Memorial to a loved Pet
I was wandering with Samhith around Gulab Bagh, the huge garden where the Udaipur Zoo is located. We had time to kill before we could catch the bus which would take us back to Mumbai, we had checked out of our room, and Shankar had already flown back the day before. Having so much time … Read more
Eye of the Peacock
We have seen plenty of peacocks – both in the wild as well in zoos. At the Udaipur Zoo, the birds were peacefully having their siesta, and were totally unconcerned about all the ruckus around them. As we passed by the peacock enclosure, one of them looked up and cast such a disdainful glance at … Read more
Rufous Treepie
Here is another bird we have seen before, but never managed a decent shot – the Rufous Treepie. It is quite a conspicuous bird, with its distinctive colour and tail. It was rather a surprise to learn that it belongs to the crow family! We saw this bird at Chittorgarh.I was busy photographing the monuments, … Read more
More than just Coochie Coo!
It was hardly meant to be a birdwatching trip, but we saw more birds than expected. Yes, many of them were common ones, but we saw them in uncommon positions, many of them either courting, or mating! These Eurasian Collared Doves at the Nehru Park on the Fateh Sagar Lake were oblivious to the tourists … Read more
Brahminy Starling
It looked just like a myna from a distance. However, there was something different about it. It took some time for me to realise that we were seeing a Brahminy Myna or Brahminy Starling. It has a sort of a crest and black cap which distinguishes it from our usual myna. Besides, the bill is … Read more
Oriental Garden Lizard
The Garden Lizard is a common reptile we see all the time. However, I still can not resist photographing it, especially when it decides to pose for me. Here are some photos of Garden Lizards taken at the Nehru Park on Fateh Sagar Lake…. In the breeding season, the male’s head and shoulders turn bright … Read more
Asian Koel
The call of the cuckoo or koel is one of the nicest to hear. The bird itself is not so nice. For one, it is a lazy bird, laying its eggs in another’s nest, leaving the other one to care for it unknowingly. Also, the male looks just like a crow, which does nothing to … Read more
Red Wattled Lapwings
We have seen Red Wattled Lapwings in Mumbai, but got a really close look at them while at Mount Abu and Udaipur. Though it was summer, there was plenty of water, and these birds were prominently visible near every water body we visited. A pair of lapwings at Nakki Lake, Mount Abu…. We saw these … Read more
Sky Watch Friday – Fateh Sagar Lake, Udaipur
Sunsets are always a wonderful sight, but throw in some water and mountains, and the beauty is immediately multiplied. Here are a series of pics taken at the Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur, at different times of the day…. For more skies from around the world, go to Sky Watch Friday..
