Before you see a tiger, you often hear it. Not the tiger itself. Its neighbours. The deer, the langurs and the peacocks in the forest give warnings, and a good guide listens to every one of them. This is a simple guide to the alarm calls on a safari. What they are, who makes them,
Safari Alarm Calls: How Guides Find Tigers by Listening Read Post »
A bird in flight is the hardest and most rewarding picture in bird photography. The bird moves fast, the light changes, and you have about a second to get it right. But it is also a skill you can learn. In this guide, I share what has helped us, in plain words. Start with big,
Bird in Flight Photography: Simple Tips for Sharp Pictures Read Post »
Your first tiger safari is a strange mix. You wake up in the dark, you sit in a jeep for hours, and for a long time you see nothing at all. Then, in a few seconds, something makes your heart jump. I want you to know what to expect, so that you enjoy all of
Your First Tiger Safari in India: What to Really Expect Read Post »
The first time I went on a jungle safari, I packed like I was going on a holiday. I took a white shirt, a thin jacket and too many things. By the end of the first morning, I knew I had it wrong. A safari is not a normal trip. It starts in the dark,
What to Wear and Pack for a Jungle Safari in India Read Post »
A jungle safari is one of the most exciting things you can do in India. It is also one of the most strict. There are rules, and they are there for a reason. They keep you safe, they keep the animals calm, and they keep the park open for everyone. This is a simple guide
Jungle Safari Rules in India: What You Can and Cannot Do Read Post »
If you have only seen them in pictures, a leopard and a tiger can look like the same big yellow cat. In the wild, they are not. They are different in size, in pattern, in the way they move and in the places they hide. And on a safari, knowing the difference is half the
Leopard vs Tiger: How to Tell Them Apart in the Wild Read Post »
If you love photography and you love tigers, Tadoba is a hard place to beat. I have been to a few tiger parks, and Tadoba is the one I tell first-timers about. The tigers are relaxed. The waterholes are easy to read. And the forest is beautiful in a quiet, dry, golden way. This is
Tadoba Tiger Photography Tour: What to Expect, When to Go and How to Choose Read Post »
There is a place near Pune where, on a good winter morning, you can stand beside a quiet lake and see painted storks, eagles, harriers and ducks without moving more than a few steps. It is called Bhigwan. If you like birds, or if you just like quiet places with open sky, this is a
Bhigwan Bird Sanctuary: Best Time to Visit and What You Will See Read Post »
Tadoba is the park I send first-time tiger watchers to. It is easy to reach, the tigers are relaxed, and the forest has a wild, dry beauty that I never get tired of. But when you go makes a big difference. A trip in May feels like a different park from a trip in December.
Best Time to Visit Tadoba Tiger Reserve: Month by Month Read Post »
Birdwatching in India changes with the seasons. In winter the wetlands fill up with visitors from far away. In the monsoon, forest birds call from every tree in the Western Ghats. In summer, everything moves toward water. If you know the season, you know where to go. This is a simple guide to where to
Bird Watching in India: Where to Go and When, Season by Season Read Post »
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