Gone in 60 milliseconds! An Oriental Darter surfaces with its catch, momentarily stunned, as a White-throated Kingfisher executes a perfectly timed interception. 📍Bharatpur, Rajasthan. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour 📷🪶🌿

Gone in 60 milliseconds! An Oriental Darter surfaces with its catch, momentarily stunned, as a White-throated Kingfisher executes a perfectly timed interception. 📍Bharatpur, Rajasthan. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour 📷🪶🌿

Steppe Eagle. 📍Tal Chhapar, Rajasthan. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour #raptors 📷🪶🌿

Steppe Eagle. 📍Tal Chhapar, Rajasthan. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour #raptors 📷🪶🌿

Black-necked Stork descending into the marshes of Bharatpur. Clicked yesterday. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour 📷🪶🌿

Black-necked Stork descending into the marshes of Bharatpur. Clicked yesterday. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour 📷🪶🌿

Dalmatian Pelican at Bharatpur. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour 📷🪶🌿

Imperial Eagle in flight over Tal Chhapar Grassland, Rajasthan. A winter visitor to these open landscapes. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour 📷🪶🌿

Imperial Eagle in flight over Tal Chhapar Grassland, Rajasthan. A winter visitor to these open landscapes. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour 📷🪶🌿

Teeth bared, territory unquestioned. Charger (T120) - A name built on dominance. 📍Ranthambore, Rajasthan. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour #tiger #mammals 📷🌿

Chaos for the prey. Control for the hunter. White-throated Kingfisher. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour 📷🪶🌿

Chaos for the prey. Control for the hunter. White-throated Kingfisher. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour 📷🪶🌿

A master of cryptic disguise - Eurasian Wryneck. 📍Bikaner, Rajasthan #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour #woodpeckerwednesday 📷🪶🌿

A master of cryptic disguise - Eurasian Wryneck. 📍Bikaner, Rajasthan #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour #woodpeckerwednesday 📷🪶🌿

Indian Pitta – 2025 Edition Shot today. Framed forever. A bucket-list moment frozen mid-air. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour 📷🪶🌿

Indian Pitta – 2025 Edition Shot today. Framed forever. A bucket-list moment frozen mid-air. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour 📷🪶🌿

Raw power, soft sand. A Tawny Eagle lifts off from the golden dunes of Bikaner. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour #raptors #TalonTuesday 📷🌿🪶

Raw power, soft sand. A Tawny Eagle lifts off from the golden dunes of Bikaner. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour #raptors #TalonTuesday 📷🌿🪶

Owl? Yes. Short-eared? Even better! The Short-eared Owl - A fleeting visitor across winter grasslands of India — silent, sharp, and seldom seen. 📍Dhanauri Wetlands, Uttar Pradesh. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour #raptors 📷🪶🌿

Owl? Yes. Short-eared? Even better! The Short-eared Owl - A fleeting visitor across winter grasslands of India — silent, sharp, and seldom seen. 📍Dhanauri Wetlands, Uttar Pradesh. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour #raptors 📷🪶🌿

Focused, fierce, and forging his path — Riddhi’s male cub steps into the wild with presence and poise. Ranthambore’s next ruler is already walking like one. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour #tiger #mammals 📷🌿

Focused, fierce, and forging his path — Riddhi’s male cub steps into the wild with presence and poise. Ranthambore’s next ruler is already walking like one. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour #tiger #mammals 📷🌿

“Throttle Engaged” Steppe Eagle. 📍Bikaner, Rajasthan #lensonwildlife #nature #photography #ThePhotoHour #raptors 📷🌿🪶

“When you get caught on a secret date.” A pair of Indian Desert Foxes 🦊 🦊 📍 Bikaner, Rajasthan. #lensonwildlife #thephotohour #mammals #fox 🌿📷

“When you get caught on a secret date.” A pair of Indian Desert Foxes 🦊 🦊 📍 Bikaner, Rajasthan. #lensonwildlife #thephotohour #mammals #fox 🌿📷

“Throttle Engaged” Steppe Eagle. 📍Bikaner, Rajasthan #lensonwildlife #nature #photography #ThePhotoHour #raptors 📷🌿🪶

This isn’t just flight—it’s a victory lap. Insect in beak, mission complete. Eurasian Hoopoe. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour #birdsinflight #nikon #nature 🪶📷

