Large Grey Babbler, Saswad

A fairly large babbler found in scrub, open forest and grass land. Always in flocks this individual along with others got down to the puddle of water to take a dip in the afternoon.

Yellow eyed Babbler

A skulker of a bird that is seen in the bushes mostly. Once in a while it will pop up to the top of the bush and then dive back to join others in the group. This image was made at one such instance when we waited patiently in the grassland to see one emerge on top of the bush.

White-headed Babbler

The yellow-billed babbler or white-headed babbler is a member of the Leiothrichidae family endemic to southern India and Sri Lanka. The yellow-billed babbler is a common resident breeding bird in Sri Lanka and southern India.

Yellow eyed babbler after shower

This is also an insect eater from the grass lands. The sexes are alike with rufous brown above and typical to its name has a yellow eye. This birds are typically sulks in tall grass and undergrowth. It pops out to have a clear view and suddenly vanishes back. It does not fly long distances, it is usually seen having a short and jerky flight. It is found in the subcontinent. The bird here is seen drying itself after a dip in the water providing for the water droplets being thrown from the feathers and tail.

Yellow eyed babbler

This is also an insect eater from the grass lands. The sexes are alike with rufous brown above and typical to its name has a yellow eye. This birds are typically sulks in tall grass and undergrowth. It pops out to have a clear view and suddenly vanishes back. It does not fly long distances, it is usually seen having a short and jerky flight. It is found in the subcontinent. The bird here is seen drying itself after a dip in the water providing for the water droplets around the forehead and around the eye.