Cynanchum revoilii

Cynanchum revoilii

Cynanchum revoilii is a very common species to mid-level elevations, but I have only occasionally encountered them in bloom like here. It has a strange looking…


Plocama puberula

Plocama puberula

My first encounter with Plocama puberula. It's growing in a crack of the wall of Dirhur canyon, where it is accessing water seepage that lasts long after the…


Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)

Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)

As the name implies the Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) is endemic to Japan and exists nowhere else on earth. Just like most oft he other macaque species,…


Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)

Japanese Macaque (Macaca fuscata)

As the name implies the Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) is endemic to Japan and exists nowhere else on earth. Just like most oft he other macaque species,…


Orange-headed thrush (Geokichla citrina)

Orange-headed thrush (Geokichla citrina)

An orange-headed thrush (Geokichla citrina) quenching its thirst. In the dry season water is critical, and if you provide access to water on your property…


Grey-winged blackbird (Turdus boulboul)

Grey-winged blackbird (Turdus boulboul)

Nothing feels better than a thorough soak in pond during the dry season. In the dry season many people offer permanent water sources for the birds and local…


Hanuman Langur (Semnopithecus entellus)

Himalayan Gray Langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus)

Himalayan gray langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus) is commonly seen in Corbett National Park. Common does not mean to be ignored as there are many situations…


Nepal gray langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus)

Nepal gray langur (Semnopithecus schistaceus)

After an amazing morning I was moving on towards the next valley, but I did not get far before I encountered yet another exciting mammal – the third of the…


Golden langur (Trachypithecus geei)

Golden langur (Trachypithecus geei)

This golden langur (Trachypithecus geei) mother and her very young offspring were winding down as the light of the setting sun was fading. I encountered this…


Golden langur (Trachypithecus geei)

Golden langur (Trachypithecus geei)

A Golden langur (Trachypithecus geei) family preparing for a new day of adventures. Yesterday I passed this very spot, and had what I thought an amazing…