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Raghavendra Rayadurga posted an update: Triple TreatHosakote Lake, Bengaluru | Nov 2025Bird […]

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 14:50:10 +0530

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 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…

Ratul Dasgupta posted an update: Portrait of an Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher shot during […]

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 05:04:17 +0530

Portrait of an Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher shot during the monsoon at Karnala Bird Sanctuary. Captured in soft natural light, with the play of shadows and highlights adding depth to its vivid plumage. The soft light was subtly enhanced during post-processing to accentuate the mood and color harmony.

Post-processed in Lightroom Classic and…

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: BROWN FISH OWLAppearance: Large, rufous-brown owl […]

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 17:26:41 +0530

ID: BROWN FISH OWL

Appearance: Large, rufous-brown owl with prominent, floppy horizontal ear tufts, golden-yellow eyes, and unfathered, yellow tarsi (lower legs).

Habitat: Always found near water bodies (rivers, lakes, streams, canals) in wooded areas, from dense forests to open woodlands and even near human habitation.

Diet: Primarily fish, but…

Ratul Dasgupta posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: As the monsoon rains drench the forests of Maharashtra, […]

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:45:59 +0530

As the monsoon rains drench the forests of Maharashtra, the elusive Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher makes its majestic return.

Captured from a hide deep within Karnala Bird Sanctuary on an early, rain-soaked morning, this vibrant jewel of the Western Ghats perched just long enough in the downpour for me to make this frame. The soft diffused light…

Rakesh Chamoli posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Dhikala Corbett Tiger Reserve Cub of Paar wali, when you […]

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 12:41:27 +0530

Dhikala Corbett Tiger Reserve Cub of Paar wali, when you are on the other side of the road….

Camrea: Sony Alpha1

Lens: sony 200-600mm

FL: 450mm

ISO: 2500

SS: 1/400s

AV: f6.3

EV:-0.3ev

WB: 5400

MM: Multi

Post Processing: LRC

Patel Lalit posted an update: Fox Cute Cub Click at Nal Sarovar Nikon Z 7ii With […]

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 06:50:05 +0530

Fox Cute Cub
Click at Nal Sarovar
Nikon Z 7ii With FTZ
Tamron 150-600 G2
Focal length 600
F/6.3
Shutter speed 1/400
ISO=200
Auto white balance
EV +0.3

Raji Khanna posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Nightangle / Device: Nikon D90 /Lens: VR […]

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:16:17 +0530

Nightangle / Device: Nikon D90 /Lens: VR 200-500mm f/5.6E

Focal Length: 420mm /Focus Mode: AF-C / AF-Area Mode: 3D-tracking

Aperture: f/5.6 /Shutter Speed: 1/320s / Exposure Mode: Manual /ISO Sensitivity: Auto (ISO 200)

PRASHANT GHUSHE posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ORIENTAL HONEY BAZZARDBird of Nagpur at Sonegaon lake […]

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 04:29:02 +0530

ORIENTAL HONEY BAZZARD

Bird of Nagpur at Sonegaon lake , Nagpur

EXIF: Canon90D/EF100-400ISII/F5.6/1-640sec/ISO640/400mm/Evaluative metering/Av/AWB

Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: The Spotted OwlPlace: Kolkata/West Bengal/IndiaGear: […]

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:25:09 +0530

The Spotted Owl

Place: Kolkata/West Bengal/India

Gear: Nikon Z6II with Nikkor Z 180-600mm Lens

Shutter Speed = 1/6400 ,Aperture = f/6.3 ,Focal length = 600mm ,Exp Bias = -1.0 step, ISO =800,

WB =5300,

Aperture priority/Matrix metering

The Shot was taken in Kolkata/West Bengal-Hand held. In the post-processing Level/sharpness/exposure was adjusted,…

Rakesh Chamoli posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Corbett Tiger Reserve Feb’25 Dhikala. Cub of Jr Paarwali. […]

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:32:00 +0530

Corbett Tiger Reserve Feb’25 Dhikala. Cub of Jr Paarwali.

