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  1. Raptor-237

    Raptor-237

    Eastern Imperial Eagle ... ... immature They take about five years to attain full maturity ... ___________________
  2. Raptor-234

    Raptor-234

    We will be in Himalayas ... for two weeks ... ... firstly as a part of family summer-break ... then proceed to work in the charity medical camp ... that has been delayed by a month due to General Elections ... _____________________ Steppe Eagle Jorbeer Vulture Conservation Reserve...
  3. Braving ...

    Braving ...

    ... a dust storm was raging in the Thar Desert ... The visibility was very low ... but he was perched very close by ... Indian Roller Jorbeer Conservation Reserve Bikaner Rajasthan India
  4. Raptor-233

    Raptor-233

    Good ... bad ... or ugly It is serendipity to get these two big globally threatened raptors in one aerial frame ... ... and it did happen at Jorbeer Conservation Reserve Cinereous Vulture Eastern Imperial Eagle Bikaner Rajasthan India
  5. Raptor-230 : Eurasian Griffon Vulture : inflight : Amazing Wildlife of India by Renu Tewari and Alok Tewari.

    Raptor-230 : Eurasian Griffon Vulture : inflight : Amazing Wildlife of India by Renu Tewari and Alok Tewari.

    These migratory giants come to Jorbeer ... in Good numbers ... Jorbeer Conservation Reserve Bikaner Rajasthan India
  6. Raptor-229 : Steppe Eagle soaring : Amazing Wildlife of India by Renu Tewari and Alok Tewari

    Raptor-229 : Steppe Eagle soaring : Amazing Wildlife of India by Renu Tewari and Alok Tewari

    A pale morph individual ... soaring very leisurely ... on the evening thermals ... Egyptian vultures appear briefly in the field ... _______________________ Jorbeer Conservation Reserve Bikaner Rajasthan India
  7. Desert Wheatear : male : Amazing Wildlife of India by Renu Tewari and Alok Tewari

    Desert Wheatear : male : Amazing Wildlife of India by Renu Tewari and Alok Tewari

    This beautiful eastern race of Desert Wheatear ... ... is a winter visitor to India ... ... first video clip of the species here ... Jorbeer Bikaner Rajasthan India22.02.2022
  8. Raptor-225

    Raptor-225

    Not often ... one encounters ... such good tolerance ... ... understanding and ... almost bonhomie ... ... among world's largest raptors ... The Monks ... and ... the followers ______________________ Cinereous Vulture Eurasian Griffon Jorbeer Conservation Reserve Bikaner Rajasthan India
  9. Raptor-223 : Desert Storm and Vultures : Amazing Wildlife of India by Renu Tewari and Alok Tewari

    Raptor-223 : Desert Storm and Vultures : Amazing Wildlife of India by Renu Tewari and Alok Tewari

    Cinereous Vulture ... in flight with 10 feet 2 inches of wingspan they are flying wonders ... Seen here flying low through a dust storm of moderate intensity to join 3 others ... ... already sitting on the ground for safety Jorbeer Conservation Centre Bikaner India 22.2.22
  10. Raptor-219

    Raptor-219

    A fortuitous capture at day break ... before they disperse ... ... showing Cinereous Vulture perched next to 2 Eurasian Griffons ... ... providing an opportunity to compare ______________ Jorbeer Conservation Reserve Bikaner India
  11. Vulnerable ...

    Vulnerable ...

    A very wary species ... were perched far away A relative Forum rarity ... and ... a Globally Vulnerable species ... ... with a decreasing population trend ... A fully migratory species _________________________ Jorbeer Conservation Reserve Bikaner Rajasthan India
  12. Raptor-217

    Raptor-217

    Recent revised estimations ... and studies have put them as the largest among vultures ... It is a mind-blowing experience to see one fully grown giant fly low in front and across you ... Another ... Near Threatened species ... ________________________ Cinereous Vulture Jorbeer...
  13. Raptor-216

    Raptor-216

    An adult with immature ... ... this is the nominate subspecies A globally Threatened species ... ______________________ Egyptian vulture Jorbeer Conservation Reserve Bikaner Rajasthan India
  14. Raptor-187

    Raptor-187

    A composite to give a quick comparison ... between two giant Gyps vultures ... _______________________ Jorbeer Vulture Conservation Reserve Bikaner Rajasthan India
  15. Variable ...

    Variable ...

    Variable Wheatear Subspecies capistrata
  16. Raptor-184

    Raptor-184

    Cinereous Vulture ... braving a severe dust storm ... that raged for many hours ... ___________________ Jorbeer Vulture Conservation Reserve Bikaner : Rajasthan India
  17. Raptor-180 ... Desert safari ...

    Raptor-180 ... Desert safari ...

    Thar Desert ... believe me ... ... he wasn't the largest ... with Imperial Griffons ... and Cinereous Vultures scattered around ... _________________ Steppe Eagle Jorbeer Vulture Conservation Reserve Thar Desert
  18. Desert grass ...

    Desert grass ...

    Desert grasses and sparse vegetation ... provide seeds so coveted by the birds ... ... such as the Yellow-eyed Pigeon ... another species of Thar Desert ... ______________ Bikaner Rajasthan India
  19. Desert colors ...

    Desert colors ...

    Desert Wheatear Thar Desert Bikaner India
  20. Balancing act ...

    Balancing act ...

    He was trying to balance ... in the strong desert wind ... ... after the storm had blown over ... ______________________ Variable Wheatear Bikaner Rajasthan India
  21. Vulnerable ...

    Vulnerable ...

    Categorized as Threatened > Vulnerable ... the Yellow-eyed Pigeon Their number is dwindling ... ... the last assessment of their global population showed only 10K-20k adults present in all locations ... Winter visitors to the north-western part of India ... we were lucky to witness a...
  22. Desert match ...

    Desert match ...

    They are difficult to pick ... in that locale ... ____________________ Greater Short-toed Lark Thar Desert Bikaner Rajasthan India
  23. Raptor-178

    Raptor-178

    General assembly ... Of the three species seen here ... ... two are Threatened > Endangered ... their populations showing decreasing trend ... Steppe Eagle Egyptian Vulture The Eurasian Griffon is in Least Concern conservation category ... its populations are stable ...
  24. Jungle Cat

    Jungle Cat

    Lovely felines, these Jungle Cats share the habitat with the Asiatic Wild Cat
  25. Raptor - 131

    Raptor - 131

    This huge Steppe Eagle got hold of a Spiny-tailed Lizard ... now probably seeking latter's permission to proceed ... _______ Jorbeer Vulture Reserve Bikaner Rajasthan India
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