We came across this Rhino carcass, a week or so old, during our first safari into the eastern range of the Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary. The carcass had been stripped to the bone by the wildlife around there, especially the vultures. And when we reached the site, we saw some of these scavengers still hovering around the carcass, giving us this amazing opportunity to observe and photograph them at close quarters.
We were quite fortunate to find a couple of species of Vultures at the carcass; the Himalayan Griffon, the near threatened Cinereous Vulture and the critically endangered Long-billed Vulture.
Here is a collection from that chance sighting. Most images are full frame compositions taken with the D300, 300mm f2.8 mounted with the 2x TC. The last image is taken with the D80, 18-200mm VR lens combo.
Pl. note that all images are copyright of Thomas and Shilpy. In case you are interested in any of the images, Pl. mail us on suresh_anand@hotmail.com with the details.
Here is a collection from that chance sighting. Most images are full frame compositions taken with the D300, 300mm f2.8 mounted with the 2x TC. The last image is taken with the D80, 18-200mm VR lens combo.
Pl. note that all images are copyright of Thomas and Shilpy. In case you are interested in any of the images, Pl. mail us on suresh_anand@hotmail.com with the details.
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very beautiful photos. it is difficult to observe and photograph vultures in Greece, so enjoyed your photos very much.
Hi Thomas,
What a set of pictures again... Wonderful and very nice set of pictures!!!! The last shot if a beautiful one too, and to see all of them on a branch like this is just gorgeous!!
Lovely images.
Hugh
Who is that lovely specimen looking over its back in the 2nd photo?!
Great capture all of them. The last one made me remember The Jungle Book vultures :-)
I can count every feather...wonderful photography with wonderful equipment...oh to be you.
God Bless Your Travels
Excellent captures. Although vultures are not very popular they are very useful.
they're a bunch of sinister looking birds.. great captures though.. :)
Excellent shots! The vultures are rare to view. But you caught them so well!
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Magnificent bird shots Thomas. Vultures serve such a useful purpose in nature.
very beautiful photos!
wow the second shot is a killer shot.
They are beautiful images.
Wonderful work as usual. That last shot is my absolute favourite.
Thomas: Wonders of wonders, the vulture does a service to man by doing it scavenger work. Your photos of the birds are just beautiful.
that is a huge carcass and the vultures look as though they have stepped right out of ancient days. Great photos.
Beautiful and impressive images, good work Thomas!
Superb set Thomas. Must be quite a sight to see.
Again...great captures of those vultures.
I am really amazed at the high quality of all your images. Fine work !
Brilliant images of the vultures...
Regards,
Angad Achappa
Beautiful crystal clear shots.
Stunning detail as always, Thomas, and an informative post.
my god...giant sized birds. Amazing pictures. Love the first one of all.
Love the shot of them sitting on the carcass.
This is nature as it was intended and you have captured them beautifully. They are not such an attractive species, yet they look amazing in your photographs~
wow, incredible shots! I just got back from a trip to India but I didn't see any wild life like this. These are really amazing shots of some very sinister looking birds :)
beautiful shots with stunning clarity and sharpness - as always!
Wow, three birds with one shot, nice captures again. Glad you found my blog too :)
I thought vultures are on the verge of extinction in India! Thanks for changing my assumption a bit.
The photos are crystal clear. Great takes!! :)
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nice and the details in the feather is so visible!
what a clan! they look like they can seek to go on a mission for some prey. =] nice shots man.
I guess we all have our own preconceptions about vultures, Thomas, but in the end, I'm sure they're necessary for the clean-up of our environment! They really are birds to stare at, aren't they! :)
great wildlife scenes .. it's always a pleasure to visit your blog!
They are among my favourite birds.
I like so much their way to fly.
Great serie indeed.
For the first picture I would say: Big chaser is watching you!
Hey Thomas iam back to blogging after a long time. You always leave me speechless.......great job as usual!!!!!
Only you could make a series like this beautiful.
Wow, your vultures photos are just awesome. Well done!
Thomas, excellent images again. Not my favorite bird, but you made me like them on your images. Anna :)
Great series Thomas, as always. The 1st and 3rd are my favorite - imposing portraits.
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