I went to Yala block 1and 5 with three friends of mine who are also avid wild life enthusiasts and photographers in the 4th week of August,
Shirkeer Malkoha
Male crested tree swift
Female
This sloth bear was agitated by the convergence of many vehicles disturbing his walk and dashed across.
Drinking water but being alert
Jungle Prinia
Usual stance
Feeding the young,,
On our way to block V , we encountered this very friendly and innocent looking Elephant on the side of the road. I think by feeding him has almost become domesticated .
In pairs
This is Charlet a female in block V. After hearing an alarm call we tried to locate the area by moving slowly keeping a tab of the call and as soon as we took a left turn we found this female nicely seated and looking at a heard of deer at a distance.
Grey headed prinia
Drinking water
Changeable hawk eagle
A young strip- Necked mongoose
SAND BATHING
This land monitor walked a fair distance to quench the thirst,
Eagle's eye
Happy family
Drinking water from the man made water hole
Sambar
Crested skylark
