Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Bird Photography at Ameenpur Lake Hyderabad


Peninsular Rock Agama female


My recent outing to Ameenpur (08-Jan-2017)

Eurasian Coot

Barn Swallow & Streak-throated Swallow

Marsh Sandpiper

Little Grebe

Blyth's Reed Warbler

Blyth's Reed Warbler

Marsh Sandpiper

Ashy Prinia

Wood Sandpiper

Ashy Crowned Sparrow lark Male

Plain Prinia


My recent outing to Ameenpur (January 2016)

Red-rumped Swallow

Barn Swallow

Barn Swallow

Little-ringed Plover

Common Stonechat Female

Pied Bushchat juv

Brown Shrike

Red-naped Ibis

Little Stint

Indian Pond Heron


Earlier outing to Ameenpur (January 03, 2015)

Red Avadavat Female

White-throated Kingfisher

Purple Swamphen

Scaly-breasted Munia

Black-winged Stilt

Asian Pied Starling

River Tern

Painted Stork

Black Kite

Indian Silverbill

Red Avadavat Male

Intermediate Egret

Darter

Common Moorhen

Bronze-winged Jacana

Little Grebe

Eurasian Coot


Little-ringed Plover

Black Kite

Yellow-wattled Lapwing

Great Cormorant

Pied Kingfisher

Painted Stork

Little Egret

Grey Heron

Yellow-wattled Lapwing

Black Drongo

Cormorant

Black-winged Stilt

Ruddy Shelduck

White Wagtail

Small Pratincole

Yellow Wagtail

32 comments:

  1. Hi Sumeet,

    Pretty good outing, i am planning to visit this lake tomorrow.

    You have perfect flight shots.

    just a correction, the images you tagged as "Greater spotted eagle" is "Black Kite"

    Thanks,
    Naveen

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    1. Thanks Naveen
      Yes, you were right, one out of those two was Black Kite, however the other is Greater Spotted Eagle. Difference lies in the tail. Greater Spotter Eagle doesn't have that fork in its tail like the Kite. Tail of the Greater Spotted eagle is distinctly visible.
      Hope you had a wonderful outing as well.

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  2. Are you in Hyderabad, can I join you for bird photography if any plan for ameenpur lake.

    Jayendra Bapna 9985364475

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    1. HI Jayendra, yes I'm in Hyd, we do have a bird photography group and we go out regularly. Ameenpur I've been for 5 times now, hence don't have any quick plan. If you want you can join us for other outings. We are planning to go to Narsapur sometime soon. You can share your email with me, will keep you informed.

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    2. Hi Sumeet, Thanks for the response!! mu email id is "jayendrabapnaphotography@yahoo.com" and contact 9985364475
      Please email me for any plan

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  3. <a href="http://www.hyderabadevents.com/> Photographers in hyderabad </a>
    it seems only natural when you see something exciting or interesting in the natural world, you want to capture it or record it in some way. Cameras are a great way to do just do that!

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  4. I went through your pictures and they are amazing clicks :) Wonderful. Also, I see that the outings are with a photography group. I am in Hyderabad too :) Would be glad to connect and join in any recent outings.
    You can connect me at shanxat@gmail.com

    Started birding recently and I am so glad to come across your blog :) Cheers.

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    1. Thanks indeed for visiting my blog! We can surely meet sometime to go on birding trips together. I will keep you posted in such cases. And i will make a note of your email too.

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    2. I recently made a quick morning trip to Gandipet park. However, the park was closed until 9.30. And there weren't any migratory birds. There were a lot of resident birds indeed :) Was this the place that I had to scout, or the back side, the other side of lake?

      Also, morning 6-10 is a good time or evening for Gandipet and this one :)

      Sorry for too many questions. I just needed few information :) I love your clicks! Hope it isn't much trouble.

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    3. the park is bang opposite golconda resort. No migratories, only resident. For migratories you will have to walk through the gandipet lake from either chilkur side or the shankarpalli side.

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  5. Hi, Have recently moved from Bangalore. Was looking for a photography group interested in Birding and Wildlife. Came across your blog very impressive. Request you to post me on your upcoming trips. My I'd is edamadakas@gmail.com.
    And can you pls suggest if there are any good camera rental guys in Hyderabad.

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    1. I have made a note of your email and will keep you posted of the next outing. I am not very sure about rentals in Hyd as i have never used them, sorry.

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    2. Hi Sumeet , Can you add me in Bird and wildlife photography sachin.agrawal.25@gmail.com

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  6. What is the best time to visit ammenpur lake...?

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    1. this time if u visit..it will be best because its rainy season..u will find n number of birds there. i have done a shoot for my blog there which i did before the rainy season started. https://www.meralookvook.com/2018/07/my-hippie-style-and-ameenpur-lake-view.html

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    2. Early morning or before evening usually is best.

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  7. nice blog..keep rocking.. here is my visit at Ameenpurlake https://www.meralookvook.com/2018/07/my-hippie-style-and-ameenpur-lake-view.html

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  8. Hi Sumeet..can you pls let me know when planning for next shoot! anil15686@gmail.com

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  9. Wonderful Sumeet - great post and informative.

    When is the best time to see the Flamingos - mornings or evenings ?
    Is there a place where we can park the car and walk around ? Can you share the GPS location for this spot.

    I plan to visit Hyderabad this weekend and I plan to visit the lake (I plan to visit around 4PM). Hope I can see the Flamingos

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  10. Balu, I am not sure if you can find Flamingos in Ameenpur lake. Fishing and public at large disturb the birds quite a lot these days in Ameenpur. Also the movement of vehicles make them run away. Ameenpur is no more a birding destination as it was 5 years ago. I am sorry to disappoint you but you won't find much there. Moreover this is not even the migratory season.

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    1. Thanks Sumeet, I saw in FB lots of pics of Flamingos being uploaded tagged with Ameenpur lake. So was wondering...

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    2. You could check with the person who uploaded in FB about the month of the sighting. I have my doubts if it is anytime recent.

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  11. Sure ... The Ebird data also shows presence of Flamingos in Aug 2019... I'll let you know..

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  12. Hi Sumeet, the flamingos are there. Saw them yesterday...100s of them. From the fish market side in the evening..

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    1. That's great. Hope you enjoyed watching them. They are so out of the world beautiful.

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  13. Is Jan/Feb good months to visit the lake for birding? We are planning this weekend and wondering if it is a good idea. Also, is picnic allowed at the lakeside (including cooking)?

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    1. Yes indeed, these are one of the best months for birding. And i think nobody should object for picnic. You can definitely trt that.

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    2. Thanks for the prompt response Sumeet�� what's the good time to start from hyd to see the birds? To wear time can we expect them around?D they have boats on the lake that can be hired?

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    3. Priyanka, early morning birding is always the best, usually before human activity starts. But then if you are.planning for picnic too, then i guess anytime of the day can be good. But i must warn you, there won't be any tree shades. And sometimes it is quite hot under the sun. The water birds are available even during later hours of the day. You won't find any boats though. No such facility is available. Hope this helps, good luck.

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