TIGER AT REST....BANDHAVGARH, MADHYAPRADESH...!!

After going dry for three or four safaris we did spot this Tiger taking rest right  in the middle of the road to beat the heat. In fact we had to reverse the jeep for quite a distance on this narrow stretch of road . She just did not budge from her position.

JUNGLE FOWL, KABINI...!!

Jungle fowl are the forest cousins of the domestic fowl. Very colorful and they quickly disappear in the forest undergrowth. Difficult to photograph.

MAMA I WIN....ASIATIC WILD ASS, LESSER RANN OF KUTCH, GUJARATH..!!

The little one was trying to out run its parent. Once excited or threatened...they run on miles unless it settles down. It was a difficult image to photograph from a fast moving Gypsy going parallel.

NEEL GHAI, LESSER RANN OF KUTCH, GUJARATH...!!

Neel Ghai, the tall and tough Mammal is seen grazing on small patch of green occasionally seen in the plain of Lesser Rann of Kutch. They travel great distance for in LRK and also face drastic climatic changes of the location.

CRESTED LARK....GREATER RANN OF KUTCH, GUJARATH...!!

Crested lark, the name derives from a small crest on top of the head. Belongs to family of Larks, basically ground level feeders. Well camouflaged to Earthly colors.

BLUE THROAT...!!

Tiny little bird derives its name from a blue patch just under its throat.

BRAHMINY KITE..!!

This is a very elegant bird and can be distinguished by its white upper parts. Very graceful in flight.

RED WHISKERED BULBUL...!!

Very elegant bird with a raised hood and splatter of red near its cheek and tail.

ROCK PIGEON...!!

Found in most urban landscape, this bird is common next to crows and mynas. They are also found in forests as different sub species, coming in different colors& size.