Birding in Chikmagalur

Birding in Chikmagalur

After many years, we made a trip to Chikmagalur. We first stayed at Primrose Villas for a few days and then at the more remote Flameback Lodges. Both the places turned out to be birding havens and we came back with frame-filling compositions of these small wonders....
Courtship dance of a Peacock in Bandipur

Courtship dance of a Peacock in Bandipur

We have seen and photographed the spectacular courtship dance of the Peacock in the Indian Wilderness. But every time, it amazes us how there is a slight variation to the experience. And this time around it was an incredible experience, once again. We were on a safari...
Dancing Peacock in Kabini

Dancing Peacock in Kabini

On this safari into the Kabini Tiger Reserve, we spotted a Peacock who was just about to start dancing. We quickly got as close as we could without disturbing it and waited. The courtship dance of a Peacock, as it effortless and rhythmically moves its huge feather...
Peacock dance in Kabini

Peacock dance in Kabini

We were on our last safari, of this particular trip to Kabini. We were already very lucky to observe and photograph the White-belied Woodpecker, at close quarters. And then we saw this Peacock that was about to start dancing. We drove closer and switched off the...