In search of birds

Packed up the gears, got monopod, jumped in car, started on Wednesday evening 6.30 PM from Bangalore. But to where ? It should obviously be Mysore. Mysore has places such as Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary near by, Kukkarahalli Lake, Karanji Lake where birds prefer to nest.

Reached Mysore at 8.30 PM

So this time, thought of exploring kukkarahalli Lake in morning.

But the problem in shooting Morning is the lighting, also with the minimum equipment I have like 250 mm lens, you need an extra favor, i.e the proper natural light.

I myself consider lucky this time, to have wonderful lighting also spotted great birds.

Left at around 6.30 AM. These are some of the snaps.

Shooting concluded at 8.30 AM as it would be late for Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary.

Here are the few details, I searched, thought would be helpful to pen down.  Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary is located on the banks of river cauvery. Its near Sri Rangapatnam, Mandya Distict. It has an entry fees of 60 INR includes your camera charges. But Lens above 500mm is charged heavily.

Reached Bird Sanctuary at around 11 AM, went to get boat, the boat charges are again 60 INR per head, but can get a special boat for yourself for 1000 INR and extra privileges are given, like longer rides and into interiors where more rare birds can be sighted.

But went for a normal ride as this is not the season. Visiting in February will have more chances of sighting some rare birds.

And please visit in Weekday, if you are a serious bird photographer. Otherwise, fine to visit in weekends.

Here are  glimpse of the birds at Sanctuary.