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  • Christmas Tree
    Christmas Tree
    After spending one more night on our way to the next stop.
    Leela Hotel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#2022
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunrise
    Sunrise
    Airplane photo with Samsung Galaxy S7.
    9W 737-800, Mumbai to Bhopal, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#2025
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Barber Shop
    Barber Shop
    Bhopal to Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#8835
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bedroom, Cabin #11
    Bedroom, Cabin #11
    Getting settled in our room before lunch and an afternoon trip to the park.
    Reni Pani Lodge, Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#8836
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bedroom, Cabin #11
    Bedroom, Cabin #11
    Reni Pani Lodge, Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#8838
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bathroom, Cabin #11
    Bathroom, Cabin #11
    Reni Pani Lodge, Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#8840
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Cabin #11
    Cabin #11
    Reni Pani Lodge, Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#8843
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Heron
    Grey Heron
    Ardea cinerea - photographed on our first visit to the park, by boat this time.
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5362
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Asian Openbills
    Asian Openbills
    Anastomus oscitans
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5374
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Osprey
    Osprey
    Pandion haliaetus - with a fish.
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5401
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Osprey
    Osprey
    Pandion haliaetus - fish is partially eaten.
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5417
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black-bellied Tern
    Black-bellied Tern
    Sterna acuticauda
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5474
    Larry L. Jackson
  • River Terns
    River Terns
    Sterna aurantia
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5484
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ruddy Shelducks
    Ruddy Shelducks
    Tadorna ferruginea
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5518
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bar-headed Geese
    Bar-headed Geese
    Anser indicus with Pavo cristatus in the background.
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5540
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Bar-headed Geese
    Bar-headed Geese
    Anser indicus
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5545
    Larry L. Jackson
  • River Tern
    River Tern
    Sterna aurantia
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5553
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Painted Stork
    Painted Stork
    Mycteria leucocephala
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5561
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grass
    Grass
    Taking a load of straw or grass back to the livestock.
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#8848
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shoreline
    Shoreline
    Nice reflection on this windless afternoon.
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#8851
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wooly-necked Storks
    Wooly-necked Storks
    Ciconia episcopus
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5618
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wooly-necked Storks
    Wooly-necked Storks
    Ciconia episcopus
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5626
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crested Hawk Eagle
    Crested Hawk Eagle
    Nisaetus cirrhatus
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5655
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Great Cormorant
    Great Cormorant
    Phalacrocorax carbo
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5691
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Great Cormorant
    Great Cormorant
    Phalacrocorax carbo
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5699
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pied Kingfishers
    Pied Kingfishers
    Ceryle rudis, pair.
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-24#5718
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-eyed Buzzard
    White-eyed Buzzard
    Butastur teesa
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 24, 2016
    2016-12-25#5749
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Wild Pig
    Indian Wild Pig
    Sus scrofa, male.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#5787
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gaur
    Gaur
    Bos gaurus
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#5814
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shaky Trees
    Shaky Trees
    I usually do a motion blur at some point in a trip.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#8915
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Male Leopard Prints
    Male Leopard Prints
    The toes are more elongated in the male footprint.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#8917
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malabar Giant Squirrel
    Malabar Giant Squirrel
    Ratufa indica centralis
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#5852
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malabar Pied Hornbills
    Malabar Pied Hornbills
    Anthracoceros coronatus, pair - male higher in the branches.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#5884
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crested Serpent Eagle
    Crested Serpent Eagle
    Spilornis cheela
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#5904
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Asian Elephant
    Asian Elephant
    Elephas maximus
    Ranger Camp, Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#5922
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Stork-billed Kingfisher
    Stork-billed Kingfisher
    Pelargopsis capensis
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#5942
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sundew
    Sundew
    Drosera specie
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#5958
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Northern Plains Langur
    Northern Plains Langur
    Semnopithecus entellus
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#5983
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Heron
    Grey Heron
    Ardea cinerea
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#6017
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Greater Painted-snipe
    Greater Painted-snipe
    Rostratula benghalensis, male - unusual in that the female is more colorful.  Wish I had seen one.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#6030
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dining Area
    Dining Area
    Not in use this day.  We had lunch in the Boma location.
    Reni Pani Lodge, Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#8922
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pool Lounging
    Pool Lounging
    Reni Pani Lodge, Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#8923
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pool
    Pool
    Reni Pani Lodge, Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#8924
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shop & Library
    Shop & Library
    Reni Pani Lodge, Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#8928
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Walkway
    Walkway
    We got a nice 5 minute workout hiking up the hill to our room several times a day.
