Tag: wildlife

Kabini wildlife sanctuary

Wildlife watching in Kabini wildlife sanctuary, Karnataka

In the wee hours of the morning, safari jeeps zip through the mist-covered forest. Foraging langurs, usually the first mammals in sight, and humans exchange curious glances. Sambars scurry into thickets at the sight of an approaching jeep. A pack of dholes tease each other in the distance. Jeeps trace their way, each taking a different route, from one water body to another where the animals come for a drink. Naturalists listen and observe intently for calls and sightings of animals and exchange information on their mobiles with other naturalists.

Asia, India, Photo Essays, Wildlife-Nature

A Day Trip to Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka

While I lived in Bangalore for over a decade, I treated Ranganathittu as my backyard bird sanctuary. A trip to Ranganathittu bird sanctuary had always been a pit stop before heading to big national parks like Nagarhole, Bandipur, BR Hills and the likes. The fondest memories I have of my trips include devouring Kadubu (rice cakes) […]

India, Photo Essays, Wildlife, Wildlife-Nature