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Indian white-eye bird in woods near Andretta village in Kangra valley, Himachal.
This is a hyperactive small bird, which makes very swift hops, giving the appearance of it bouncing from branch to branch. These fast movements, plus its tendency to be in lower and mid level canopy where natural light is low, make it a difficult bird to photograph.
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A Spotted Deer in dark jungle foliage during a rainy evening in Sitabani Range of Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand.
The deer was looking back in the direction from where a frantic alarm call was being made by another deer. A predator was on the prowl nearby.
Great Hornbill female on a tree in Jhirna range of Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand.
It is easy to distinguish between males and females of the Great Indian Hornbill from the colour of their eyes. The males have red eyes, while the females have bluish-white eyes. Also, in males, the front of the casque is black.
Paddyfield Pipit juvenile bird standing among rocks on the banks of Pong Lake, Himachal.
While it is difficult to differentiate a paddyfield pipit from migratory blyth's or richard's pipits, the juvenile is even tougher. With juvenile features complicating matters further, the bill turned out to be a main distinguishing feature to rule out it being a migratory pipit.
Female of rufous-bellied niltava bird in woods near Andretta village in Kangra valley of Himachal.
This flycatcher is found in mountainous forests. Its drab colours are a complete opposite to the vibrant colours of its male.
An immature Gull, probably a Caspian Gull, flying over the lake in Harike Wildlife Sanctuary.
This immature gull was likely in its second winter. The plumage of an immature gull keeps changing for the first three years, before it reaches adulthood. Add to that the multiple changes in plumage with changing seasons of the year. These frequent changes in appearance can make the identification of gulls quite challenging.
River Lapwing bird in grasslands of Pong Lake Wildlife Sanctuary.
The dots against the background of the lake water are small flying insects. With swarms of these flies around, it would've been feeding paradise for the lapwing.
River lapwing nests in shingles and sandy banks around rivers and lakes. However, it moves into nearby fields and grasslands for feeding, and forages on insects and small invertebrates.
Prothonotary Warbler (Protonotaria citrea) landing in a tree on the last day of spring along the wildlife drive at Lake Drummond in Suffolk, Virginia.
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Crested Kingfisher perched on a rock in Ramganga river near Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand.
One of the larger species among kingfishers, this Water Kingfisher is an expert fish-eater. It prefers nesting around big rivers in mountainous terrain to hunt for small aquatic prey.
Scene from motorcycle ride organised in Ludhiana, Punjab, in January, 2021, in support of farmers' protest against new farm laws.
Bar-headed geese in grasslands of Pong Lake Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal.
One of the geese had a fishing net stuck around its leg. The torn net was hanging down while it was flying across the grassland. It was probably a discarded net which was thrown in the lake. Such refuse eventually ends up on the shoreline where waterbirds forage for food, and can cause serious injuries to these birds.
Pied Kingfisher diving down from its perch over Ramganga river near Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand.
The birds was sitting on tree branch that was hanging over the river, a perfect perch for a predator of aquatic prey.
The dive of a pied kingfisher is an incredible scene as the bird goes straight down like an arrow that has been shot vertically. After years of sighting this bird, I have never gotten tired of seeing the beauty of its dive.
Stems of tall grass on a rainy evening near Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand.
I was composing to click a couple of deers in Sitabani range but couldn't create anything in the low light of a rainy evening. Then I realized that the tall grass in the foreground, with rain and dark green jungle foliage in the background, made a better for an art photograph. Explore to create!
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Oriental Skylark bird foraging in rocks on the banks of Pong Lake, Himachal.
Skylarks are songbirds, and sing while fluttering and hovering to attract a mate. This is not a migratory bird, but it can be seen in wetlands among winter migrants as it makes altitudinal movement from mountains to lower foothills in winters.
An immature Gull, probably a Caspian Gull, flying over the lake in Harike Wildlife Sanctuary.
The larger gull - our subject - was making an aerial attack on the much smaller sized black-headed gull. This had the smaller gull startled and on the run.
The attack could have been over territory, as gulls are aggressively territorial. It could even have been an attempt at hunting, as large gulls are known to prey on their smaller cousins.
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Sambar Deer grazing on bank of Ramganga river in Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand.
Sambar prefer to graze near waterbodies where they can quickly move into shallow water to defend against packs of predators like dhol.
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Sambar Deer on bank of Ramganga river in Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand.
Sambar are a species of large deer which can weigh upwards of 300 kgs. They are capable of taking a stand and defend their young against smaller predators.