The Leopards Of Bera another fascinating experience.[21/01/2016 ]

Leopards Of Bera 

As promised I’m posting the few snaps I clicked of the leopard Zia and her two cubs. I’m not going into too many details if anyone wants more information click on the link I’ve provided.

BERA An AMAZING Leopard lair Habitat

Sun rising while waiting in anticipation 

for the leopard and her cubs to return to her den. 

Zia's cubs

 Zia and her cub 

 Zia on the move 

 watching us

Base camp 

If anyone is interested in wildlife photography and interested in birding, contact me on my website. click the link below 

Leopards Lair Bera Resort 

Watch out for my birding experience in Bera. I'll provide a link on my birding site tomorrow till then Adios!

The Rover in me resides flash trip to Mori Bera

Mori Bera Summarized: Rediscovering the Wandering Spirit.

In the fabric of life, a small nudge from the past can ignite the dormant restlessness within. “If you don’t use it, you will lose it,” my father’s wise warning rang in my ears as I found myself in limbo following a life-changing injury. The relentless prodding of a few old friends shook me out of my stupor, driving me back into the enthralling worlds of travel and nature.

A phone call from Kunoo, a buddy who recognised the power of alluring adventure, was the impetus for my rebirth. He dangled a tempting proposition in front of me: a meeting with a mother leopard and her two cubs, a promise that ignited my wandering soul. I embarked on a journey to Mori Bera with two other close comrades, Harry and Abu’s courageous trekker Charles, resolved to break free from the shackles of routine.

The possibility of seeing my long-lost drinking companion after a lifetime brought an extra element of excitement to the adventure. Kunoo’s leopard safari turned out to be nothing short of paradise rediscovered. Zia, the stately leopardess, and her two playful pups became the objects of my camera, and I captured images that will live on in my mind forever. Zia was the child of Zara, a leopard who had been last seen in Bera three years before.

The excursion proceeded with a fantastic bird-watching trip to Jawai Dam, where nature revealed its splendour in pulsing hues. But not everything was perfect, as the sighting of the Indian Blue Bull, Nilgai, left a sorrowful note in my travels.

One shot of a deer piqued my interest, causing me to issue a challenge to the reader: uncover the unseen tale behind this routine moment in the forest. I urge you to experience my great admiration for nature’s beauties as I reveal images of Zia and her pups in upcoming postings, followed by fascinating birding pictures.

This brief excursion to Mori Bera developed into a soul-stirring expedition, a monument to the undying spirit of discovery that exists inside all of us. As my heart rushes with the excitement of the unknown, I urge you to join me on this virtual adventure and experience the beauty that lies in answering the call of the unknown.

 

 Blue Bull at the dam site

 Blue Bull at the dam site

  Blue Bull at the dam site

  Blue Bull at the dam site

  Blue Bull at the dam site

The snap above  and this one what does it indicate??

You and your Camera Mount Abu 6 June 15.

From Walker to One-Arm Bandit: A Photographic Journey Through Recovery

When mobility was a distant dream following my injury, I found peace and purpose in an unexpected partner - my Mac. As I overcame the difficulties of limited movement with a walker, I became known as "you and your Mac." I had no idea that this would be the start of a life-changing experience.

Obsession with the nuances of the Apple operating system became a daily practice for me. It was a comfortable distraction, a doorway into the world outside my immediate surroundings. I gradually let go of the walker and welcomed the freedom provided by a one-arm bandit, allowing me to explore the world with greater mobility.

As I went outside, my trusty camera became an extension of me. Hours passed into pure bliss as I studied nature and photographed the few lovely images my neighbourhood had to offer. I focused my camera on anything that flew, moved, or crawled, demonstrating my newfound respect for life's fleeting moments.

Today, I'd like to share with you some of the intriguing items that attracted my notice throughout our outdoor adventures. The camera became more than just a tool for me on my road to recovery and rekindling. I've ditched the moniker "you and your Mac" in favour of "you and your cameras."

Each camera click signifies a step ahead in my recovery process, a visual story of resolve and the quest for beauty in unexpected places. Life may have thrown me a curveball, but through my camera lens, I've learned to focus on the positives, converting obstacles into chances for development.

Join me on this photographic adventure, where the moniker "You and your cameras" has become a badge of honour. It's a testimonial to the flexibility that comes from adversity, as well as the capacity to discover beauty in the ordinary. Every image tells a narrative - a story of recovery, passion, and the unwavering spirit that pulls us ahead, one photograph at a time.

The Large-billed crows have made the tower in front of my house their haunt and attack any bird or animal that transgresses their domain. The only time they move out is when the Peregrine Falcon alights on the tower.
 Birds, insects and beasts around the house.will be posted shortly.

Animals and reptiles.

Monitor lizard

 Monitor lizard

 Squirrel

 Monkey

Daman Rat Snake

Daman Rat Snake

 Doby the hunter was taken away by the 

leopard in December.

Insects.

 Ant attack

 Butterfly

 Dragonfly

 Dragonfly

Flowers.

 Rose

  Rose

  Rose

  Rose

 Wild fruit

 Wild flowers

Shoe flower

Birds.

 Black Stork Ciconia nigra   

 Bonelli's Eagle Aquila fasciata fasciata   

 Common Buzzard Buteo buteo vulpinus   

 Himalayan Griffon Gyps himalayensis

House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus

House Sparrow Passer domesticus indicus

Strange colour markings for this species

Plum-headed Parakeet Psittacula cyanocephala

Shikra Accipiter badius   - Male

Shikra Accipiter badius   - Female

Short-toed Snake Eagle Circaetus gallicus

Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis  

White-naped Woodpecker Chrysocolaptes festivus

White-throated Kingfisher - Halcyon smyrnensis

With crab.

Some Abstract photos.

 Paper article flying through the air

  Paper article flying through the air

  Paper article flying through the air

  Paper article flying through the air

If I asked you to guess what's this you 

would probably be at a loss

It's an ice cube melting in the sun.

Full Moon June 2015.

Click on the image to see the beauty of it.

I guess a little bit of Luna does enter my upper attic, making me reach for my camera so that I'm compelled to snap the satellite of ours. Hope you enjoyed the pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them.