Day 2 at Tadoba 25th Oct.2013

25^th Oct.2013

2^nd Day , New morning, new anticipation, 5.30am at the safari gate and 6.00am inside the safari.

Again a disappointing first half in terms of Tiger or Leopard sighting.

 

Calm serene Tadoba Lake.

As we were moving around the Tadoba Lake, thought of taking a calm serene picture of the beautiful 

sight. Saw some Rose ringed Parakeet, Plum headed Parakeet male & female, Axis Deer (Juvenile) also called Spotted Deer or Chital, Black Ibis searching for food in grassland, Barking Deer, Rudy Mongoose quickly disappearing in the forest, Green Bee Eater busy catching its prey , Indian roller sitting high up on the tree branch & Pair of Oriental Darter.

PLUM HEADED PARAKEET

         

PLUM HEADED PARAKEET (FEMALE)

SPOTTED DEER  (AXIS DEER)

HERD OF SPOTTED DEER HAPPILY GRAZING IN THE FIELD IN THE ABSENCE OF PREDATOR

RUDY MONGOOSE

GREEN BEE EATER

GREENBEE EATER WITH THE BEE CATCH

In all we had planned 8 safaris spread over 5days.1^st and last day having one safari and rest in between 2 safaris per day.

Elusiveness of both the big cats went on throughout the day & suddenly the score was 3 down 5 to go.

Till then presenting you the image of the Barking Deer seen, standing in front of the leafy bush under the tree, during the early part of morning session.

BARKING DEER

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One down Seven to Go !!!

TADOBA (TATR) SAFARI  24th to 28th Oct.

Day one 24th Oct. Second Half session.

One down seven to go!!
We reached Tadoba and checked in at Moharli MTDC by the time it was already 1pm, our 1st safari was in the afternoon at 2.30pm.
It was a bit of a disappointment because neither any movements of Tiger, Leopard was seen, even the birds were hushed. No wonder it is said nobody can assure you Tiger sighting anywhere in the world, and that is the beauty of excitement of the surprise factor.
Within 10 mins. after entering the gate our jeep took a narrow pathway and after moving half a km. inside we saw several vehicles lined up in front of us and realized that the Tiger was walking on the center of the pathway and all the passionate photographers were desperately trying to take a snap, the Tiger was incredibly seen walking down the path oblivious of all the despondency among the viewers watching him from behind. Only the first 2 jeeps were at an advantage.
Here are the 2 images which clearly explains the story.

Enthusiastic Photographers desperately trying to sight the big cat in order to capture him on their lens.

I manage to sight a glimpse and take a shot at this elusive animal.

That’s why I always believe Wildlife Photography is all about 3 P’s “Patience, Perseverance and Providence” of which the last word plays the significant role.

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