Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Doctor Finds Joy and Wisdom Through Bird Photography
Imagine a doctor who loves taking photos of birds.
This doctor, Dr. Rao, grew up in a place filled with nature and birds.
During the pandemic, he started taking pictures of the birds around his home.
He used to hear the birds singing when he was a kid and didn’t even know their names.
The doctor has learned a lot from watching the birds like the owl and hummingbird.
The birds have taught him to be persistent, caring, focused, and adaptable.
This hobby makes him feel happy and connected to nature.
Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Koneti Nageswara Rao rediscovered his love for nature during the pandemic.
He grew up in Indukurpet village, Andhra Pradesh, surrounded by nature.
Dr. Rao began bird photography, learning from the birds' behaviors.
He started with a Sony D600 and upgraded to a Nikon Z9 with a 600 mm lens.
The doctor reflects on the lessons learned from various bird species.
- Who
- Dr. Koneti Nageswara Rao.
- What
- A pediatric cardiologist rediscovered his passion for bird photography.
- When
- During the pandemic.
- Where
- Indukurpet village, Andhra Pradesh, and around his home.
- Why
- To reconnect with nature and learn from birds.
- Profession
- Pediatric Cardiologist
- Native of
- Indukurpet village, Andhra Pradesh
- Hobby
- Bird Photography
- Camera
- Nikon Z9 with 600 mm lens
- Birds of interest
- Red-vented bulbuls, Indian robins, pied bushchats, Coppersmith Barbet, Hornbill, Brahminy Kite, Owl, Hummingbird