Nikon D750 Archives • Page 16 of 39 • DigitalFrescos

Sep 25

by Admin in Valparai, Westernghat Endemic 0 comments tags: Alwan, Anamalai, art, Digitalfrescos, Mammal, Nikon, Nikon D750, Nilgiri, Nilgiri Thar, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, Thar

Nilgiri Thar

Nilgiri Thar is also known as the Nilgiri Ibex that is found in the southern parts of the western ghats – more specifically in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Another endangered species from the western ghats, the main reason being habitat loss due to increasing agriculture, coffee and tea plantations.

Sep 25

by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Minivet, Nikon, Nikon D750, Sandpiper, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, Wood sandpiper

Wood Sandpiper

A small wader and a long distance winter migrant known to fly about 2300 to 4500 kilo meters non stop. They usually breed in the sub artic wetlands and migrate to Africa, India and other parts of south Asia.

Sep 25

by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, heron, Nikon, Nikon D750, Pond, Pond heron, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Pond Heron

A very common bird around the wetlands of India. This individual is in assuming breeding plumage. For some individuals during breeding season the legs turn to red color.

Sep 24

by Admin in Kabini 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Bangalore, Digitalfrescos, Elephant, Kabini, Makhna, Makhna Elephant, Mammal, Nikon, Nikon D750, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD, Tusker

Makhna Elephant

A lone male elephant, but with no tusks. Makhna means tusk less., sometimes due to a genetic disorder the male elephant is unable to develop a tusk. The elephants are an Endangered species as per IUCN. The gentle giants are also called as Pachyderm – a reference to their thick skin and size. The wrinkled skin is moveable and contains a lot of nerve centers. Elephants are known for their intelligence and cognitive processing that is more than all other land animals. An adult elephant is a mega herbivore can consume more than 150kgs of plant matter in a day, as seen in this image.

Sep 24

by Admin in Bangalore 0 comments tags: Alwan, art, Ashy Minivet, Avian, Bangalore, Bird, birds, Digitalfrescos, Minivet, Nikon, Nikon D750, Tamron, Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Ashy Minivet

A long distant migrant and one of the surprise find of the 2015-16 winter around Bangalore. For a bird that is rare even a cluttery image like this will work :-). The male is grey above and whitish below. It has a black cap with a white forehead and there is a white band across the flight-feathers. The outer tail feathers are white. The bill and feet are black.