birds and wildlife of a tiny part of India

Birds and Wildlife at Chambal Safari Lodge

India is a birder's paradise. According to Lonely Planet, there are 1,000 different bird species in India. Upon my arrival at the lodge, I was given a checklist for birds and other wildlife. 

Asian Pied Starling

Grey Hornbill

Jungle Babbler

Nilgai

Rose-ringed parakeet

 

 

 

5-striped palm squirrel

flying foxes. These guys were especially difficult to photograph, because I was always aiming straight up into the sky. 

Indian Hare

spotted owlet (also known as unbelievably adorable owlet)

gharial. wow. just wow. 

can't remember the name.

ummmm...

red-wattled lapwing

shikra

too-cute-for-words owlet.