𝙂𝙡𝙖𝙢 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙮𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚

Tungabhadra backwaters, Hosapete, Karnataka | May 2026

Bird ID: Little Ringed […]

Tungabhadra backwaters, Hosapete, Karnataka | May 2026

Bird ID: Little Ringed Plover (Thinornis dubius)

As I spotted this Little Ringed Plover, I visualised framing it among the greens and so lay down flat on the ground. But it wasn’t easy! I observed its sprint-pause-sprint-pause behaviour…

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It was an unreal morning in Tadoba. Seeing this tiger cubs with her Mom and then they playing around the lake side with the wild dog kill their mom brought them. Each and every […]

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙀𝙖𝙜𝙡𝙚

Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand | Apr 2026

Bird ID: Crested Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis cheela) | ತುರಾಯಿ ಪನ್ನಗಾರಿ

Moment of a Crested Serpent Eagle […]

𝘼 𝙫𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣

Tungabhadra backwaters, Hosapete, Karnataka | May 2026

These Wagtails were actively moving around in the fresh grass patch near the shore. […]

𝘼 𝙫𝙞𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣

Tungabhadra backwaters, Hosapete, Karnataka | May 2026

These Wagtails were actively moving around in the fresh grass patch near the shore. […]

Tungabhadra backwaters, Hosapete, Karnataka | May 2026

These Wagtails were actively moving around in the fresh grass patch near the shore. I lay down for an eye-level view, visualising vibrant yellow standing out with the large, lush green patch forming a creamy layer in front and behind. The head turn and lighting…

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𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙀𝙖𝙜𝙡𝙚

Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand | Apr 2026

Bird ID: Crested Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis cheela) | ತುರಾಯಿ ಪನ್ನಗಾರಿ

Moment of a Crested Serpent Eagle […]

Rajaji National Park, Uttarakhand | Apr 2026

Bird ID: Crested Serpent-Eagle (Spilornis cheela) | ತುರಾಯಿ ಪನ್ನಗಾರಿ

Moment of a Crested Serpent Eagle in a moody pose. Though it was above eye level, the background and lighting were very good for capturing these moody moments.

Nikon D500 + Nikkor 200-500mm lens,…

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𝘼 𝙜𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩

Mullur kere, Karnataka | Mar 2026

Bird ID: Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) | ಮೆಟ್ಟುಗಾಲು ಹಕ್ಕಿ / ಕೆಸರು ಗೊರವ

I must say this […]

Mullur kere, Karnataka | Mar 2026

Bird ID: Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) | ಮೆಟ್ಟುಗಾಲು ಹಕ್ಕಿ / ಕೆಸರು ಗೊರವ

I must say this Black-winged Stilt provided me a golden opportunity to freeze one of its landing moments while it was facing the sunlight. The wings spread out for landing, facing the sun and offering…

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𝙒𝙝𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 – 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙙𝙧𝙤𝙥 𝙤𝙧 𝙃𝙚𝙧𝙤𝙣?

Kasavanahalli lake, Bengaluru | Mar 2026

Bird ID: Indian Pond-Heron (Ardeola grayii)| ಕೊಳದ ಬಕ

This Indian Pond Heron flew […]

Kasavanahalli lake, Bengaluru | Mar 2026

Bird ID: Indian Pond-Heron (Ardeola grayii)| ಕೊಳದ ಬಕ

This Indian Pond Heron flew in from the other side of the lake shore and landed on this huge dead tree trunk. What caught my attention was 2 things – light falling on a distant patch of differently aged grass…

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𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙠𝙚-𝙤𝙛𝙛 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩

Mullur Lake, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Mar 2026

A group of Little Grebes was swimming around, occasionally reaching the lakeshore. I was searching […]

Mullur Lake, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Mar 2026

A group of Little Grebes was swimming around, occasionally reaching the lakeshore. I was searching for a single one to capture with its reflection. One Grebe provided a different exciting moment by coming close to the shore and shaking off excess water. The image here captures…

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𝙏𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚

JLR, Galibore, Karnataka | Feb 2026

Bird ID: River Tern (Sterna aurantia) | ನದಿ ರೀವ

Taking a break from fly and forage duty, this River Tern was peacefully […]

In the quiet grasslands of Panna Tiger Reserve, the evening light softened the forest as two magnificent tigers—P661 and P151(32)—shared a rare moment of tenderness.

