Malabar Pied Hornbill at Kanha National Park, Madhya Pradesh
I came back from Kanha National Park in the state of Madhya Pradesh today. And no I didn’t get to see the tiger. But as they say in the jungles- “So what of you didn’t see the tiger, be happy that the tiger saw you.”
Stayed with the Taj Safari’s Banjaar Tola Camp, and as I said before the trip was organized by Gonomad for me.
I feel all my three trips are now getting mixed with one another, so I need to get down to blogging and sort them out.
Of course a lot more pictures and a post for Gonomad will follow.
And I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Just the thing I needed before I start a new job tomorrow.
i love this bird…saw them at sawantwadi in sindhudurg last week creatg a racket..no pics đ hope u had a great trip
I saw these in Corbett. The sighting was a lifer for me.Looking forward to your travelogue.
u are having a grand time travelling!! touch wood..n good luck for the new job my dear!!
rare shot of a hard to sight bird … wonderful
great pic.. i saw one of these at dandeli years ago… i had just got married, and didnt even have a camera then….still regret not having a photo
Lakshmi, my trip was wonderful, thank you.Vamsee I too was stunned to get such a close look and the bird sat still for quite sometime.Thank you so much Mindspace.Thank you Sandeep, we were incredibly lucky.Thank you Anu. There have been times (long ago I must add) when I would also end up without a camera!
Wow, that's a great shot. Any idea about the bird's name ? Waiting for jungle pics!!
Megha this is called Malabar Pied Hornbill.
its a very nice photography madam
Thanks Sriabhi.
A lovely photo of an interesting bird! All the best with your new job.
Thanks Indica.
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Thanks for featuring my image.
awsome!!!!!
the photos of malabarhornbill
i proud that its my state bird
Thanks Suhayla.