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Went birding in the Hebbal lake and fell in love with the place: it is an avian paradise. I love the place more so because an amateur birder\/photographer too can get some decent shots. I hope I got the bird’s ID right. If not, do correct me people. See more pics from the Hebbal birding trip<\/a>.\"Tickell's<\/a><\/p>\n

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Went birding in the Hebbal lake and fell in love with the place: it is an avian paradise. I love the place more so because an amateur birder\/photographer too can get some decent shots. I hope I got the bird’s ID right. If not, do correct me people. 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