With eyes […]

𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝 𝙣 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚

Kasavanahalli Lake, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Mar 2026

This male Common Kingfisher was very active, hopping and perching openly on these dead tree trunks, […]

𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝 𝙣 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚

Kasavanahalli Lake, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Mar 2026

This male Common Kingfisher was very active, hopping and perching openly on these dead tree trunks, […]

Kasavanahalli Lake, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Mar 2026

This male Common Kingfisher was very active, hopping and perching openly on these dead tree trunks, providing opportunities for eye-level shots. I was hoping he would perch on this particular trunk, as it is much higher than the water level and isolated, creating a stunning…

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In the quiet grasslands of Panna Tiger Reserve, the evening light softened the forest as two magnificent tigers—P661 and P151(32)—shared a rare moment of tenderness.

With eyes […]

𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙨 𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙜𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙥

Byatarayana Doddi kere, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Feb 2026

Bird ID: Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) | ಅಡವಿ ಗದ್ದೆಗೊರವ

This moment […]

𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙨 𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙜𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙥

Byatarayana Doddi kere, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Feb 2026

Bird ID: Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) | ಅಡವಿ ಗದ್ದೆಗೊರವ

This moment […]

Byatarayana Doddi kere, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Feb 2026

Bird ID: Wood Sandpiper (Tringa glareola) | ಅಡವಿ ಗದ್ದೆಗೊರವ

This moment beautifully illustrates how Nature can skillfully turn everyday elements into a stunning piece of art.

The bright sunshine filters through the trees, casting a warm glow that…

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The second safari began under a quiet sky.

In the first, we had heard the tiger — a low, distant growl rolling through the forest — but the jungle had denied us his presence. […]

𝙏𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙚

JLR, Galibore, Karnataka | Feb 2026

Bird ID: River Tern (Sterna aurantia) | ನದಿ ರೀವ

Taking a break from fly and forage duty, this River Tern was peacefully […]

JLR, Galibore, Karnataka | Feb 2026

Bird ID: River Tern (Sterna aurantia) | ನದಿ ರೀವ

Taking a break from fly and forage duty, this River Tern was peacefully resting on a rock amidst a calm river stream on a beautiful sunny afternoon. As our coracale approached, it didn’t seem bothered at all, and the Tern cheerfully continued striking…

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𝙄𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙠?
Old Magazine House, Ganeshgudi, Karnataka | Dec 2024

ID: Draco or Southern flying lizard (Draco dussumieri) | ಹಾರುವ ಓತಿ

What do you see in the […]

𝘼 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚-𝙤𝙛𝙛

Kasavanahalli Lake, Bengaluru | Nov 2025

Bird ID: Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) | ನೀರು ಕಾಗೆ

A stunning moment of a Great […]

𝙄𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤

Kasavanahalli Lake, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Nov 2025

Bird ID: Indian spot-billed duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) | ವರಟೆ / ಚುಕ್ಕಿ ಬಾತು

Vibrant greens caused […]

𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙗𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙝 𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙩𝙝

Mullur kere, Bengaluru | Jan 2025

Bird ID: Wire-tailed Swallow (Hirundo smithii), juvenile | ತಂತಿಬಾಲದ ಕವಲುತೋಕೆ

A juvenile Wire-tailed […]

Mullur kere, Bengaluru | Jan 2025

Bird ID: Wire-tailed Swallow (Hirundo smithii), juvenile | ತಂತಿಬಾಲದ ಕವಲುತೋಕೆ

A juvenile Wire-tailed Swallow is soaking in the bright yet pleasant sunlight to charge up for its next round of non-stop flight and hunting. I’m happy to find it perched on an isolated branch this way, allowing…

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𝙄𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙠?
Old Magazine House, Ganeshgudi, Karnataka | Dec 2024

ID: Draco or Southern flying lizard (Draco dussumieri) | ಹಾರುವ ಓತಿ

What do you see in the […]

𝙄𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙠?
Old Magazine House, Ganeshgudi, Karnataka | Dec 2024

ID: Draco or Southern flying lizard (Draco dussumieri) | ಹಾರುವ ಓತಿ

What do you see in the […]

ID: Draco or Southern flying lizard (Draco dussumieri) | ಹಾರುವ ಓತಿ

What do you see in the first image? a forked tree bark or something else?
Look closer, and it’s the camouflage master, the Draco or Southern Flying Lizard! Very hard to spot unless you’re watching closely…

