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I had visited Tadoba Tiger Reserve in India in 2016. At that time I was lucky enough to have amazing sighting of 2 adult tigresses, Choti Tara (with her very young 2 cubs) (Choti in hindi means Jr. so she was the cub tigress, Tara) and Maya (who would not make eye contact), plus a bonus sighting of a male, Pandu.
I got to visit there again last month, with Subrat, when i was reconnected with my nemesis, Maya with 2 cubs of her own and the 2 cubs of Choti Tara, now sub adults or almost adults, with territory of their own. Sadly I could not get to see my fav Choti Tara again, but I heard that she had relocated from her previous territory to make room for her 2 cubs.
The 2 cubs in 2016 were extremely shy, but now showed the characteristics of their mother, and were full of confidence and swagger. The 3 of them are collared by WWF (which I have removed digitally).
In addition we had quality sighting of Choti Madhu, Sonam and her 3 cubs. I also sighted 2 other cubs but could not photograph them due to the dense vegetation. All told 13 different tigers were sighted with 10 photographed and good sighting. A very worthwhile trip. Happy to report that the tiger counts as per the last census in Tadoba was on the increase
Subrat had to leave a couple of days earlier, so I had the chance to photograph other fauna, since when he is in the Jeep, the driver/guide did not stop for anything except tigers. Sorry Subrat, had to say that.
I got some quality shots of Langur subadults mock fighting and others as you will see and you can decide for yourself
Comments and C&C welcome
1 Sonam with her 3 sub adult cubs checking me out . They will be parting company very soon.
A very enjoyable set KD. I have never thought of cattle, buffaloes, or other wild bovines as attractive, but the last shot of a guar shows a handsome dude ~ Ron
Gorgeous work! It must be exhilarating (as in no. 11) to be going down a "country road" that looks squeezed-in from both berms, to find a full-grown tiger there in the tire ruts!
Douglas
Tigers!!! What magnificent animals they are. If you've ever been lucky enough to see them in the wild (not in safaris or shelters, but in the jungle) .. then you'll know how awesomely beautiful and majestic they are.
Fred Amico wrote:
Terrific set, KD, including spectacular tiger images!
thanks Fred, appreciate the comment and the viewing. Tiger sightings are so special. It is not easy to describe the feeling. It is unlike any other big cat experience.
