Tadoba, Pench forests, wildlife and 4 tigers!

DKG · 24th February 2010, 10:28

Should we carry on the discussions about saving forests here?

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...-wildlife.html

considering this is a beautiful travelogue meant to educate people on the beauty of wildlife?

fazalaliadil · 4th March 2010, 10:59

A few pics.from other cameras, mostly of our rides and the forest.

In front of a sign that says it all.

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Moving in the forest.

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Fuel stop.

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A sign at Pench.

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Dr. Ghosh, his Gypsy and me at Pench.

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Mr. Max Ali at Tadoba.

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The wait at a waterhole in Tadoba.

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Beauty of the forest drive, Tadoba.

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A machan behind us, Tadoba.

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Near the elephant safari, Pench.

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highwaylover · 4th March 2010, 11:25

that "moving in the forest pic" has a hypnotizing effect. If you keep looking at it it looks like an animated photo instead of still. or may be its just me

fazalaliadil · 4th March 2010, 12:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by highwaylover

that "moving in the forest pic" has a hypnotizing effect. If you keep looking at it it looks like an animated photo instead of still. or may be its just me

Highwaylover,
Yes, as it is shot at a slow shutter speed it gives the impression of motion when we see it on the screen too.

pulsar56 · 4th March 2010, 12:54

Lovely pictures Fazal Saab. The pictures of the tigress is majestic.
Hats off to you for sharing these beautiful pictures with us.

SPARKled · 4th March 2010, 13:26

Loved your photos. Hope I get some good shots when I go to Bandhavgarh this month end. Pench and Tadoba are next on my radar.

fazalaliadil · 4th March 2010, 18:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPARKled

Loved your photos. Hope I get some good shots when I go to Bandhavgarh this month end. Pench and Tadoba are next on my radar.

Sparkled,
This is the time to be there until May, the waterholes are are already at their lowest, don't know what will happen in summer. It will be a very hard time for the animals but good time for sighting.
Regards,

vinay.pillai · 4th March 2010, 19:18

Fazal Sir,
why you skipped Kanha.... You were in Pench just 3 hrs away from kanha..
And as always your pics rocks...

fazalaliadil · 5th March 2010, 09:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by vinay.pillai

Fazal Sir,
why you skipped Kanha.... You were in Pench just 3 hrs away from kanha..
And as always your pics rocks...

Vinay,

Your Kabini pics rock!

We had to shorten our trip due to circumstances. We would rather go to Bandhavagarh and second choice Kanha.

Regards,

SPARKled · 5th March 2010, 11:53

Good animal sightings have become very rare in Kanha. Bandhavgarh is a much better bet. I was at Kanha the last december and compared to 2007 December the animal sightings have dropped significantly.

sabynag · 5th March 2010, 12:22

Kanha lost 12+ tigers in 2009-10 - not sure how many of these are from tourism zone. One tigress from Kisli tourism zone was relocated to Panna last year. The prey population is also on decline. All combined, things are not looking good for Kanha at this time.
Tiger sighting in Bandhavgarh is not as fun as sighting them in Kanha, Corbett or South India's forestes. I mean, if you are almost sure to see a tiger then there is no "thrill / suspense factor" :-)

Anyone has information on recent sightings at Kanha ?

SPARKled · 5th March 2010, 12:36

I saw a tigress at Kisli in december 2009. My most memorable sighting was in Dec2007 when our Gypsy broke down and refused to start when 'Kaunda', then the star of Kisli, decided to walk along the path towards our gypsy. It was the most exciting yet dangerous encounter with a tiger yet.

fazalaliadil · 5th March 2010, 15:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPARKled

I saw a tigress at Kisli in december 2009. My most memorable sighting was in Dec2007 when our Gypsy broke down and refused to start when 'Kaunda', then the star of Kisli, decided to walk along the path towards our gypsy. It was the most exciting yet dangerous encounter with a tiger yet.

