Mangalore: Chirping Visitors Enliven Kotepura Surroundings


Mangalore: Chirping Visitors Enliven Kotepura Surroundings



Pics by Dayananda Kukkaje
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (SP)

Mangalore, Dec 17: Migratory birds of all colours and sizes have started arriving at Kotepura in Ullal near here, where the confluence of river Netravati and Arabian Sea is located. A few thousand birds have chosen this place as their home for the winter. Birds of different sizes are making a beeline for this picturesque place, from different corners of the country and perhaps, even abroad.

Kotepura houses a fishing jetty. Factories processing fish are also located here. Prominently, two species of birds make Kotepura their home. The birds start arriving by mid-November. Compared to previous year, the number of birds that have flocked here is much more, feel locals.
















White 'igret' birds that have distinguishing features of long legs and blue necks and birds belonging to the 'heron' species can be seen lining up the sea shore here. These birds have habitats not only all over India right from the northern corner to the southern tip, but also other neighbouring countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan, Srilanka and Burma. They primarily feed on aquatic animals. Igrets prefer estuaries to settle down. These migratory birds normally choose warmer sites in southern India to live from November to February, to escape from harsh witner season elsewhere.





















The birds migrate for various reasons like habitat, food availability and weather. Several kinds of birds which are natives of places having volatile climate prefer to migrate to hotter places during winter. Resident birds do not migrate as they find their habitats relatively safer. A glance at the birds which flutter their wings, dive down like expert divers, eagerly look around and enthusiastically move about, oblivious to what is going around, compels one to wonder at their ability to adapt to different places and makes one to ponder about the fuss and confusion human beings create while undertaking a small travel, even though it is for a short period.

  

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  • Zainuddeen Salethoor, Abu Dhabi

    Sat, Dec 27 2008

    Mr Dayananda Kukkaje,you are no 1 photograper in the world.Insha allah you will get next national awrd in this picture.

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  • charita, mysore

    Tue, Dec 23 2008

    wow,..awesome...daya....!! carry on,...fantastic shots..!!

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  • PREM SUVARNA, MOODBIDRI /DUBAI

    Mon, Dec 22 2008

    very nice pictures ."THANK YOU DAYANAND KUKKAJE"for the wonderful collection.

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  • samadkm, bahrain

    Mon, Dec 22 2008

    Great job Daya......At first I had a doubt it was Mangalore....I  only believed it after having a look at the bridge....A job well done.......Has to be appreciated.

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  • Yasir, Managalore/ Abudhabi

    Sat, Dec 20 2008

    Good Photography. Keep up Daiji.

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    Sat, Dec 20 2008

    Wow Very beatiful Picture Thanks to Daiji.......

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    Fri, Dec 19 2008

    Superb pics. I just saved it as usual for my leisure time viewing.

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  • Harish, Dubai

    Fri, Dec 19 2008

    Very nice photos.Thanks to Dayanand and daijiworld.

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  • Anwar Uchil-Mangalore , Kabul- Afghanistan

    Fri, Dec 19 2008

    Dear Daya you are wonderful......... amazaing pictures ... outstanding photography .... once again you are rocking in this pictures

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    Thu, Dec 18 2008

    Wow !!! Excellent Picture,

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  • Shihab ullal, Jubail, S. Arabia.

    Thu, Dec 18 2008

    Great job Daya. I never seen before in Kotepura but now Daya helpd to show beautiful pics Like this. Keep it up. And thanks for Daijiworld.

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  • fazil, al khobar ksa

    Thu, Dec 18 2008

    mr dayanand very nice pictures i proud of ur job and daiji networks

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    Thu, Dec 18 2008

    Wow !!! Excellent Picture, Thanks a lot Dayanand ..Superb Photos.

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  • Mohammed Naushad, Mangalore/Bahrain

    Thu, Dec 18 2008

    thank u so much to you Mr.Dayanand for clicking such a nice photo. its my native place but i didnt seen such wonderfull nature.thanks to daijiworld....keep going...

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  • Prakash Shetty Ulepady, Ulepady/ New Delhi

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Excellent Capture... i remembered the song written by Dr. Sunitha Shetty Mumbai.. "Raaavo.. Raaa korunge.... Rayarene Kenujole..... Kandane illade balade korunge... bariyarene Kenujole..."

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  • John B. Miranda, Pachinadka/Bantwal/Dubai

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Excellent photograpy and Dayanand is as usual. Keep it up.Thanks to Daijiworld.

