Masinagudi hills have always fascinated me. We have passed the tiny town many times on our way to Ooty and many a time have driven there for a day outing to look at the majestic hills, flora, and fauna. The bird life in this region is fascinating. We stayed there for few days to explore more of this region. Everyday we woke up to the bird calls and Deer walking around freely near the rooms. The bird life we sighted during the time spent in Masinagudi is never to be forgotten.
Following are some of the captures from the trip:
Indian Nightjar
Indian Robin
Yellow Wattled Lapwing
White-rumped Shama
Asian Fairy Bird
Spotted Munia
Velvet-fronted Nuthatch
Red whiskered Bulbul
Malabar Hornbill
Tickell’s blue flycatcher – Male
Tickell’s blue flycatcher – Female
Magpie Robin – Young one
Magpie Robin – Adult
White-rumped Vulture
Scarlet Minivet
Long-tailed Shrike
Green Bee Eater
Red-vented Bulbul
Petronia, also known as Yellow-throated Bulbul
Golden backed Woodpecker and Brahminy Starling
Racket-tailed Drongo
Spotted Owl
Brahminy Starling
Jungle Babbler
Jerdon’s leafbird
Can you spot the Iora?
Blue-eyed Malkoha
