Sattal Lake - Symmetry

Scarlet Milkweed
A good subject for doing some nice macro images. A plant whose flowers attracts a lot of butterflies.

Chestnut Bellied Nuthatch
A species of nuthatch seen around Assam and Kumaon region.

Update : Looks like it is not restricted to Assam and Kumaon alone. Actually its association is more defined by the type of forest it is found rather than just north or southern parts of indian and in this case it is tropical dry vegetation. Thanks to Deepa for the correction.

A Black Headed Jay day dreaming on a gloomy Sattal morning :)

Evening at Bhimtal Lake
Bhimtal lake is one of the lakes in Sattal. The place is named after Bhima of Mahabharata. Bhima is said to have visited this place when pandavas were in exile. I went there to make some images of the lake in its natural settings but the place currently is completely commercialized and was totally surrounded by buildings. In the midst of buildings the abstract of a tree which was at the edge of the lake was the only thing that seemed interesting.

Himalayan Bulbul
Songster from himalayas. Checkout his crest display in morning light.