Hebbal Lake - Bangalore

Its been a long time since we had gone out and adding to that was the arrival of the new lens; so late on Saturday night we decided on a quick trip to the Hebbal Lake; since Sunday was also reserved for the weekly household chores. So there we were at Hebbal at 07:30am (It is worth getting there an hour earlier; cause we missed out almost all the fishing action!)

Sunday early morning also means that the drive is extremely pleasant and relaxing. The entry to the park is free and so is the parking. Most important - You are free from the usual madding crowd of picnickers; which means that there is silence reigning.

Here are a few of the shots taken with the new Sigma 150-500. Comments/feedback welcome!! 

Enjoy!!!

Water Lilly

Water Lilly Cluster

Red Backed Sea Eagle in Flight

Spotted Billed Ducks

Dragon Fly

Moorhen

 Moorhen doing some stretching

Smooth Slient Grace - Words that describe a Pelican's Flight

Great Cormorant in Flight

Great Cormorant on the water

Purple Heron Lands

Long and Silent Vigil

Sandpiper and Wagtail in a conversation

Wagtail probably did not like what the Sandpiper said

Intermediate/ Yellowbilled Egret

Intermediate/ Yellowbilled Egret

Intermediate/ Yellowbilled Egret

Pond Heron coming in for a landing

Pond Heron in Flight

Life's Quiz

Zindagi Kaisi Hai Paheli

Zindagi ...kaisi hai paheli, haaye
Kabhi to hansaaye kabhi ye rulaaye (2)

Kabhi dekho man nahi jaage peechhe peechhe sapno ke bhaage
Ek din sapno ka raahi chalaa jaaye sapno ke aage kaha
Zindagi...

Jinhone sajaaye yaha mele sukh-dukh sang-sang jhele
Wahi chunkar khaamoshi yu chali jaaye akele kaha
Zindagi...
From the Movie Anand - sung by Manna Dey, Music By Salil Choudhary,Directed By Hrishikesh Mukherjee

Translation:
Life is such a riddle!
Makes you laugh and makes you cry!!

Sometimes the mind continues to sleep; chasing dreams!
Only to have your dreams leave you far behind!!

Ones who set up life here, go through happiness and sadness together!
However they choose to move on ALONE in silence!!

Do not know if my translation does justice to the beauty of the song and I'll be more than happy to be corrected!!

Wild City - Wildlife on the Streets

Eagles are patient birds!

Brahmini Kite (Red Backed Sea Eagle) Adult on left with yearling

Craning to get a better view is a Sea Eagle

Swift on a wire

Swift on  a break

Mom!! I'm hungry!!

Mom Can't you hear me!!

I'm gonna hold my breath till I'm blue!!

Green Parakeet

Juvenile Sea Eagle takes to Flight