Short Toed Snake Eagle, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
The Short-toed Snake Eagle is a specialized hunter of open scrublands. This bird is ‘stenophagous’, with a diet consisting of 70–90% snakes, including venomous species like cobras. It possesses unique adaptations for this dangerous prey, such as heavy leg scales that act as armour against bites. Unlike many large eagles, it can hover stationary in […]
The Master Architect
This photograph captures a male Baya Weaver peering from its intricately woven grass nest, showcasing the species’ famous architectural skills. The image features two pendant-shaped structures suspended from a tree, including one with a partially formed entrance and another with a protective vertical tube. Set against a soft green background, the shot emphasizes the bird’s […]
American Bald Eagle, Starved Rock State Park, Utica, Illinois, USA
A beautiful day, a perfect colorful sky at sunset, an American Bald Eagle inflight. Photoshop, a tad of vibrance, sharpening and crop.
Peregrine Falcon Attacks Snowy Owl, Chicago, Illinois, USA
The Snowy Owl pair visited the Montrose pier in Chicago late November. The Peregrine Falcons’ territory was obviously invaded by the Snowy owls. Around 10am daily, the Peregrine Falcons would come and harass the owls — it was quite the show.
Chickadee Under A Sunflower Parasol, Ladysmith, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
A Sleeping Beauty Sea Lion, Cowichan Bay, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Black Headed Ibis With Snake, Mangalajodi Wetlands, Tangi, Odisha, India
This photograph was taken in mid-February at Mangalajodi Wetlands, a village on the northern banks of Chilika Lake in Odisha. Known as “The Bird’s Paradise,” Mangalajodi hosts more than 300,000 migratory and resident birds in its marshy waters during the winter months. Birdwatchers and photographers explore the wetlands in small traditional boats, moving quietly to […]
Female Gadwall Duck, Filbert Wetlands, Pennsylvania, USA
While shooting at the wetlands waiting for the American Bald Eagle to appear, this female Gadwall was floating around and playing alongside a Mallard.
Stellar Sea Lion, Eureka, California, USA
Black Legged Kittiwake, Off The Eureka Coast, California, USA
This picture was taken off the coast of California while on a Pelagic birding expedition. I particularly like the contrast of this species’ feathers.