Camera Sony Alpha 1

lens 200-600mm

focal length 600mm

ISO 2500

Shutter Speed 1/320s

AV f6.3

EV -0.3ev

WB 5400

Raghavendra Rayadurga posted an update in the group Creative (any genre): 𝑭𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒆Saul Kere, […]

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 06:23:50 +0530

𝑭𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒆

Saul Kere, Bengaluru

Aug 2024

Bird ID: Spotted Owlet (Athene brama)

The owlets initially calm, turned very active as the morning progressed. They started to fly and hop around nearby perches. After a few shots, I looked around for a different view, and the foliage adjacent to the pathway hinted me to look through them.…

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: The Spot-bellied Eagle Owl: A Nocturnal […]

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 05:51:36 +0530

ID: The Spot-bellied Eagle Owl: A Nocturnal Giant

The Spot-bellied Eagle Owl (Bubo nipalensis) is a magnificent and elusive bird of prey found in the Himalayan region and parts of Southeast Asia. Known for its impressive size and distinctive appearance, it’s a true marvel of the avian world.

Key Characteristics:

Size: One of the largest owls in…

Ashish Joshi posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Indian gray wolf... This photo was taken outskirts […]

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 04:13:51 +0530

Indian gray wolf…
This photo was taken outskirts of Bhigwan near Pune.
Nikon Z8 + NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
ISO-1400, 560mm, 0eV, f/8.0, 1/1600s

Mukesh Foflia posted an update: ID:PIED KINGFISHER, This Photo i took from Bharatpur […]

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 13:28:29 +0530

ID:PIED KINGFISHER, This Photo i took from Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary , Canon R6 Lens RF 100-500, SS 1/2500s, F/7.1, ISO-500. AV mode, WB: Auto, handheld.

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Crested Hawk-Eagle: A Majestic PredatorThe […]

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 06:54:15 +0530

Crested Hawk-Eagle: A Majestic Predator

The Crested Hawk-Eagle, also known as the Changeable Hawk-Eagle, is a magnificent bird of prey native to Asia. It’s a member of the eagle family and is renowned for its striking appearance and powerful hunting abilities.

Distinctive Features:

Crested Head: As the name suggests, it has a prominent crest on…

Ahren Pinto posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Surprise sighting: A beautiful tiger on the […]

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:24:12 +0530

Surprise sighting: A beautiful tiger on the evening safari…
Location : Nagarahole Tiger Reserve

EXIF:
Camera : Nikon Z5
Lens : NIKKOR Z 800mm F/6.3 VR S
Focal length : 800 mm
ISO : 2000
Aperture : f/8.0
Shutter Speed : 1/320
Exposure : 0.0
White Balance : 5800 K
Metering Mode : Center Weight
Auto Focus Mode : AF-C
Auto Focus Area Mode : Single Point AF

Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Creative (any genre): Spotted Deer Back Lit - Rim Light EffectLocation: […]

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 08:31:18 +0530

Spotted Deer Back Lit – Rim Light Effect
Location: Pench Tiger Reserve

Sony A1 + Sony 400mm f2.8 GM OSS
ISO 640, f/2.8 and 1/12800
Manual WB 6800K
Multi Metering with -2 EV
AF Area Mode – Single Point with Tracking AF and Subject Detection ON

In this post I will teach you the tips on “How to capture Rim Lighting Effect Images”.

Spotted Deers with…

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: White-Throated KingfisherThe bird in the image is […]

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 05:34:30 +0530

ID: White-Throated Kingfisher

The bird in the image is a white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon chloris). The white-throated kingfisher is found in tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to the Philippines. It is a common resident of forests, woodlands, and gardens. The white-throated kingfisher is a solitary bird, except during the breeding…

SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: ID: Eurasian CootThe Eurasian coot, also known as the […]

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:51:36 +0530

ID: Eurasian Coot

The Eurasian coot, also known as the common coot or Australian coot, is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae. These fascinating birds adapt well to living in urban environments and can be found in parks, gardens, and freshwater lakes across Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa.

Here are some interesting…

Muzaffer Iqbal posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Sony A7iii, 200-600 @ 600mmfstop =6.3, 1/2000, ISO […]

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:13:01 +0530

Sony A7iii, 200-600 @ 600mm

fstop =6.3, 1/2000, ISO 800, Ev0

AFC @ Lock on AF Expandable Spot

WB=Auto

Metering = Multi Segment Pattern

Manual, Hand Held

LR Edited