Some sort of a quail, but I don't think it is a native species. Maybe one of the Coturnix? http://www.birding.in/birds/Galliformes/blue-breasted_quail.htm

Thanks a lot Esther - you sure know a lot and willing to share that knowledge - very much appreciate it!

Big bird on top looks like Greater Yellowlegs. Smaller one in same pic could be a Sanderling. Reddish birds are Ruddy Turnstones.

Hi All Thanks a lot for the IDs - much appreciate your sharing of your knowledge! Like Esther, I too thought it was a Towhee but then wasn't sure since I didn't see any white on him, he was much darker brown, and had a sharper beak. He was quite far away (used 400mm lens). Thanks again Shyamala