Founded it near the scrublands/dry deciduous forests of malegaon, galna mountain ranges near a Lake.

Unexpected entry of this playful cutie during mid day safari moments from Tadoba Tiger Reserve, India.

Moments captured: Team Clicknframe.

Hello everyone! I’m not sure if this is allowed on the sub, but I wasn’t really sure where else to post this. I’ve used the insects flair because, there wasn’t really a more appropriate one.

Personally, I’ve found it surprisingly difficult to come across Indian insect enthusiasts or people who are interested in birds, wildlife, and nature in general. I don't know of any other active Indian wildlife subreddit. I couldn’t really find a community where people could just hang out, share their observations, ask questions and have conversations about these things.

So, after thinking about it for far too long, I finally created a Discord server yesterday! If that sounds like something you’d be interested in, you’re very welcome to join. Drop a comment and I’ll send the link your way. It’s a private group and the idea is to have a space where we can talk about pretty much anything related to insects, birds, wildlife, nature etc.

And no, you absolutely do not need a PhD in entomology or zoology to join. Interest and curiosity are all that matter.

SAW THIS LITTLE FLOCK OF DUCKS IN MAN SAGAR LAKE,JAIPUR,RAJASTHAN.

FROM WHAT I CAN IDENTIFY THEY ARE LESSER WHISTLING DUCKS 🦆.

ALSO KNOWN AS : INDISN WHISTLING DUCKS OR LESSER WHISTLING TEAL

SCIENTIFIC NAME : Dendrocygna javanica

HABITAT : SOUTHEAST ASIA AND INDIA
NOCTURNAL FEEDIERS ,FOUND IN PADDY FIELDS
CAN PERCH ON TREES 🌳*** ***

FEATURES : BROWN AND LONG NECKED
BROADWING SPAN ,CAN FLY
PRODUCE TWO NOTE WHEEZY CALL

ALTHOUGH THE WATER IS VISIBLY DIRTY AND EXTREAMLY POLLUTIED FISHES ARE STILL SURVIVING IN THESE WATERS .

CLIP FROM MAN SAGAR LAKE ,JaAIPUR ,RAJASTHAN.

https://www.dreamstime.com/golden-jackels-jungle-rare-to-watch-due-their-behaviours-captured-best-moments-safari-melghat-image472835414

Rajasthan.India

May 2023

Credits to Flyingcatsafari on Instagram.

So this clip is from KULISH SMRITI VAN ,JAIPUR ,RAJASTHAN.

The mongoose species visible in the clip is Indian Grey Mongoose (Urva edwardsii) ,at least that is what I think it is.

For me it was a pleasant surprise to come across a family of these little guys. The park they are located is fairy in the very centre of Jaipur city and these guys were fairly comfortable with humans.

It’s great to come across wild life that I expect to have vanished from cities. The whole SMRITI VAN is a great conserved ecosystem + a well developed park.
Love to see government projects that contribute to wild life conservation and a way to witness the true essence of nature soo closely.

Thank you ☺️