Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Mohawk dude

After reading super awesome posts from Gallicissa, I have developed an interest to watch birds. I still have not got a chance to do a proper birding trip or anything of that sort. I'd love to do one soon. Where I live is not that very "bird" friendly. Even the little trees we have left are being chopped off -__- we used to have a crazy load of parrots come in to our garden but now, nothing! I have found myself spending hours looking at the garden next door. A few birds come there, once in awhile.

Anyway, here is a glimpse of what I caught on camera.


My first ever bird picture. The fellow was seated on our gate. Check the Mohawk out :P





This guy was trying to escape the rain.

I'm really bad with the names. I dunno any thing :\ Some help would be appreciated :)


I hope you enjoyed it.
Cheers!



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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 9, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Beautiful! :)

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  2. JanithNovember 9, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    Lovely pics man. The first is a kondaya (Black-capped Bulbul) and the second is the same if I'm not mistaken. Not too sure who the guy in the third one is though. :)

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  3. JanithNovember 9, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    *sorry, that should've read red-vented bulbul :)

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  4. KirigalpoththaNovember 9, 2010 at 7:24 PM

    Nice ones. Hope Gallicissa will be able to give a detailed explanation on each photo :)

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  5. Anjana GunawardenaNovember 9, 2010 at 7:29 PM

    Great work mate! Very impressive 1st attempt for sure :D

    I have read in somewhere that the best is to start bird photography is you own backyard. so keep on clicking like crazy … lol

    Sorry bro; can’t help you out with the names (cos I’m also in the same boat) haha

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  6. Amaris in WonderlandNovember 9, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Great pics!

    The Mohawked subjects rock! ;)

    I like the raindrop accents in the 3rd pic - it's very peaceful.

    Amazing detail in all... Have i mentioned recently that i ♥ your camera? :D

    Can't wait to see more. :)

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  7. GlennisNovember 10, 2010 at 7:25 AM

    Great mohawk, and all natural.Nice photo.

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  8. Lady divineNovember 10, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    wow! you're getting really good at this!!

    Very Impressive!

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  9. AngelNovember 10, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    Loved the mowhawk!

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  10. silent momentsNovember 11, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    beautiful pics! All those from your garden ? wow!
    the last one ...my guess is a wee kurulla :)

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  11. jaacostanNovember 13, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    hey,nice shots.
    appreciable especially last 2. :)

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  12. LoshiniNovember 13, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    naice.. interesting deviation from your usual subjects of photography, though no less fascinating :) thanks for sharing, me-shak!

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  13. Amila SalgadoNovember 14, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Greetings from a sunny and awesome Tissamaharama!

    Very pleased to know that I've inspired you to be a bird watcher!

    As Chavie has correctly identified, the first is Red-vented Bulbul known commonly as kondakurulla or konddaya. Angel is right, the last is a wee-kurulla.

    Scaly-bellied Munia is an unprotected species in SL, as it is considered as agricultural pest. And those who have have apala asked to release caged birds, often release Scaly-bellied Munias, as they can be held in captivity without a problem in this country...

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  14. Me-shakNovember 23, 2010 at 12:58 AM

    Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments. I really appreciate it. Thank you Amila and Chavie for that insight of the birds. I know Amaris <3

    Cheers!

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