Birds we photographed in the lanes behind Kihim Beach, Alibaug: Common Iora, Red-whiskered and Red-vented Bulbuls, Jungle Babblers and a White-throated Kingfisher.
Birds at Kihim Beach, Alibaug: Iora, Bulbuls, Babblers and a Kingfisher Read Post »
Bandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh has three clear seasons: a cool winter, a very hot summer and a wet monsoon. The weather decides what you wear in the jeep, how the forest looks and how likely you are to see a tiger. Here is the climate month by month, from our own safaris. Bandhavgarh Weather Month
Bandhavgarh Weather and Climate: Month by Month Guide for Safari Read Post »
Every kingfisher from our trips: Common, White-throated, Stork-billed, Oriental Dwarf, Blue-eared and Pied, photographed at Saguna Baug, Alibaug, Bandhavgarh, Sindhudurg and Jawai.
Kingfishers from Our Trips: Six Species from Saguna Baug to Sindhudurg and Jawai Read Post »
A Red-necked Falcon photographed on a bare branch and dry Bhigwan grassland. Explore the full 18-frame gallery, field marks and photo notes.
Red-necked Falcon at Bhigwan: Photos and Field Guide Read Post »
Simple facts about the Indian Courser, a grassland bird that prefers running to flying.
Indian Courser at Bhigwan: Photos, ID and Field Notes Read Post »
Simple facts about the chinkara, India’s gazelle, and how to see it at Kadbanwadi near Bhigwan.
Chinkara (Indian Gazelle): Facts and Where to See It at Kadbanwadi Read Post »
Simple facts about the striped hyena, India’s only hyena, and an evening at a den near Bhigwan.
Striped Hyena in India: Facts, Habits and a Den Near Bhigwan Read Post »
A photo story of two days and four outings around Bhigwan: a striped hyena family at dusk, quails and sandgrouse at dawn, chinkara, European Rollers and an Indian wolf at Kadbanwadi, plus how to reach Bhigwan.
Bhigwan Wildlife Trip: Hyenas, Chinkara & Grassland Birds Read Post »
Ask any wildlife photographer when the best light is, and you will hear the same answer. Early in the morning, and late in the afternoon. It is not a secret. But most beginners do not understand why, and so they do not plan for it. This guide explains it in plain words, with places where
Golden Hour Wildlife Photography: Why Early Mornings Matter Read Post »
You do not need a big camera or a trip to a faraway park to start wildlife photography. You need a little patience, a few simple rules about your camera, and the habit of looking carefully. I started with common birds near water. I made many mistakes. This guide is what I wish someone had
Wildlife Photography for Beginners: A Simple Guide to Start Read Post »
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