Tailor on a Leaf
Here is a Common Tailorbird (Orthotomus sutorius) found foraging in our backyard. Without the tele converter the images are much sharper on Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM.
Nature
Piper on a Boat
“] Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) is a winter visitor and a probable resident. Alternate scientific name Tringa hypoleucos. [exif=”piper-on-a-boat.jpg
Small Blue Symmetry
Pair of Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) on a boat near Sultan’s battery , Mangalore. I used Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM with Tamron SP AF 1.4X TC on Giottos Monopod.
Lemon Pansy
Lemon Pansy (Junonia lemonias) It is the most common of the six Pansies in India. It is a very bold butterfly with strong territorial and aggressive behaviour but not as much as the Peacock Pansy. It flies quickly and strongly but with less fluttering of wings. It generally rests on the ground but not so … Read more
Oriental Honey Buzzard
Oriental Honey Buzzard (Pernis ptilorhyncus) sub adult male. also known as Oriental Honey-buzzard and Crested Honey Buzzard. Despite its name, this species is not related to Buzzards, and is taxonomically closer to the kites.
Little Green Bee-eater
Little Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis). Shot using Canon EOS 5D Mark II with Tamron SP AF 1.4X Tele Converter (white model) on Canon EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM lens, hand held.