(No) Clear shot

For every shot that looks like this.

Black Naped Oriole

Life is more often with obstacles like this.

Bird across the canal.

Blue Throated Bee-eater

Bird across a wider canal with the light falling.

Brahminy Kite

Or the bird is hiding behind vegetation. 

Asian Koel (Male)

Baya Golden-backed Weaver 

Or the bird is not distinct. The camera is focussing on the tree trunk.

Laced Woodpecker (Female)