Sep 26
by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, brahminy kite, Digitalfrescos, kite, Nikkor, Nikkor 500, Nikon, Nikon D500

Brahminy Kite Portrait

It was one of those days when we could approach this beautiful raptor up close and take some real close portraits. Just like black kite brahminy kite is also a scavenging bird feeding on dead fish and crabs by the rivers / lakes and ponds. This bird finds a place in the Hindu mythology as Garuda
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Sep 26
by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, brahminy kite, Digitalfrescos, Fish, Juvenile, kite, Nikon, Nikon D750, Prey, raptor, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Brahminy Kite Juv

Just like black kite brahminy kite is also a scavenging bird feeding on dead fish and crabs by the rivers / lakes and ponds. This bird finds a place in the Hindu mythology as Garuda. Unlike the adult the Juvenile lacks the distinct white head and the markings.
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Sep 24
by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, brahminy kite, Digitalfrescos, Fishing, Grey Heron, heron, kite, Nikon, Nikon D750, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Fish stealer

The grey plumaged heron was wading through the edge of the water looking for prey. It waited patiently to and motionless to strike a blow and tach the fish. Just as it caught the fish it did not it was being watched by the Brahminy kite too which made a quick dash to snatch the prey. This image was made at that moment when the Bhrahminy kite made the attempt to steal the fish. However, the Grey heron was quick to react and jumped, flow away, to be chased by the Brahminy kite…however the kite was not successful in attempting to steal. The meal was made for the heron.
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