What is common among the following species of birds? Yes, they are all found only in Andamans. But did you know that they are are all endemic (found ONLY in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and nowhere else in the world)? Islands often exhibit varying degrees of endemism and diversity in their flora […]
In wildlife photography, as in all forms of photography, it is important to explore different perspectives (sometimes breaking the photography “rules” of composition and direction of light) to create unique photographs. Here’s one recent photograph (with the story behind it) from Tal Chapar Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan. That morning, I was driving into the […]
During our recent tour of Tal Chapar Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan, we came across many juvenile Laggar Falcons (Falco jugger). On one fine morning, this juvenile Laggar Falcon (a female) was seen chasing around a (probable) juvenile male (around 60% the size of the female). With short flights or charging on the ground, she would […]
A crested serpent eagle, showing off! Photographed in Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary by Radha Rangarajan, a Darter Traveller and also the photography expert for our upcoming wildlife photography workshop at Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary. Camera Data: Nikon D90 with 70-300 lens, Aperture priority mode, f/5.6, 1/320sec at ISO 200.