Archive for the ‘Birds’ Category

The Woolly-necked Stork is a large avian, standing 85 cm tall. The species appears black, except for its woolly white neck and white lower belly. (more…)

“Our National Park is full of surprises.” The Naturalists at Kabini would certainly agree to this statement.

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Birds of prey, including raptors are an eternal source of fascination at Kabini. The term raptor implies ‘seizing and carrying away’. (more…)

I was on a Boat Safari one beautiful winter evening. I was fortunate that I could guide guests being a Naturalist. (more…)

While the water gradually recedes at the Kabini backwaters, birds of all sizes are regularly spotted on safaris. (more…)

Winter is slowly setting in; the sightings of birds have increased; many migratory birds such as Grey Wagtails and the Barn swallows have become regular sightings of the season. (more…)

My trip to the Nagarhole National park was action-filled and truly exciting. It was after a long hiatus that I was on a safari, and I was very excited at the sight of the forest during the monsoon. (more…)

Boat safaris on the backwaters of the Kabini are an eternal fascination; you get to enjoy the scenic landscape of two different national parks, Nagarhole and Bandipur.

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It’s monsoon time and the forest is lush green with vegetation that’s both dense and beautiful. Every moment is full of surprises! (more…)

One clear morning, I was on a Boat Safari, accompanying a single guest. Ours was the first boat to enter the national park. As we proceeded, I spotted a Wild Dog which disappeared suddenly, even before my guest could spot it. (more…)