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 | Aug 29, 2010 | Bangalore, Birds, India
It is monsoon time in India and though wildlife photography during rains can be quite exciting, it does come with its own set of unique challenges like low and soft light, getting the shutter speeds, ensuring that one’s photo gear is protected and so on and so...
by Thomas | Jul 11, 2010 | Bangalore, Birds, India
The Ashy Prinia is a widespread resident found all over India from urban gardens to open grasslands. We have observed this species in many places from in and around Bangalore to the pristine beaches of Goa.In all these sightings, the one thing that has always amazed...
by Thomas | Jun 27, 2010 | Bangalore, Birds, India
The Purple Heron in our humble perception is the most shy of all Herons that we have photographed till date. While we have seen these birds many a times, getting close enough to get good images has always been challenging.Purple Herons are widespread resident and...