    Reni Pani Lodge, Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#8929
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Machan
    Machan
    Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#8930
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Machan
    Machan
    Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#8933
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Liquor Store
    Liquor Store
    Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#8937
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Trees
    Trees
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#8943
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wild Dog
    Wild Dog
    Cuon alpinus alpinus
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#6103
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wild Dog
    Wild Dog
    Cuon alpinus alpinus
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#6126
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wild Dog
    Wild Dog
    Cuon alpinus alpinus - typical hunting style in tall grass.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#6159
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Safari Vehicle
    Safari Vehicle
    There doesn't seem to be a load limit on these Maruti 'Gypsy' safari vehicles.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#6156
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
    Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
    Treron phoenicopterus
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#6202
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Yellow-footed Green Pigeons
    Yellow-footed Green Pigeons
    Treron phoenicopterus
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#6215
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Chital
    Chital
    Axis axis - the big herd was a little nervous because the Wild Dogs were nearby.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#8968
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Chital
    Chital
    Axis axis - the juveniles were staying close to the female because of the Wild Dogs.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#8975
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-tailed Wagtail
    White-tailed Wagtail
    Motacilla maderaspatensis
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#6236
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Pond Heron
    Indian Pond Heron
    Ardeola grayii - fluffed up.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#6239
    Larry L. Jackson
  • River Lapwings
    River Lapwings
    Vanellus duvaucelii
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#6279
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Common Stonechat
    Common Stonechat
    Saxicola torquatus, female.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#6291
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wild Dogs
    Wild Dogs
    Cuon alpinus alpinus - playing in the distance.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#6312
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wild Dogs
    Wild Dogs
    Cuon alpinus alpinus
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#6324
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sunset
    Sunset
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#8990
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Main Building
    Main Building
    Reni Pani Lodge, Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 25, 2016
    2016-12-25#8993
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Common Hawk Cuckoo
    Common Hawk Cuckoo
    Hierococcyx varius
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6351
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Morning Mist
    Morning Mist
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#8994
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gaur
    Gaur
    Bos gaurus - giving a territorial call.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6361
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gaur
    Gaur
    Bos gaurus
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#9001
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Chital
    Chital
    Axis axis, male - still in velvet.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6384
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Chital
    Chital
    Axis axis
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6386
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Northern Plains Langurs
    Northern Plains Langurs
    Semnopithecus entellus
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6410
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Alexandrine Parakeet
    Alexandrine Parakeet
    Psittacula eupatria
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6440
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Elephant Chapati
    Elephant Chapati
    Ranger Station, Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#9002
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Asian Elephants
    Asian Elephants
    Elephas maximus
    Ranger Station, Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#9003
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Breakfast
    Breakfast
    The sort of breakfast we have when we stay in the park a bit longer.
    Ranger Station, Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#9004
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Elephant Chapati
    Elephant Chapati
    Cooking the chapati.
    Ranger Station, Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#9006
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Giant Wood Spider
    Giant Wood Spider
    Nephila maculata
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6465
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wild Dog
    Wild Dog
    Cuon alpinus alpinus
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6510
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rhesus Macaque
    Rhesus Macaque
    Macaca mulatta, male.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6520
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rhesus Macaques
    Rhesus Macaques
    Macaca mulatta - two juveniles playing in the road.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6522
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rhesus Macaque
    Rhesus Macaque
    Macaca mulatta
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6536
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Wild Pig
    Indian Wild Pig
    Sus scrofa - feeding on submerged vegetation.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6554
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Black Redstart
    Black Redstart
    Phoenicurus ochruros, male.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6574
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Common Jezebel
    Common Jezebel
    Delias eucharis
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6592
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Asian Brown Flycatcher
    Asian Brown Flycatcher
    Muscicapa dauurica
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6600
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Spotted Owlets
    Spotted Owlets
    Athene brama
    Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6629
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Eurasian Eagle Owl & chick
    Eurasian Eagle Owl & chick
    Bubo bubo & chick - I didn't even see the parent until later.
    Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6636
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Eurasian Eagle Owl & chick
    Eurasian Eagle Owl & chick
    Bubo bubo & chick - improved angle to see the adult.
    Satpura, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6641
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker
    Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker
    Dendrocopos nanus - record photo at extreme distance.
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6670
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
    Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
    Dicrurus paradiseus
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6674
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Unknown Flowers
    Unknown Flowers
    Satpura National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 26, 2016
    2016-12-26#6677
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pied Kingfishers
    Pied Kingfishers
    Ceryle rudis
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 27, 2016
    2016-12-27#6710
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Common Teal
    Common Teal
    Anas crecca, male
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 27, 2016
    2016-12-27#6730
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Longtail Boat
    Longtail Boat
    More commonly seen in Thailand and Myanmar.
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 27, 2016
    2016-12-27#9019
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Asian Openbill
    Asian Openbill
    Anastomus oscitans
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 27, 2016
    2016-12-27#6739
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Peafowl
    Indian Peafowl
    Pavo cristatus, female
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 27, 2016
    2016-12-27#6833
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crested Serpent Eagle
    Crested Serpent Eagle
    Spilornis cheela
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 27, 2016
    2016-12-27#6847
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Crested Serpent Eagle
    Crested Serpent Eagle
    Spilornis cheela
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 27, 2016
    2016-12-27#6858
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Red-wattled Lapwing
    Red-wattled Lapwing
    Vanellus indicus
    Tawa Reservoir, Satpura NP, Madhya Pradesh, India, December 27, 2016
    2016-12-27#6875
    Larry L. Jackson