Shikra..


Shikara.., originally uploaded by Vijay...

The Shikra or Little Banded Goshawk (Accipiter badius) is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards and harriers. The Shikra is a widespread resident breeder throughout south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. It nests in trees, building a new nest each year. It lays 3–7 eggs.[Source: WikiPedia]

Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Exposure 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture f/7.1
Focal Length 250 mm
ISO Speed 200
Exposure Bias -1 EV
Lens EF 70-300