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Originally Posted by ARAY

Thanks for sharing the details. Its great to know a fellow bhpian and an ornithologist. I recently went to Ranganthittu from Hyderabad.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/travelogues/173135-hyderabad-ranganathittu-search-some-migratory-birds.html

Places that have been commercialized for tourists have shown a massive drop in the number of species. I would definitely like to visit all the places you mentioned above before its too late.

Thanks mate. Lovely photos from your Ranganathittu trip.
Luckily, some of these lakes and parks around Mysore are in good shape and worth a visit.

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Some migratory visitors.

Bar-headed Goose at BR Hills. These are worlds highest flying birds and cross the Himalayas to visit us in winter. They travel back to central Asia for breeding during summer.



Eurasian Spoonbill at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

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Tickell's blue flycatcher at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary





Black-crowned night heron at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

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Was able to see the Prince of Bandipur twice after multiple trips and safaris this summer. Beautiful Tiger.











Spotted this Red headed Vulture during one of the Safaris in Bandipur.

[Syed_Munazzir]

You have some serious photography skills !

Stunning Photographs! Great job

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Originally Posted by Syed_Munazzir

You have some serious photography skills !

Stunning Photographs! Great job

Thanks Syed.

Few more photos from Bandipur.

Crested Serpent Eagle with the kill



Grey Jungle Fowl



Up close with peacocks!

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More pics from nearby lakes

Blue-tailed bee eater at Naguvanahalli







Brahminy Kite at Hebbal Lake



Common Kingfisher at Hebbal Lake





White-throated Kingfisher at Hebbal Lake



Yellow-eyed Babbler at Hebbal Lake

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Few birds from Lingambudhi Lake.

Balck Drongo with the catch!





Shikra





Asian Koel Female

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More birds from Bandipur national park

Rose-ringed Parakeet feasting on Palash Tree Flowers. These flowers are also known as Flame of the Forest.





Lesser Golden-backed woodpecker

[Kumar101]

Very impressive shots .

I have question for you - do you use a Tripod or are they taken with the Camera just handheld?

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Originally Posted by Kumar101

Very impressive shots .

I have question for you - do you use a Tripod or are they taken with the Camera just handheld?

Thanks. Its mostly handheld. 300mm is easier to handle.
Sometimes I use a monopod when a Teleconverter is connected.

[Kumar101]

Originally Posted by C300

Thanks. Its mostly handheld. 300mm is easier to handle.
Sometimes I use a monopod when a Teleconverter is connected.

You have very steady hands unlike me! I struggle to keep the camera still. I've only just started to take wildlife shots after purchasing my first serious camera - mainly birds actually, but it's proving to be very tricky so you're doing really good. I have to take many, many shots and hope around 10% come out OK.

It's motivating for me to come across someone like yourself who is getting good results, gives me hope . I'm fortunate enough to have natural wilderness directly outside my house - get to see birds of many different varieties but they tend to hide themselves amongst the thicket so hard to get clear shots.

Planning to do an excursion somewhere in a few weeks time may head up north to Sikkim perhaps, might get lucky and get to shoot in more open areas. Will get lots more practice and hopefully try and improve my photography skills.

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Originally Posted by Kumar101

It's motivating for me to come across someone like yourself who is getting good results, gives me hope . I'm fortunate enough to have natural wilderness directly outside my house - get to see birds of many different varieties but they tend to hide themselves amongst the thicket so hard to get clear shots.

Planning to do an excursion somewhere in a few weeks time may head up north to Sikkim perhaps, might get lucky and get to shoot in more open areas. Will get lots more practice and hopefully try and improve my photography skills.

You are lucky to have some amazing places so close to home. There are a lot of Birding hotspots near Goa. Do post some pics. Which lens are you using?

[Kumar101]

Originally Posted by C300

You are lucky to have some amazing places so close to home. There are a lot of Birding hotspots near Goa. Do post some pics. Which lens are you using?

I've only owned my Camera for over week or so, it's a Sony RX10M3 with a built-in Carl Zeiss 25 x Zoom Lens. It's an all in one but suits my needs, great Lens, Senor and Image processing bit pricey mind you but worth it very impressed with the results so far in auto mode still trying to get to grips with all knobs/buttons bit daunting at the moment will purchase a book and try get to learn all the advanced features and learn photography techniques.

Been ill with an eye infection so haven' t been able to venture out into the proper wilderness yet. Would love to get some tips from you on any local National Parks you could recommend.

Attaching picture of a Magpie Robin I took in my back garden.

Also done a post of some pictures in the non-auto image thread here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...ml#post4177182

Would be good to have feedback including any constructive criticism!

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Originally Posted by Kumar101

I've only owned my Camera for over week or so, it's a Sony RX10M3 with a built-in Carl Zeiss 25 x Zoom Lens. It's an all in one but suits my needs, great Lens, Senor and Image processing bit pricey mind you but worth it very impressed with the results so far in auto mode still trying to get to grips with all knobs/buttons bit daunting at the moment will purchase a book and try get to learn all the advanced features and learn photography techniques.

Been ill with an eye infection so haven' t been able to venture out into the proper wilderness yet. Would love to get some tips from you on any local National Parks you could recommend.

Attaching picture of a Magpie Robin I took in my back garden.

Also done a post of some pictures in the non-auto image thread here: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...ml#post4177182

Would be good to have feedback including any constructive criticism!

Looks like a quality long zoom camera. The long zoom might be the reason for the shake at higher end of the zoom. 600mm will be very difficult to hand held and need a good support. How is the AF on this camera?