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  • clifford Fernandes, uk

    Thu, Dec 18 2008

    People often don't realise what a beautiful land we have unless someone like Daya shows it with his camera

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    hi dayananda you are really fantastic photo grapher, these pictures are really beautifull, well done daya

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  • Stany Lobo, Bajal Mangalore/Bahrain

    Thu, Dec 18 2008

    Dear Dayananda Kukkaje wonderful photography..Thanks daijiworld. MANU BAHRAIN. BAHRAIN.

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  • Razak,Riyadh, K S A., Manjeshwar

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Mr Daya really wonderful, so beautiful pictures. And also thanks to daiji.

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  • Irfan, Mangalore/Abu-Dhabi

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Dayanand Kukkaje Really Appreciate You,.Beautiful & Wonderful Picture.

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Good pictures Mr, Dayanand Kukkaje. It looks like the crows were feeling insecure in the presence of white birds or having inferioty complex !!!!

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  • Rafik Ahmed, Bangalore

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Great Job, Mr Dayanand my heartly thanks to you, we could not experience the beauty of nature around us with our eyes, you have given real meaning for it. keep it up

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  • Girish Bajpe, KSA, Jubail

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Dear Friend Daya you amazingly captured beauty of the nature in u r Cam. Very Nice. These pictures are mirror for your talent.Keep it up.

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    wow... excellent pics.thanks to dayanand & daiji...keep it up

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Fantastic, superb, amazing, excellent,wonderful, Lovely........Great photography Daya - Congrats

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    congratulations dayanand verry good pictures like live.....

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Good Photography from Wonderful Nature..

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    dayanand ur as usual simply great thnks buddy keep doing good work all the best

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Amazing..... pictures I have never before seen nor encountered the nature at its best around yourcity. This is called Professional Photography and/or beauty of natures photography. Daijiworld is lucky to have you in its team.

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  • Sourya Prakasha, Permude

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Very nice pictures.. Should be careful due to Avian Influenza (Bird Flu), while visiting that area for phtography or whatever may be.

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  • Faruk A.K. (Abu Dhabi), Koornadka, Darbe, Puttur

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Dear Daya, Amazing photographs. I would like to say "Chitragalillada Koneyu Kitakigalillada Maneyanthe". Keep-it-up. Thanks Walty/Daiji.

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    welldone Mr Daya...Kukkaje.. you are a super photographer...thanks daiji to wonderful pictures....

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    It is really superb.Mr.Dayanand u have a good future in this Field.Keep it up.

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    oh...its beautiful man.......well done...

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Super pictures Wonderful work Thanks Daya Kukkaje. Paul D Souza

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Really nice picture. We forget our surroundings and go to see other states and countries for this type of nature.

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  • Felix Lasrado, Thuppekal

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Amazing. We already have these in our area and we go some other palce to see these things. Thanks to Daijiworld for these picture and reminding us what we have.

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    very nice photos.....

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Nice pictures ,Thank you daijiworld specially Daya Kukkaje

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    We are lucky, atleast we have pictures of birds and Dayanand amidst us. Thank you Daiji and Daya. Thank you God for your wonderful creations.

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Lovely Pictures......

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    waaah! Superb pics,soul stirring.keep it up!!! Congrates

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Nice Pictures...Thanks to Daijiworld

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Nice & Quality Photos Mr. Kukkaje. Very Natural.

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Amazing..... is not the word.. never before have i seen nor encountered the nature at its best around the city...ur simply superb Daya...cheers.

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Great! good work Daya. Birds pictures are beautiful and wonderful.

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Superb.. Fantastic..

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Dear Dayanand, how you manage to cover the event at right time? Other picture are "saade Saath" Well done.Keep it up

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Daya, Su...perb photos. Really very very nice pics. Keep posting such photos in coming days too..... U r really great

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    very nice picture. photograps very good.

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  • Vikas Shetty, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    G8 Job Daya......At first i had a doubt it was mangalore....i only beleieved it after having a look at the bridge....A job well done.......Has to be appriciated.......

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  • fazil, al khobar ksa

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    exellent pictures tanks daiji world

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  • Latif Mapal , Uppinangadi- Jeddah

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    very nice pictures....

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  • Vidya , Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Great job Daya... This is called Professional Photography. Daijiworld is lucky to have you in its team...We Mangaloreans have a lot of expectations from you.. Get good pictures for us always...Show the Beauty of Mangalore and Beauty of nature to alll.... You have a great future.... Wish you all luck and Success ahead! Again.... Good Job!

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  • Janet Fredrick, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    Dayanand Kukkaje really needs to be appreciated. Natural and beautiful photography. A genius indeed.

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    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    hai super your photos and titles

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  • archana,

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    superb pics!!! great work daya..

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  • arunkumar rao, bangalore

    Wed, Dec 17 2008

    pictures of birds are realy very good quality and good location.

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