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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.
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.
American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus) walking through the water at low tide in Mill Creek at Fort Monroe National Monument in Hampton, Virginia.
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.
A traditional storage house in woods near a Deori village in Tirthan Valley, Himachal.
Such storage houses can still be seen in Himachal villages. They are used to store food grains as well as hay which is the primary cattle feed they use.
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.
The 9th Graduation Ceremony of UONGOZI Institute, held on 15 May 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, celebrating graduates from the Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership, Certificate in Leadership, Women’s Leadership Programme, and Emerging Leaders Programme. The event also marked 15 years of advancing leadership for sustainable development in Africa.
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!
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.
Young Sambar Deer in Dhikala Range of Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand.
Deer tend to give a short opportunity to take good portarit shots as they freeze for a moment when startled.
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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October 10, 2019
Drew Bird Photography
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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.
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.
Great Hornbill male on a tree in Jhirna range of Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand.
The largest among hornbill species found in India, the Great Indian Hornbill is truly a spectacular sight. The casqued (horned) beak is a unique feature of hornbills and is said to be an important attribute for selection of breeding mate.
Pair of Great Hornbills on a tree in Jhirna range of Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand.
The pair were foraging on the tree eating wild berries. Great Indian Hornbills dwell in jungles that have a dense canopy. However, they like to nest on tall trees that rise above the surrounding ones. Considering their large frame, this is possibly to allow themselves some open space to take flight.