by Thomas | Feb 26, 2012 | Africa, Birds, Ngorongoro, Tanzania
We spotted our first Augur Buzzard as we were approaching the Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge on day one of our visit to East Africa. However, the mid day sun and a shy bird made photography near impossible.We hoped to observe and photograph this beautiful raptor...
by Thomas | Jan 22, 2012 | Bandipur, Birds, India
In general, the Crested Serpent Eagle are cooperative subjects who sit motionless on branches flanking the safari track, allowing photographers to get full frame compositions using a lens with 400mm focal length or higher. We feel that this makes the beautiful raptor...
by Thomas | Oct 9, 2011 | Bandipur, Birds, India
We have experienced time and time again that the best wildlife moments are when the subject is engrossed in action. Wildlife action can be anything from the subject being in middle of a hunt, courtship, mating, feeding or it could be as simple as quenching its thirst...
by Thomas | Aug 14, 2011 | Birds, India, Nagarhole
The Crested Hawk Eagle is one of the widespread raptors found in the Indian wilderness. We have been quite fortunate to photograph this bird of prey while it was in the middle of a hunt. During one of our safaris into the Nagarhole national park, we noticed this...
by Thomas | Jun 12, 2011 | Birds, India, Nagarhole
The Common Hawk-cuckoo popularly known as the brain-fever bird for its high pitched call is a species of Cuckoo that look so similar to the Shikra that they are often mistaken for the same. Invariably one will first hear this bird before spotting on, thanks to its...
by Thomas | Feb 27, 2011 | Birds, BR Hills, India
The Brown Fish Owl is a widespread resident of the Indian Wilderness and we have been fortunate to have had some amazing sighting of this large Owl.Distinct ear tufts and heavily streaked plumage are characteristic to the Brown Fish Owl. BR Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is...
by Thomas | Oct 10, 2010 | Birds, India
The Shikra is a small raptor, which is a widespread resident in both the open countryside and the forests of India. Adult Shikra closely resemble the Besra, however they have a distinctly paler plumage.This bird of prey is comfortable living not only in the forests,...
by Thomas | Sep 26, 2010 | Bandipur, Birds, India
The Crested Serpent Eagle along with the Changeable Hawk Eagle is one of the most common raptors found in the Indian wilderness. As the name suggests, they are specialists in hunting snakes, lizards and other reptiles, which form majority of their diet.The Crested...
by Thomas | May 30, 2010 | Bangalore, Birds, India
Though we have observed and photographed many birds in the wilderness over the years, the Common Kestrel still remains our favorite model. And Hesserghatta remains our favorite studio to photograph this beautiful bird of prey.Here are some images of a couple of Common...
by Thomas | May 9, 2010 | Birds, India, Pench
All images were taken with the D300 with the 300mm f2.8 lens mounted with the 2x TC.The White-eyed Buzzard is a widespread resident of the Indian forests and is found in dry open country. The Wildlife Sanctuaries in Central India are some of the best places to...
