I clicked this red cheeked bulbul at Ross Island, Port Blair. Port Blair is full of them. I heard from our guide at the Cellular Jail that when Vir Savarkar was serving his time there, he remarked that it was the song of the bulbuls that gave him solace. Now we can go inside the jail and see all the cells, including his. It is a tribute to the human spirit that he survived for 10 years in that confined space and lived a long life after his release. I am aware that there is a controversy about his appeal for clemency and the subsequent release. But just go and look at that cell and then question his decision. Right in front of his room were the gallows too. I will write more about my visit to the Cellular Jail. It was a very moving experience.
Red whiskered Bulbul are very beautiful. Good capture
I would love to read abt that cellular jail visit.
Nice capture of the bird.
The crown and the sparkling Red makes it too beautiful. Good snap.
Had a good experience with a red vented Bulbul and her family.
This is the first time I get to see a red cheeked bulbul.
Its sitting on a coconut tree ?
Thanks Ajeya.
Chitra that is to happen, I have become incredibly lazy at writing 😀
Thanks PN.
Joe yes it is sitting on a coconut tree.
Red-whiskered Bulbul ! Excellent shot !