The Indian Wolf is one of the ENDANGERED species. They population is showing a steady decline due to deforestation and more and more land being taken under agricultural activities. In the Grasslands around India these wolf are being pushed towards the verge of being critically endangered due to habitat loss and even loss of prey. Efforts are being made to revive their population as they are one of the key factors to maintain the Ecological System. August 2022

The male of the himalayan blue throat also known as SHANKAR due to the myth as lord shiva had a blue throat while the female is less significant of all subspecies usually have just a blackish crescent on an otherwise cream throat and breast. They migrate in the winters to lower altitudes. the bird of size of a robin is very beautiful and a bit bold to come out in open and perch on the top of the trees to give you some nice shots. @SINDHU GHAT, LEH, LADAKH September 2022 With Ajit

One of the very rare migrants to India. When I got the information that lesser kestrel can be found near Pune I was a bit excited. Upon further enquiry can to know that it is seen just 4 kms away from where my construction site is in progress. The Next morning went to the place and made some very nice images of this female. There were almost 6 to 7 females and all were very bold allowing me crawl and make an awesome image. Mumbai Pune Old Road February

One of the very rare migrants to India. When I got the information that lesser kestrel can be found near Pune I was a bit excited. Upon further enquiry can to know that it is seen just 4 kms away from where my construction site is in progress. The Next morning went to the place and made some very nice images of this female. There were almost 6 to 7 females and all were very bold allowing me crawl and make an awesome image. Mumbai Pune Old Road February

Crawling allows a photographer to get closer and wait for the image you want to make. After crawling for about 50 meters for getting the Peregrine Falcon against the setting sun I was waiting for it to take off and make some images of it. Those few minutes felt like ages sleeping on that hard cracked soil with the edges of the dry mud cakes hurting. Had never thought that even that would hurt. Not caring about the agony in the elbows and knees lied down till finally could make