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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September 4th, 2009
Was taking a stroll in front of my house talking on the phone and on the pole wire saw this pair mating. Goes only to say “keep your eyes wide open!” there’s a lot of urban wildlife around.
Here’s another nice photo-article by Karthik, again its urban wildlifing!
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 28th, 2008
Jungle lodges and resorts is conducting a naturalist training programme with Chief naturalist Karthik heading it.
Here are the details
Date : 9-11 May 2008
Venue : JLR’s Bannerghatta Nature Camp, Bannerghatta National Park
Fee : Rs. 4250/- (incl. board, lodge, training, workshop material and kit)
Registrations : Will be on first come first serve basis as there are limited seats available. A passport size photograph is necessary for registration.
Last Date : On or before May 02, 2008
You can contact karthik for further details and to enroll.
Karthik’s email id -> palmfly [at] gmail [dot] com
Tentaive schedule
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 ;)
