Red Panda
The RED PANDA expedition was highup on my list. When I was asked for the same I jumped at the opportunity and when I came to know that its going to be in an unexplored territory in our neighbouring country in NEPAL it became all the more exhilarating. Just taking hints from the weather conditions as provided by google I packed my bags and started for the journey. Reaching after a full day of travel and walking for about 14 to 15 kms each day in search of this beauty
SPECTACLED COBRA (नाग)
Scientific name : NAJA NAJA As we encroach the jungles which are the habitats of such wonderful yet dangerous creatures there are unavoidable instances where there is clash between them and humans. The snake rescuers make sure that they are rescued in a proper manner and are relocated in their habitat without harming them and also caring for the people in a way. The normal tendency of killing a snake at sight is nowadays changing and people reach out to rescuers and see to it that the animal is
THE SHORT EARED OWL
THE SHORT EARED OWL (छोट्या कानाचे घुबड) The short-eared owl occurs on all continents except Antarctica and Australia. The short-eared owl is known to relocate to areas of higher rodent populations.During breeding season, the males make great spectacles of themselves in flight to attract females. The male swoops down over the nest flapping its wings in a courtship display.These owls are generally monogamous. Its food consists mainly of rodents, especially voles, but it will eat other small mammals such as mice, ground squirrels, shrews, rats, bats, muskrats and moles.
THE LESSER KESTREL
Making this image was one of my targets. When the female of lesser kestrel was sitting on the rock. I parked my car at a distance and after waling a few steps and then crawled towards the bird. Wearing camouflage clothes worked for me and I slow steadily reached the spot and made some images. Lonavala ,Maharashtra , India. February 2020