Amazing!
Yes... later it must have been a great moment which you will never forget, but at that time the sheer helplessness would be immeasurable. Just too much to put into words.

SPARKled · 5th March 2010, 15:43

I do not want to hijack the original thread here but could not resist the temptation of posting one of Kaunda walking towards our Gypsy. Thankfully the big guy was just a huge pussy cat who had no interest in us.

fazalaliadil · 5th March 2010, 15:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPARKled

I do not want to hijack the original thread here but could not resist the temptation of posting one of Kaunda walking towards our Gypsy. Thankfully the big guy was just a huge pussy cat who had no interest in us.

Sparkled,
It is in no way a hijack, a very welcome photograph of the massive male, head size shows it is a full grown, mature male. Keep them coming. A very good photograph, wish my Gypsy too fails.
Regards,

24th February 2010, 10:28	#166
DKG Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,711 Thanked: 1,389 Times View My Garage	Should we carry on the discussions about saving forests here? http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shifti...-wildlife.html considering this is a beautiful travelogue meant to educate people on the beauty of wildlife?
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4th March 2010, 10:59	#167
fazalaliadil Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,022 Thanked: 672 Times View My Garage	A few pics.from other cameras, mostly of our rides and the forest. In front of a sign that says it all. Moving in the forest. Fuel stop. A sign at Pench. Dr. Ghosh, his Gypsy and me at Pench. Mr. Max Ali at Tadoba. The wait at a waterhole in Tadoba. Beauty of the forest drive, Tadoba. A machan behind us, Tadoba. Near the elephant safari, Pench.
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4th March 2010, 11:25	#168
highwaylover BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 78 Thanked: 23 Times View My Garage	that "moving in the forest pic" has a hypnotizing effect. If you keep looking at it it looks like an animated photo instead of still. or may be its just me
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4th March 2010, 12:54	#170
pulsar56 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,172 Thanked: 342 Times View My Garage	Lovely pictures Fazal Saab. The pictures of the tigress is majestic. Hats off to you for sharing these beautiful pictures with us.
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4th March 2010, 13:26	#171
SPARKled Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 656 Times	Loved your photos. Hope I get some good shots when I go to Bandhavgarh this month end. Pench and Tadoba are next on my radar.
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4th March 2010, 19:18	#173
vinay.pillai BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Little Rock, US Posts: 229 Thanked: 15 Times View My Garage	Fazal Sir, why you skipped Kanha.... You were in Pench just 3 hrs away from kanha.. And as always your pics rocks...
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5th March 2010, 11:53	#175
SPARKled Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 656 Times	Good animal sightings have become very rare in Kanha. Bandhavgarh is a much better bet. I was at Kanha the last december and compared to 2007 December the animal sightings have dropped significantly.
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5th March 2010, 12:22	#176
sabynag BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 218 Thanked: 2 Times	Kanha lost 12+ tigers in 2009-10 - not sure how many of these are from tourism zone. One tigress from Kisli tourism zone was relocated to Panna last year. The prey population is also on decline. All combined, things are not looking good for Kanha at this time. Tiger sighting in Bandhavgarh is not as fun as sighting them in Kanha, Corbett or South India's forestes. I mean, if you are almost sure to see a tiger then there is no "thrill / suspense factor" :-) Anyone has information on recent sightings at Kanha ?
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5th March 2010, 12:36	#177
SPARKled Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 656 Times	I saw a tigress at Kisli in december 2009. My most memorable sighting was in Dec2007 when our Gypsy broke down and refused to start when 'Kaunda', then the star of Kisli, decided to walk along the path towards our gypsy. It was the most exciting yet dangerous encounter with a tiger yet.
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5th March 2010, 15:43	#179
SPARKled Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,110 Thanked: 656 Times	I do not want to hijack the original thread here but could not resist the temptation of posting one of Kaunda walking towards our Gypsy. Thankfully the big guy was just a huge pussy cat who had no interest in us. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by SPARKled : 5th March 2010 at 15:45.
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