Behind the lens

a blog every Friday on a specific species of animal or bird and jungle lore

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The Miracle of the First Swim

Olive Ridley hatchlings complete their miraculous journey to the Arabian Sea from protected, isolated beaches in South Goa. This natural phenomenon, aimed at ensuring the species' survival against predators & environmental hazards, highlights the importance of protecting these vulnerable Turtles.

#wildartworks, #Canon, #Wildlife, #naturephotography, #earthcapture, #conservationphotography, #wildlifeonearth, #marineconservation, #oliveridley, #oliveridleyturtle, #oliveridleyhatchlings, #lastwalkmiracle, #naturedocumentary, #GoaWildlife, #marineconservation, #vulnerable,  

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The Godavari Mugger

Where the Godavari breathes, ancient Muggers glide through shadows of gold & grit. A haunting prayer for a future where they don’t just endure, but truly belong. 🐊✨

Muggers in the Godavari are surviving, not adapting. Pollution & mining threaten these ancient reptiles. We owe them a future, not a struggle.

#wildartworks, #Canon, #Wildlife, #naturephotography, #earthcapture, #conservationphotography, #wildlifeonearth, #bbcearth, #natgeowild, #natgeoindia, #nirmal, #wildtelangana, #Boath, #telanganawildlife, #waterbodies, #Godavari #WildlifeConservation #MuggerCrocodile #Telangana

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The Intimacy of the Gaze

These encounters weren’t planned or controlled. No Cages! No Scripts! Just fleeting moments where wild animals meet the human gaze. Each look is a presence, a life moving through the same landscapes as us - forests, grasslands, hills. 

We are visitors in their world as much as they are part of ours. To watch them look back is to remember responsibility, humility and coexistence. 

#WildArtWorks #AmrabadTigerReserve #TelanganaTourism #WildlifeConservation #NallamalaHills #EcoTourism #IndiaBiodiversity #ForestBathing #WildlifeEthics

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Maisamma Madugu

Hidden deep within the Amrabad Tiger Reserve, Chenchu sacred groves like Maisamma Madugu are protected patches of forest revered by the indigenous Chenchu tribe. These sites are managed through traditional wisdom, serving as biodiversity hotspots, conserving rare flora & acting as sanctuaries for wildlife. The tribe’s belief system ensures these groves remain untouched, fostering ecological balance and protecting natural resources.

#WildArtWorks #AmrabadTigerReserve #ChenchuTribe #SacredGroves #TelanganaTourism #WildlifeConservation #NallamalaHills #IndigenousKnowledge #EcoTourism #IndiaBiodiversity #TribalHeritage #MaisammaMadugu #AchampetRange

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Pied Triller

For a bird photographer in Singapore, the handsome Pied Triller (Lalage nigra) is a masterclass in subtlety. It doesn’t possess the iridescent flash of a sunbird or the raucous personality of a kingfisher. Instead, it offers a clean, architectural beauty—a study in grayscale that blends seamlessly into the dappled light of the island’s garden canopies. Finding one requires a "soft eye": looking not for color, but for a specific, rhythmic movement against the leaves.

#wildartworks #canon #Wildlife #wildlifephotography #singapore #conservationphotography #wildlifeonearth #planet_untamed_magazine #bbcearth #natgeowild #Lalagenigranigra #PiedTriller #Triller

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Eastern Cattle Egret

A small, compact white heron with relatively short yellow bill. More frequently seen in dry habitats than other egrets. In the breeding season, look for bright orange head and breast. Often gathers in flocks, frequently following cattle or tractors in fields.

#wildartworks, #Canon, #Wildlife, #naturephotography, #earthcapture, #conservationphotography, #wildlifeonearth, #bbcearth, #natgeowild, #natgeoindia, #KawalTigerReserve, #AmrabadTigerReserve, #nirmal, #wildtelangana, #Boath, #telanganawildlife, #waterbodies, #heronconservationorg, #CattleEgret, #Egret, #EasternCattleEgret

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Indian Pond Heron

A small heron that is common in most aquatic habitats across the Indian subcontinent. Adults in breeding plumage have a dark reddish brown back that contrasts with a yellowish head, neck, and breast. Although typically solitary, large numbers often gather where food is plentiful.

#wildartworks, #Canon, #Wildlife, #naturephotography, #earthcapture, #conservationphotography, #wildlifeonearth, #bbcearth, #natgeowild, #natgeoindia, #Kawal, #KawalTigerReserve, #AmrabadTigerReserve, #nirmal, #DindiReservoir, #wildtelangana, #telanganawildlife, #waterbodies, #indianpondheron, #pondheron, #Ardeolagrayii, #heronconservationorg,

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Little Egret

The Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) remains a quintessential subject for wildlife photographers across Telangana’s vibrant wetland ecosystems. Often referred to locally as Chinna Tella Konga, these graceful herons provide a dynamic photography experience as they "dance" through the shallows of urban and rural lakes.

#wildartworks, #Canon, #Wildlife, #naturephotography, #earthcapture, #conservationphotography, #wildlifeonearth, #bbcearth, #natgeowild, #natgeoindia, #Kawal, #KawalTigerReserve, #hyticos, #nirmal, #wildtelangana, #telanganawildlife, #waterbodies, #littleegret, #egret, #Egrettagarzetta,

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