Monday, 14 December 2015 - Took two long safaris in Ranthambore National Park in open jeeps, enjoyed cold morning light and blankets, spotted a female tiger walking through brush, saw a variety of other wildlife including deer, birds, monkeys, and crocodiles sunning near marshes, and captured many dramatic animal scenes throughout the day.
A tiger!!! After a quick bite at 0600 we headed out in open jeeps on safari. It was cold,
so we were adorned with blankets and hot water bottles. We went on two safaris each 4 hours
long. Only in the morning was a tiger sighting.
This is a female tiger who walked in some brush 100 feet from the jeep (open air). She
disappeared shortly after this picture.
There were plenty of other animals to take pictures of in the park. You could see why the
tigers liked living here - there were plenty of herbivores.
A little deer and mom in the forest.
Many beautiful birds. The guide took us to a small clearing near a lake and there were
birds everywhere.
A woodpecker
The jeep move at a good clip from one good hunting area to another. As we were traveling, he
spotted these owls. After the drive backed up I still could not spot them they were so well
camouflaged.
The terrain varied as the park is huge. There were woods, thick brush, open savanna, and
marsh areas. Here a bird walks in one of the marsh areas.
Monkeys everywhere - but they moved when we would come by. There was a troop near a
stream who seemed to enjoy the attention.
A mother and little monkey
Monkeys in the afternoon sun
A couple of deer? who did not seem that mad at each other so maybe just practicing.
Getting a good going over by a deer?
A wild boar moving through the forest
Several crocodiles in the marsh area. It was a cool day so the crocodiles were sunning
themselves near the water.
An eagle high in a tree over a lake. Our jeep was up on a ledge level with the tree tops.
Not far from the eagle was an owl
This golden bird was widespread.
A deer drinking at one of the lakes. Hopefully watching for the crocodiles.
Both safaris were fun and full of picture opportunities. Glad to see a tiger. A couple
at the hotel (which was a tented camp) had been out on four safaris and spotted a tiger on
every trip. Even the guides were surprised at their luck.
