Monthly Archives: June 2015
Click on the images to load them in high resolution 1. White-naped woodpecker Of all the woodpeckers the white-naped woodpecker has been my rarest find. Unbelievably I found and photographed this woodpecker right outside my house in unassuming Assagao! The … Continue reading
Click on the images themselves to load them in high resolution Average length: 4-5 feet. India’s most famous snake is also one of the commonest species that is found in Goa. I have caught at least 300 cobras in the … Continue reading
I photographed this beauty at the Cotigao Wildlife sanctuary. From my understanding the host plant for this small butterfly is Bryophyllum pinnatum. And this is definitely where I found the little butterfly perched pretty! Luckily for me the striking butterfly … Continue reading
As someone who earns his living seeking out birds and snakes in wildlife sanctuaries for foreign tourists in Goa, I’m busiest from November to April. By May my flow of clients is a mere trickle and it’s time to become … Continue reading
This bird which is a member of the pheasant family is rarely seen since it is very secretive. In fact its mostly seen only when it darts out from the undergrowth to cross an open patch of land. Both the … Continue reading
Click on the pic to load it in high resolution Of the ‘Big Four’ dangerous snakes found in India, the Common Krait is the most venomous. Its venom – a powerful neurotoxin – is supposed to be fifteen times more … Continue reading
Click on the pics to load them in higher resolution The Common Rose is a common and very colorful butterfly found in Goa belonging to the group of red bodied swallowtails. It has a wide distribution in India and can … Continue reading
‘Wow! That’s quite a boat you’ve arranged for us, Arjan!’ I exclaim. Arjan smiles weakly. He’s not sure if I really like it. But I really do! And what’s not to like? It’s got a spacious, airy upper deck on … Continue reading
Click on the pics to load them in high resolution The Malabar whistling thrush is a stunning bird to look at when the light catches it. But what its most known for is its iconic ‘whistling schoolboy’ call. The call … Continue reading
Click on the pics themselves to load them in high resolution Of the 275 odd species of snakes found in India only four are viewed as a real threat to humans. These four species of snakes – grouped under the … Continue reading