Archive for the ‘Herbivores’ Category

On one of my evening Boat Safaris from Orange County, Kabini, I was delighted to have guests who were equally or more enthusiastic about the trip as I was. The twilight sun ‘baked’ the banks of the Kabini, while cool winds blew to keep the banks cool. (more…)

It was around 4.30 in the evening during a Boat Safari on the banks of the Kabini. The seating in the boat made you feel that you were a sailor, as you could scan all 360 degrees positioned as you were.
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The Sambar is the about the most widely distributed deer species, spotted in several countries across Asia. It both feeds on, and relishes dense deciduous shrubs and grasses and is the largest deer species in Indian forests and South-east Asia! (more…)

During a recent drive to the Nagarhole National park one morning, I had a chance to witness an amazing interaction between two tuskers close to the Balle Watch Tower – our first elephant sighting for the day. (more…)

We were on a Boat Safari. Upon our entry into the forest, we sighted an elephant walking in the direction of the river bank. As we got closer to it, we watched the tusker behave restlessly. It was also charging at something. (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…)

The monsoons have faded with the onset of winter. The rains come and go, off and on. We watched the movement of tuskers who were busy feeding on the tall grass growing in the water along the river bank. (more…)

The Nagarhole National Park figures among the best places for sighting wildlife in its natural habitat. (more…)

It’s early winter at Kabini, and the water level has receded. There’s a good chance of sighting animals. After a long break, I got the opportunity to go on a Boat Safari. (more…)

The monsoons have come to an end, enhancing animal sightings, especially those of elephants. Lush vegetation and ample water along with the cool weather caused the pachyderms to disperse in different directions, away from the Kabini backwaters. (more…)