October 29th, 2009
The call of the Malabar Whistling Trush, is one of the most melodious pieces of music I’ve ever heard in nature. I’ve always wanted to photograph this bird for a long time. Photographing them can be quite challenging given that they make their homes in the deep forests of western ghats and that they are shy. Valparai is one of the best places to photograph them, as they are all around the town.
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August 25th, 2009
Its been a lucky season. I’ve been fortunate in seeing and photographing young ones of a few key species found in India. The Joy of seeing a new generation of these animals in times which are hard for their survival has been an overwhelmingly emotional experience.
After a really long wait, I finally managed to be there at the right place at the right time to photograph the Baby King Cobras which had just hatched in a nest close to Agumbe.
I also made a short trip to Nagarhole where 2 leopard cubs abandoned in a sugarcane field close to the Nagarhole forest by the mother and have been rescued by the forest department.
The one question that came across my mind each time I saw them was “What’s their future?”
August 8th, 2009
Not many times in life does one come across opportunities like this. Wildlife is full of surprises, and one rewarded and when least expected. Having spent almost 2 weeks in the summer in Kabini and having had no luck with photographing any cats though sighted a few, I didn’t expect I’d get to shoot much in the monsoons. But I was in for a pleasant surprise. I was to see two leopards!
April 19th, 2008
Been traveling for the last two weeks, Wayanad and then Agumbe. At Agumbe we waited for 3 days but missed a lot of action that followed after I left. Will be traveling for the next month aswell. Promise to post pics in a couple of days.
January 7th, 2008
And finally got to see the majestic beasts in the wild
Tigress jump
Tiger in shrubs
Tigress portrait
Tigress sniffing
The birds are following in just a short bit ;)
December 11th, 2007
A quite busy and fast stage is happening in life at the current moment, need a big break.
Did a couple of trips in the recent past. Had been to a club mahindra sponsored bloggers meet at Coorg. Though I’m not a big fan of luxury resorts I did enjoy myself thoroughly. My 2 cents on the place are that they’ve not disturbed any habitat, as the resort is in a coffee plantation which is a big relief. Its a very well maintained resort in terms of local flavor and keeping the mood to the typical Coorg culture. It has loads of activities, I kept wondering how many days one needs to stay to complete these.
Did a quick trip to Dubare elephant trip from the resort which was the icing. The group was a lot of fun. For a super detailed trip read Anil’s blog, Some pics from the trip here.
In other news, am heading north for 2 weeks the coming weekend, will be in Bharatpur, Kanha, Bandavgarh and Delhi.
November 26th, 2007
Loads of travelling coming up. Next week coorg, and in dec off 15 days to Madhya Pradesh and Delhi. Ofcourse chasing the big cats.
Yesterday did a short trip to Maidanahalli, blackbuck sanctuary. Was quite fruitful.
And here are some pics from bhadra
Barking deer eyes
Bhadra backwaters
Praying mantis
Dragonfly
