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Bird Diaries | Black-winged Kite | Manjeera, Sangareddy | BD08

The next bird in this series is the Black-winged Kite, a graceful raptor known for its remarkable hovering flight. It can often be seen floating effortlessly in the sky, scanning the ground below for prey such as small rodents, lizards, and insects.

This video captures the kite’s patient hunting behavior, as it hovers and waits for long periods before making a swift and precise dive, a true display of skill and focus in the open skies. Documented at Manjeera WLS, Sangareddy.

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Manjeera Temple Side Google Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/m4ZJTQNTr8GAjARc6

BD08

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnNYY4tDZbY

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Monsoon Moments - Birds in the Rain | #sriramwildlifephotographer | 4K

As the first drops of monsoon rain touch the earth, the landscape transforms, and so does bird life. This video captures birds embracing the rhythm of rain, from tiny warblers sheltering under leaves to kingfishers drying their feathers in soft drizzle. Watch how each species adapts, preens, feeds, and thrives amid the showers.

Filmed during the monsoon season, this visual journey celebrates the harmony between rain and the avian world, where every droplet tells a story of renewal, resilience, and the cycle of life returning to full bloom.

1) Spotted Owlet
2) Oriental Magpie Robin
3) Indian Spot-billed Duck
4) Painted Stork
5) Eastern Cattle Egret
6) Common Kestrel
7) Pallid Harrier
8) Short-toed Snake Eagle
9) Indian Peafowl
10) Red-wattled Lapwing

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 #sriramwildlifephotographer #sriramreddy  #birdaday  #amazingbirds  #monsoonbirds #monsoonmood

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k6yDA5OvVg

Bird Diaries | Greater Flamingo | Kistareddypet Lake, Telangana | BD07

The next bird in this series is a juvenile Greater Flamingo, filmed at Kistareddypet Lake in Telangana. This lone visitor has been a regular winter guest for the past two years, arriving around December and January.

The video showcases the flamingo’s feeding behavior and its peaceful interactions with other winter migrants and resident wetland birds of the lake. Its elegant movements and calm presence add a special charm to Kistareddypet’s winter landscape, making it a highlight for local birdwatchers every season.

Kistareddypet Lake Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/MwjTae3DxdXpcvbm8

#birddiaries #greaterflamingo #wetlandbirds #wetlands #kistareddypetlake  #sriramwildlifephotographer #sriramreddy  #birdaday  #amazingbirds  #bd07

20241225 | BD07

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuxJ2VDwb1I

Bird Diaries | Plum headed Parakeets |  Kodakanchi, Telangana | BD06

The next bird in this series is the Plum-headed Parakeet, filmed in the fields of Kodakanchi village, Sangareddy district, Telangana. These strikingly colorful parakeets are seen feeding in open agricultural fields, a common sight during the harvest season.

Large flocks of Plum-headed Parakeets often raid millet, rice, and jowar crops when they ripen, showcasing their adaptability and social feeding behavior. The video captures their vibrant presence and constant chatter, a lively glimpse into how these parrots interact with farmlands and local communities.

Kodakanchi Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FPFsDknYVT36Qxav6

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20241009 | BD06

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2KrX2p1UCU

Bird Diaries | Indian Grey Hornbill | Anantagiri Forest, Telangana | BD05

The next bird in this series is the Indian Grey Hornbill, filmed in the Anantagiri Forest of Vikarabad district, Telangana. Anantagiri is one of the best places to observe and document this species, thanks to its healthy hornbill population, ideal nesting trees, and abundant food sources.

In this video, the hornbill is seen plucking seeds and leaves to feed, showcasing its typical foraging behavior high up in the forest canopy. The footage highlights the species’ strong bill, agile movements, and its important role as a seed disperser in maintaining forest ecology.

Anantagiri Forest Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RcuTumLBThWBwRmA8

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20251014 | BD05

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ta9TjjMsMxY

Bird Diaries | Coppersmith Barbet | Anantagiri Forest, Telangana | BD04

The next bird in this series is the Coppersmith Barbet, filmed in the lush Anantagiri forest of Vikarabad district, Telangana. Known for its vibrant plumage and metallic “tuk-tuk” call, this barbet is seen busily chiseling a hole in a dry tree branch at the top canopy, a potential nesting site it prepares with great precision.

The video beautifully highlights the bird’s nest-excavating behavior against a dazzling bokeh backdrop, created by the interplay of sky light and the forest canopy — a perfect blend of behavior and beauty in the wild.

Anantagiri Forest Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RcuTumLBThWBwRmA8

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20251014 | BD04

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVsmJay2w0k

Bird Diaries | Zitting Cisticola | Manjeera, Telangana | BD03

The next bird in this series is the Zitting Cisticola, a tiny yet lively grassland bird filmed at Manjeera, in Sangareddy district of Telangana. Though it appears plain and colorless from the front, its golden-brown back glows beautifully in sunlight, making it a delight to watch in the field.

This video captures the bird’s characteristic tail-spreading display, along with moments of nest material collection and preening, offering a glimpse into the daily life and breeding behavior of this energetic little songbird.

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20250615 | BD03

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am66sP22n5o

Bird Diaries | Painted Francolin | Yadagiri, Telangana | BD02

The next bird in this series is the Painted Francolin, recorded in Yadadri district of Telangana. This species is most active during the monsoon season, when males can be heard calling persistently during mornings and evenings to attract mates.

In this video, you’ll see the francolin’s fascinating courtship and preening behavior as it perches atop a palm tree, keeping a watchful eye on its surroundings, a classic example of how these ground-dwelling birds use vantage points during the breeding season.

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20250614 | BD02

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8o-mH71BZms

Bird Diaries | Spot-billed Pelican | RC Puram Lake, Hyderabad | BD01

In today’s video, we meet the Spot-billed Pelican (Pelecanus philippensis) at RC Puram Lake, a serene wetland near BHEL and ICRISAT in Hyderabad.

Watch as these majestic waterbirds go about their morning routine of feeding, preening, and resting after a successful hunt. The video also captures their calm interactions with other lake residents like Greater Cormorants, Painted Storks, and Black-winged Stilts, showing how diverse species share the same wetland habitat in harmony.

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RC Puram Lake Google Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bVz522azD7KLR5sA7

20251027 | BD01

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuBzhN9Frzc

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