Axis Axis

Our jeep had immediately stopped as soon as we heard calls from a langur just at the entrance of zone-B. We went a bit ahead and saw the langur, sitting on the apex of the tree staring at one corner. We realized there could be the presence of a predator somewhere around and most probably in the area where the langur was staring.

 

Excitement got increased when another langur joined. Peafowl was no more wandering on the ground, which had added additional chillness in our bones. Atmosphere was complete silent except the langur calls and only one bush was moving from which we had confirmed the predator had made a kill. We had set the camera settings ready and every gun was pointing towards the bush waiting for the big guy to come out. The excitement slowly got decreased along with the alarm calls. We suspect that the big cat might have seen our jeep and hence hesitant to come out. We went further ahead, stopped and waited but still there was no sign. We came to the same place after fifteen minutes with the same intensity and waited, keeping some distance from the place where we had halted earlier. However, excitement in everyone got reduced as soon as we saw a group of chitals. Everyone got settled down and were almost ready to move on. Just then I heard a typical sound coming from behind as if someone is practicing with nunchaku. The moment I turned around it was two male stags fighting with each other. Quickly turned around and positioned myself for the photoshoot.

 

Nature always gives you something, you just have to look around.

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