Had a good time with him as he walked with our vehicle for over 10 minutes... I was glad to see him in good shape and he looked as majestic as ever ; he is recovered well though he is still limping a bit. It was an awesome sighting for sure! Bamera
Patience paid off, waited for over an hour and finally this guy perched very close to our vehicle and allowed me to make a few images from close distance.The Indian Pitta is a small stubby-tailed bird that is mostly seen on the floor of forests or under dense undergrowth, foraging on insects in leaf litter. It has long, strong legs, a very short tail and stout bill, with a buff coloured crown stripe, black coronal stripes, a thick black eye stripe and white throat and neck. The upperparts are green, with a blue tail, the underparts buff, with bright red on the lower belly and vent... Indian Pitta
I love this guy - and for multiple reasons; he is super bold and gets very close to your vehicle if he has to cross the road (one example), he has a big territory and is seen at places far from each other, he is always in fights and comes out winner (I have lot of his pics with some injury or other) and most of all his grace and confidence.. He truly is the charming prince of Bandipur :)Edit Tiger closeup
Presenting the Adiyal (Arrogant) male from Bandhavgarh !! Tiger
Bid, bold, confident and very majestic guy from Kabini. He is given me some awesome sightings !! Scarface
It is such a blessed feeling to see a tiger crossing the Rajbehra dam :) Tiger
During our Sri Lanka trip in 2009... Clicked at Yala National Park. CHE Portrait
The rising star of Mahaman Mukunda Male
Tiger, Kabini
Always dreamt of clicking a Tiger walking towards me on the vehicle track at Bandhavgarh. Finally got it after going there for over seven years :) Tiger - Adiyal Male
Leopard
Changeable Hawk Eagle
The Scarface again!
Mukunda male again - On his way to Mahaman, where he drank a truck load of water.. The rising star of Mahaman..
Panthera Pardus Leopard Cub
TATR Main road is always full of surprises. We heard alarm calls soon after entering the gate and within few minutes she jumped on the road and walked gracefully for over 2 Kms.. Despite all the vehicle noise behind, she was least bothered and never turned around to check. This behaviour speaks volumes of self confidence and attitude of a Tiger. Morning walk by the lady of the lake
Tiger Pugmark
In her cave
Tiger
Bandipur again!! Tiger
Yala National Park Leopard
Finally got this guy in the open after dreaming about a frame like this for years.. It was a tensed and exciting moment chasing it for a while this morning. Paradise Fly-Catcher, Male
This was one of the most memorable sighting in my life as I always dreamt of clicking a Tiger in water and this guy ful-filled that dream at Bur Balle check dam... This one safari we got a Spectacled Cobra, Sloth Bear, Wild Dogs, this big male Tiger and then a Leopard - It was a super treat. Tiger sighting at Kabini is always very special. Tiger in the Water
Gowri, the Queen of Bandipur
Mirchaini Female cub clicked in 2010. Tiger, Bandhavgarh
We were destined to reach the gate late that evening as this guy decided not to move for over 15 minutes.. We obviously were not complaining :) Road Block
My most favorite Woodpecker White Bellied Woodpecker
I saw this male after almost a year.. Very happy to see him again but a bit sad as he was limping due to an injury on his left front leg.. But he was licking it all the time and will recover soon. He was sitting here over 30 minutes and we had to leave him and go as the safari timings were up. This was clicked in manual mode: F8, 1/800, ISO 200, EV 0 and Auto WB Tiger
Bammera Male in monochrome tones; A different perspective Tiger
Panthera Pardus Leopard
Telia Cub, Female
Clicked at Cauvery Fishing Camp.. Its amazing to see these guys roam around freely in the camp. Giant Grizzled Squirrel
The Katezeri Male of Tadoba Tadoba Tiger
With a water buffalo kill.. Leopard
Leopard
This massive hulk is from Kolsa range of Tadoba. Known as Shivaji, he is the un-contested king of Kolsa. He is also a responsible father taking care of two fully grown male cubs of 1.5 years.. Apparently, these two cubs hang out with him all the time while the female cub is her mamma's girl.. Shivaji
Serpent Eagle
One of the most handsome male from Bandhavgarh clicked in 2009 Kallu
Leopard
Time to move on as there were wild dogs on the ground a few meters away from this tree. Leopard
Male Leopard
Pied Hornbill
The Hulk of Kolsa, TATR Shivaji
He crossed the road cautiously before getting down the Mahaman and drank a truck load of water.. He then rested there for a while before jumping into the bush and dis-appearing. Thirsty Big boy..
Close up of this gorgeous girl on one beautiful morning.. Posting this amidst rumors that she was killed by another male Tiger in a territorial fight - Not sure if she is no more, but I like to be optimistic to see her in my next trip to Bandipur. The Queen of Bandipur
Black Naped Hare
The magical main road of Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve.. I have seen Tiger, Leopard, Sloth Bear and wild dogs right on the main road there.. Here is a Wild dog walking across gracefully.. It was like a fashion parade :) Wild Dog
Pheasant-tailed Jacana