Dr+Arunachalam
Dr.Arunachalam Kumar accepted the first S.A.Hussain Memorial Award during the function.
Dr Arunachalam, dean of K S Hegde Medical Institute, Mangalore mentioned that “Internationally-acclaimed ornithologist S.A.Hussain was a university”.
Dr.Arunachalam Kumar, urged “It will be a fitting tribute to the late S A Hussain if a lake is identified in the taluk and developed as a bird sanctuary”.
“S.A.Hussain had given a new perspective to environmental issues with his distinct thoughts”, revealed Dr Arunachalam speaking from his decade-long association with Hussain.
The book ‘Memories of Hussain’ was released on this occasion.
In his presidential address, Sri Bhuvanendra College principal Prof B Padmanabha Gowda said that the late Hussain was a humanitarian and set an example for students to think beyond their studies and explore their inner self.
Dr.K.Prabhakar Achar explained the achievements of Hussain and the objectives of the trust. He also expressed hope of financial support from S A Hussain’s friends in promoting environmental issues that were dear to the late ornithologist.
S.A.Hussain’s nephew Siraj Ahmed was chief guest. Mr.Siraj Ahmed said that he was proud of his uncle’s significant contributions to the environment.
Prizes were distributed to winners of various competitions held as part of the program.
S.A.Hussain was a alma mater of Sri Bhuvanendra College. during his lifetime. He was invloved in many Nature club function and was a actively helping/guiding the students over many years.
I must mention the presence of Dr.Vijayan (SAL member) and his wife who had come all the way from Trivandrum, Mr.Srikumar Menon from MIT Manipal , Shahab and Karunakar Raikar from Mangalore. Mr.Siraj Ahmed had come all the way from AbhuDhabi just to attend this function.
Bhuvanendra College managing committee director Rajgopal Acharya was present during the function. Dr.Bharatesh, Eshwar Bhat, Shivashankar, Sandhyadevi, Soumya and others assisted in the program.
More photos of the function can be found at
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shivanayak/galleries/72157625108647228/#photo_5056972597
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shivanayak/sets/72157624983203187/with/5057486826/
Coverage of this function can be found at
http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=201358
http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=87097&n_tit=Karkala%3A+First+%91S+A+Hussain+Memorial+Award%92+Conferred+on+Dr+Arunachalam
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
S. A. Hussain Memorial Day Celebration
S. A. HUSSAIN MEMORIAL TRUST
C/o. Sri Bhuvanendra College
Karkala - 574 104
S. A. Hussain Memorial Day Celebration
&
‘‘Memories of S. A. Hussain’’
S. A. Hussain Memorial Day Celebration
&
‘‘Memories of S. A. Hussain’’
Book Release Ceremony
You are cordially invited
Date & Time : 5th October 2010, Tuesday, at 3.00 P.M.
Venue : S. R. Hall, Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala - 574 104
Dr. Arunachalam Kumar
Dean, K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore - 575 018
will release the book
‘‘Memories of S. A. Hussain’’
&
Deliver the S. A. Hussain Memorial Lecture
Prof. B. Padmanabha Gowda
Principal, Sri Bhuvanendra College, Karkala - 574 104
will preside
Mr. Siraj Ahmed, Abu Dhabi
will be the Chief Guest
PROGRAMME
Invocation
Welcome address
Introductory speech
Release of the book
S. A. Hussain Memorial Lecture
Address by the Chief Guest
Prize distribution
Presidential address
Vote of thanks
____________________________________________________________
Dr. K. Prabhakar Achar Dr. Bharathesh A. Prof. B. Padmanabha Gowda
Honorary President President Vice-President
Honorary President President Vice-President
Dr. P. Ishwara Bhat Shiva Shankar
Secretary Treasurer
And the members of the S. A. Hussain Memorial Executive Committee
Friday, July 16, 2010
Indian Swiftlet (Collocalia unicolor)
Indian Swiftlet (Collocalia unicolor) is a tiny blackish brown bird with a slightly forked tail. It is a resident bird of coastal and western ghats especially the west coast strip from Ratnagiri and down south. It is also found throughout Sri Lanka. This bird builds its nest in natural caves and groots in western ghat complex or in rocky islands. Breeding season is from March to June. It builds the nest with its own saliva that has some gastronomic and commercial value.
They fly fast and hard to photograph. The sighting of this bird in Kudremukh was a lifer , it was found along with the Brown backed needle-tails. Only after processing these photos I realized these are not the palm swifts. The day was sunny and bright , so was not able to make out the difference in field.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Whistling Schoolboy
Saturday I confirmed my availability to Dr.Krishi , so we decided to visit Kudremukh on Sunday 11th July 2010.
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!
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!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Cicada...
They are very common , only this time I was successful in getting them in open.
The discarded cicada skin was found on the tree next to where I photographed the above.
It is well Camouflage. Not that tough to locate them when they make the loud sound, not an easy task if they are silent!
The discarded cicada skin was found on the tree next to where I photographed the above.
It is well Camouflage. Not that tough to locate them when they make the loud sound, not an easy task if they are silent!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Rofous bellied Eagle..
Rofous bellied Eagle..
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.
LIFER.
We were approaching HanumanGundi, this raptor welcomed us. I could get few frames of this beauty, since I was not carrying any support I had to shoot this hand holding the lens.
Another fruitful Kudremukh visit, thanks to Diji and Dr.Krishi for the
wonderful company.
Rufous-bellied Eagle (Lophotriorchis kienerii) , a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Rufous-bellied Eagles breeds in tropical Asia. They are resident in southwest and northern India, and east to southeast Asia .
Saturday, July 03, 2010
Monsoon moments 2010..
Joyful moments of Monsoon... 2010!
Loten's Sunbird.
Tailor bird ..
Purple rumped Sunbird..
Grey breasted Prinia...
Greater coucal..
Magpie robin...
Peafowl female.. !
Loten's Sunbird.
Tailor bird ..
Purple rumped Sunbird..
Grey breasted Prinia...
Greater coucal..
Magpie robin...
Peafowl female.. !
Thursday, June 10, 2010
WaterCock
WaterCock
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.
I havent found in south canara so far, yet to explore other wet lands here...
Malyadi bird sanctuary !
They dont need golden ornaments !
Originally uploaded by shivanayak.
Malyadi bird sanctuary is in my wish list, hope to visit this soon. Water cocks , are not found so far in South canara. I hope to see them atleast here.
Purple-rumped sunbird, are very commonly seen in south canara. This was shot in our garden.
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