This article shares my opinion and experiences about using the Nikon 200-500mm f5.6E for bird photography. Sample images with Nikon D7100

Ramakkalmedu is a small hill station in Idukki, Kerala lying close to Tamil Nadu - Kerala border. Kuravan and Kurathi statue is a major attraction.

Southern Hill Myna (Gracula indica) is a forest dweller bird from the family of Starlings, Sturnidae. Photo from Thattekad.

Cheeyappara and Valara Waterfalls are two beautiful falls by the side of Kochi-Dhanushkodi Highway, in Idukki district of Kerala. On the way to Munnar.

Parunthumpara is a small hill station between Kuttikkanam and Peermedu in Idukki district, Kerala. The place is famous for a rock which resembles an eagle.

Loten's Sunbird (Cinnyris Lotenius) is a small bird from the Nectariniidae family, long and curved bills. Plumage is bright blue for male and female yellow.

Nilgiri Flowerpecker (Dicaeum concolor) is one of the few flowerpecker birds found in Kerala, India. It is mainly found in the Western Ghats.

Chestnut Bob Butterfly (Iambrix salsala) is a skipper. Family - Hesperiidae. Wings have white spots. Butterfly photos from Kerala.

Thoovanam Waterfalls is situated inside Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary in Idukki district of Kerala. It lies on the Pambar river flowing eastwards.

Dingy Lineblue (Petrelaea dana) is a not so common butterfly found in India and neighboring countries. It is from the Lycaenidae (Blues) family.