This isn’t just flight—it’s a victory lap. Insect in beak, mission complete. Eurasian Hoopoe. #lensonwildlife #ThePhotoHour #birdsinflight #nikon #nature 🪶📷

Pedwaali — one of Dhikala’s most frequently sighted tigresses — emerges from the dense foliage during a late morning patrol. Known for her bold walks and strong presence along Sambar Road, she remains one of the most sought-after tigers of Corbett. #lensonwildlife #thephotohour #mammals #tiger

Striking visual impact @akshaykhanna.com brilliant work! 😍👏

This is absolutely gorgeous! The colours of the Purple Swamphen are so striking. @akshaykhanna.com the message is inspiring. 👏

Congratulations! All swallows are so difficult to photograph in flight! Well done!

Each twist of its flight tested patience, but this brief moment with the Red-rumped Swallow was worth it. 📷🌿🪶 #lensonwildlife #nature #photography #ThePhotoHour #birdsinflight

Wings wide, talons tight—the Laggar Falcon ascends with a spiny-tailed lizard in its clutches. #TalonTuesday 📷🌿🪶 📍Bikaner, Rajasthan #lensonwildlife #nature #photography #ThePhotoHour #falcon #raptors

A regal Steppe Eagle takes flight, its piercing gaze and outstretched wings a testament to the beauty of Tal Chhapar’s avian diversity. 📷🌿🪶 #lensonwildlife #nature #photography #ThePhotoHour #raptors #birdsofprey #eagle

Three's a crowd? Says Hoo? 😁

Wow! Amazing 😍 #birds

Three’s a crowd, but not when you’re this adorable. Spotted Owlets 📷🌿🪶 #lensonwildlife #nature #photography #ThePhotoHour #raptors #owls

The subtle charm of the Black-winged Stilt, standing tall and serene. 📷🌿🪶 #lensonwildlife #nature #photography #ThePhotoHour

Survival isn’t just about the hunt; it’s about holding on to the prize. Two Great Cormorants engage in a dramatic tussle, wings and water in motion, each determined to claim the hard-earned catch in the wetlands of Bharatpur. #birdsinaction #lensonwildlife #photography #nature #ThePhotoHour 📷🌿🪶

Survival isn’t just about the hunt; it’s about holding on to the prize. Two Great Cormorants engage in a dramatic tussle, wings and water in motion, each determined to claim the hard-earned catch in the wetlands of Bharatpur. #birdsinaction #lensonwildlife #photography #nature #ThePhotoHour 📷🌿🪶

One more look at that juvenile Ladder-backed Woodpecker...in a calmer moment...with bokeh balls. Happy #WoodpeckerWednesday to all who celebrate! 🤘 📸 Ladder-backed Woodpecker juvenile male 🪶🌿 #Woodpeckers #Birding #Birds #BirdPhotography

Sharing this gorgeous creature via Akshay 🙏 ❤️💚🧡💛❤️💚 #colourmyworld

A splash of yellow against the forest canvas — Lesser Yellownape in all its glory. #woodpeckerwednesday #lensonwildlife #nature #photography #ThePhotoHour 📷🌿🪶

Striding into the New Year with vibrant energy and grace! Wishing you a colorful and joyful 2025, inspired by the beauty of nature. Happy New Year!   Purple Swamphen. #lensonwildlife #photography #nature #ThePhotoHour #swamphen 📷🌿🪶

“Paying attention is a form of reciprocity with the living world, receiving the gifts with open eyes and open heart.” ~Robin Wall Kimmerer ⌛ The last #TalonTuesday of '24...let's see 'em, QRP with your #raptors! I'm reskeeting!🤘😶‍🌫️ 📸 American Kestrel 🪶🌿 #BirdsOfPrey #Birds #BirdPhotography #Birding

White-eyed Buzzard (Adult) While tracking a Bonelli's Eagle in Tal Chhapar, we unexpectedly stumbled upon this gorgeous adult White-eyed Buzzard. Having seen juveniles numerous times, this was my first encounter with an adult. #lensonwildlife #talontuesday #nature #raptors #photography 📷🌿🪶

My experience has been opposite! Always sighted them in the cities and rarely in jungles. Clicked one few months back when it visited my garden. Our desi (indigenous) raptor is indeed beautiful! #lensonwildlife #raptors #birdsofindia #birds #nature #photography 📷🌿

Extraordinary #kingfisher capture from @akshaykhanna.com #photography #birds