Last drop of water

Last drop of water by Mayur Kotlikar
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Taken during last monsoon, with my Tamron 90mm F 2.8 macro lens

Kingfisher

Kingfisher by Mayur Kotlikar
Kingfisher, a photo by Mayur Kotlikar on Flickr.

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A beautiful Kingfisher, perched on a branch.
I loved the way it moved its head, up and down. Should have gone for a video instead.

Shikra with prey

Shikra with prey by Mayur Kotlikar
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I took this picture last year, 31st Dec to be precise :D
While I was getting ready for work, I heard squeaking of this bird. I rushed to the roof top to see for myself what the commotion was for only to witness this chap with a prey.
Moments later, his partner joined in, but I could not take their picture together.
I have seen female Shikra, picking up snails every now & then during Monsoon and also seen a kill. But this is the first time I saw and heard them communicating.
Its pretty amazing to see these fine birds adapting quite quickly to urban areas.

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