Its a new passion. Bird spotting.

The Long-tailed Shrike has a characteristic upright "shrike" attitude when perched on a bush, from which it glides down at an angle to take  lizards , large  insects , small  birds  and rodents . They maintain feeding territories and are usually found single or in pairs that are well spaced out.  The usual calls are harsh grating and scolding calls, likened to the squealing of a frog caught by a snake. They are capable of vocal mimicry and include the calls of many species including lapwings, cuckoos, puppies and squirrels in their song.  This singing ability makes it a popular pet in parts of southeast Asia. I spotted this bird during a bird-watching trek in a forest near Jaipur. While we were resting near a water pool, this bird perched on the branch right above where I was sitting. The orangish color was unique, and the fellow bird-watchers told me that it was a shrike!

Hi folks! This is my first post from Jaipur, the new city I moved to recently. I happened to spot some new birds here. This bird is called the Brahminy Myna or Starling. This myna is pale buff creamy with a black cap and a loose crest. The bill is yellow with a bluish base. The iris is pale and there is a bluish patch of skin around the eye. The outer tail feathers have white and the black primaries of the wings do not have any white patches. The adult male has a more prominent crest than the female and also has longer neck hackles. Juveniles are duller and the cap is browner. This  passerine  is typically found in dry forest, scrub jungle and cultivation and is often found close to human habitations. The especially favour areas with waterlogged or marshy lands.