wildlife

Tungnath, Uttarakhand·hills · wildlife

A rare and exciting wildlife sighting unfolded near Kartik Swami Mandir and the forested trails of Tungnath–Chopta, where a Yellow-throated Marten (Martes flavigula), also known as the Himalayan marten, was observed moving swiftly through t…

hills · wildlife

Cheer Pheasant or bhoincheel calls out in its exquisite voice in the Kumaon Himalaya | Rare Himalayan Bird Sighting with a backdrop of the Chaukhamba range and nearby peaks. The sound of a conch shell or shankh can be heard nearby.

wildlife · birds

An Indian Grey Hornbill is perched calmly on a leafy tree branch in New Delhi, its soft grey plumage blending with the urban greenery.

forest · wildlife

The Lion-tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus) moves skillfully through the forest canopy, climbing high into the trees with remarkable agility.

wildlife · farmland

A Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) perches high atop a tree, delicately sipping nectar from the vibrant red blossoms of the Silk Cotton Tree (Bombax ceiba) in the Wilderness Orchard, Delhi.

wildlife · birds

Large flocks of flamingos gather gracefully at Shakambari Jheel near Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan, transforming the shallow waters into a living canvas of pink and white.

wildlife · birds

A graceful pair of Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) walks elegantly through a shallow water body, their long pink legs reflecting beautifully on the wetland surface.

wildlife · birds

Two Asian Green Bee-eaters (Merops orientalis) rest gracefully on a bare branch, their bright emerald plumage glowing in warm light. Slender bodies, bluish throats, black eye masks, and rufous crowns create a vivid contrast.

hills · birds

A majestic Great Barbet (Psilopogon virens) sits poised on bare, leafless branches in the misty Himalayan forest. Its vibrant green plumage, blue throat, and golden bill glow against the muted woodland backdrop.

wildlife · birds

The White-throated Laughingthrush (Garrulax albogularis) is one of the most expressive and vocal birds of the Himalayan foothills.

Himachal Pradesh·hills · snow

Himalayan ranges in Himachal Spiti, winter snow cover on Spiti peaks, thousands of raptors ride thermals. Snow-covered peaks of Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh glow under crisp winter light.

Uttarakhand·wildlife · birds

A beautiful pair of Rufous Sibias (Heterophasia capistrata) is seen perched gracefully in the temperate Himalayan forest.

coastline · wildlife

Along the coastline of Odisha, hundreds of Olive Ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea) emerge from their sandy nests during the remarkable arribada nesting season.

Uttarakhand·wildlife · birds

The White-throated Laughingthrush (Garrulax albogularis) is a charismatic Himalayan bird frequently sighted in the forested slopes around Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.

wildlife · birds

Hornbill cranes its beak to feed its chicks inside nest hole, with a prize catch of a Calotes garden lizard and regurgitated Ficus berries.

flowers · hills

A Small Tortoiseshell butterfly (Aglais urticae) delicately perches on a vibrant cluster of pink Bergenia ciliata or Saxifrage / Sheelphara / Shilphara flowers, creating a striking contrast of orange, black, and soft floral tones.

hills · wildlife

A White-capped Redstart (Phoenicurus leucocephalus) is seen near a clear mountain stream in the Himalayan forest, actively moving here and there along the rocky edges.

wildlife · birds

A Verditer Flycatcher (Eumyias thalassinus) perches delicately on a thin branch in the Himalayan forest, its striking turquoise-blue plumage glowing against the soft green backdrop.

wildlife · farmland

At Wilderness Orchard, a mischievous Rhesus Macaque (Macaca mulatta) hijacks the carefully placed duck meal like a self-appointed food inspector.

wildlife · hills

Two Spotted Forktails (Enicurus maculatus) are seen actively searching for food along a clear forest stream in the Himalayan region.

wildlife · birds

An Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris) flies in with food clasped in its curved beak, returning to a nesting cavity inside a tree trunk.

Uttarakhand·wildlife · birds

A female Grey Bushchat (Saxicola ferreus), a small songbird frequently found in the Himalayas and surrounding regions. Appearance: Females are generally brown with a rufous-colored tail and a distinct, faded head pattern.

wildlife · birds

A group of Bar-headed Geese (Anser indicus) moves gracefully through a shallow river, their reflections shimmering across the calm water surface.