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𝘼 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚-𝙤𝙛𝙛

Kasavanahalli Lake, Bengaluru | Nov 2025

Bird ID: Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) | ನೀರು ಕಾಗೆ

A stunning moment of a Great […]

𝘼 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚-𝙤𝙛𝙛

Kasavanahalli Lake, Bengaluru | Nov 2025

Bird ID: Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) | ನೀರು ಕಾಗೆ

A stunning moment of a Great […]

Kasavanahalli Lake, Bengaluru | Nov 2025

Bird ID: Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) | ನೀರು ಕಾಗೆ

A stunning moment of a Great Cormorant taking off. Watching the Cormorant move around, I settled in for an eye-level view, observing randomly through my eyes and the viewfinder. When it began spreading its wings, I hoped to…

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𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚

Varthur Lake, Bengaluru | Nov 2025

Bird ID: Plain Prinia (Prinia inornata) | ಬಯಲು ಉಲಿಯಕ್ಕಿ

As we were heading towards the spot for Cuckoo sightings, I saw […]

𝙅𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙚

Varthur Lake, Bengaluru | Nov 2025

Bird ID: Plain Prinia (Prinia inornata) | ಬಯಲು ಉಲಿಯಕ್ಕಿ

As we were heading towards the spot for Cuckoo sightings, I saw […]

Varthur Lake, Bengaluru | Nov 2025

Bird ID: Plain Prinia (Prinia inornata) | ಬಯಲು ಉಲಿಯಕ್ಕಿ

As we were heading towards the spot for Cuckoo sightings, I saw this Plain Prinia perched on an isolated branch closer to the walkway. The branch, being thin with its curvature next to a relatively bulkier stump, exhibits elements of grace…

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“Tiny hands, wild dreams — a newborn’s first hello to the forest.” 🐒

Bandipur, Karnataka (21st Dec 2024 – 04:56 p.m)

Conditions/Thought Process/Description :-

Held safely in the […]

𝘼 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙢 𝙛𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩

Mullur kere, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Oct 2025

Bird ID: Medium Egret or Intermediate Egret (Ardea intermedia) | ಮಧ್ಯಮ ಬೆಳ್ಳಕ್ಕಿ

Moment of an […]

Mullur kere, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Oct 2025

Bird ID: Medium Egret or Intermediate Egret (Ardea intermedia) | ಮಧ್ಯಮ ಬೆಳ್ಳಕ್ಕಿ

Moment of an Intermediate Egret during its flight from one hunting spot to another. A quiet atmosphere with still water and no other birds or actions along its path allowed for a clean, minimalistic frame.

📷…

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𝙄𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤

Kasavanahalli Lake, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Nov 2025

Bird ID: Indian spot-billed duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) | ವರಟೆ / ಚುಕ್ಕಿ ಬಾತು

Vibrant greens caused […]

𝙄𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤

Kasavanahalli Lake, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Nov 2025

Bird ID: Indian spot-billed duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) | ವರಟೆ / ಚುಕ್ಕಿ ಬಾತು

Vibrant greens caused […]

Kasavanahalli Lake, Bengaluru, Karnataka | Nov 2025

Bird ID: Indian spot-billed duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) | ವರಟೆ / ಚುಕ್ಕಿ ಬಾತು

Vibrant greens caused by nearby tree reflections and bright sunlight on a fantastic Friday created a perfect party ambience for this Spot-billed Duck. The duck loved the setup and put up an amazing…

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Triple Treat

Hosakote Lake, Bengaluru | Nov 2025

Bird ID: Common Hoopoe (Upupa epops) | ಚಂದ್ರಮುಕುಟ

What a great start to the morning! An active bunch of Hoopoes gave a […]

Hosakote Lake, Bengaluru | Nov 2025

Bird ID: Common Hoopoe (Upupa epops) | ಚಂದ್ರಮುಕುಟ

What a great start to the morning! An active bunch of Hoopoes gave a delightful welcome to the lake. Just as we were watching, 3 of them chose to perch on the same branch. A few clicks later, I wished all 3 to turn their heads in one direction, and…

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An overnight rain continued as a drizzle in the morning, making me rethink my plans for a visit to the lake. After a while, I went to the balcony to check if the rain […]