Oct

22

My return to Spain and Extremadura

• Posted 22nd October 2024

This month October 2024 I was excited to return to the mountainous region of Spain where I had previously visited 2 years ago. I spent 4 days in the region of Extremadura where in its stunning valleys I photographed both the beautiful Bonelli's eagle and the magnificent Golden eagle. I then travelled to the area of Calera where amongst other interesting wildlife I photographed raptors including the Imperial eagle and the Goshawk being the forest raptor. Finally on two occasions I was able ...

Oct

01

10 marvellous days at The Pantanal.

• Posted 1st October 2024

I arrived at Sao Paulo in Brazil on the 10th September 2024. I then made my way to Cuiaba which is a lage town being the entrance gateway to The Pantanal. I soon settled into my comfortable accomodation situated along the river Cuiaba and the next day had my first boat trip along the many waterways in this magical landscape. During my 10 days I enjoyed numerous Jaguar sightings plus other interesting bird and mammal photography. I will shortly be adding some more of my pictures to this website ...

Aug

06

Thai tigers bounce back from the edge of extinction

• Posted 6th August 2024

Experts say the population of Indochinese tigers has risen from 40 to more than 140 in Thailand’s Western Forest Complex, thanks to long-term conservation and law enforcement efforts.   (WCS) Thailand.    https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/thailand-tiger-population-increase-250-per-cent ...

Aug

06

Malayan tigers struggle for survival

• Posted 6th August 2024

Panthera tigris jacksoni, stands as a symbol of both beauty and tragedy in the wild.  Despite this profound cultural reverence, the Malayan tiger faces the grim reality of potential extinction. Rampant deforestation, poaching and human-wildlife conflicts have decimated their population, highlighting a stark irony: while the Malayan tiger is celebrated as a proud emblem of the nation, it remains critically endangered and struggles for survival in the wild.  

Aug

06

Less than 350 Sumatran tigers remain in the wild.

• Posted 6th August 2024

Sumatran tigers are victim to the illegal wildlife trade, poaching and hunting, along with rapid deforestation and habitat loss.  With fewer than 350 Sumatran tigers remaining in the wild, they are a critically endangered species facing certain extinction without help.  Through Wildlife Warriors, they support the Tiger Protection and Conservation Units in Sumatra, who play an incredibly important role in saving tigers in the wild.    

Jul

04

My return to Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland

• Posted 4th July 2024

In June 2024 I was excited to return to Scotland and enjoy photographing the marvellous wildlife found in some of the unspoilt forests. A number of the pictures that I took can be found in the 'Gallery' section of this website but I would like to focus on a Badger family that appeared one evening searching for food where I  photograph  them with their reflection in a pool. ...

Dec

22

15 big cats saved from certain death at a tiger farm in Thailand

• Posted 22nd December 2023

   A picture is worth a thousand words, the saying goes, and this one certainly does. In it a badly emaciated female tiger called Salamas, her ribcage visible through furless skin, stands on wobbly legs with her eyes closed and her head held against the concrete wall of its small cage. https://www.sustainability-times.com/environmental-p ...

Dec

05

A very lucky Sambar deer.

• Posted 5th December 2023

In late October 2023 I was amazed to see a large adult male tiger quietly resting at a dried up river bed while a Sambar deer; arguably his most favoured prey walked close by him with the tiger showing little interest. I could only think that the tiger was already well fed and just wanted to rest-lucky deer! ...

Nov

18

Encouraging increase in India's tiger population.

• Posted 18th November 2023

There are now 3,682 wild tigers in India up from 2,967 in 2018-a rise of almost 24% in 4 years.  The revised figures follow detailed analyses of census data collected during the fifth cycle conducted in 2022.  With this latest information, India is now home to approximately 75% of the world's tiger population.       ...

Nov

18

Delighted to return to Ranthambore after 3 years

• Posted 18th November 2023

In October/November 2023 I was delighted to be able to return to the 'Land of the Tiger' after a 3 year break due to the coronavirus outbreak. My destination was Ranthambhore where I had spent many past years following the fortunes of the tiger families and other interesting wildlife. Of the many lovely wildlife sightings that I enjoyed perhps the most interesting was spending time with tigress Riddhi and her 3 young cubs. This photo shows the tigress with 2 of her 4 month old cubs whi ...

Sep

13

The 4 year Indian tiger count begins this year

• Posted 13th September 2021

The national tiger count, which takes place once after every four years to estimate the total number of tigers in India, began this year with a two-day training program attended by wildlife experts and conservationists who will be embarking on the three-month survey.  With the highest number of tigers as recorded in the last census in 2018, the state of Madhya Pradesh is set to embark on a three-month-long survey to count all the tigers in India. Along with this, emphasis is being la ...

Sep

09

Proposal for new tiger wildlife sanctuary in MP.

• Posted 9th September 2021

Approximately 258 sq km of forest in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh will become the Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Wildlife Sanctuary, if all goes to plan. However, there are 88 villages within a five kms circumference of the proposed sanctuary.  The tiger real-estate of Madhya Pradesh is all set to expand with the brand new Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar Wildlife Sanctuary in Bundelkhand region in Sagar district. The sanctuary project was recently sanctioned by the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chauh ...

Aug

13

The monsoon patrol at Panna

• Posted 13th August 2021

Forest guards of the Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh wade through slush, swollen streams and dense thickets, as they patrol over 542 sq kms of the reserve’s core area and another 1,021 sq kms of its buffer zone, and never too far away from belligerent wild bears and venomous snakes.  Looking after the security of the animals, especially the tigers in this season is a big challenge. More so because this is when the jungle mafia and poachers take advantage of the difficulties an ...

Aug

06

Tigers seen high up in the Himalaya

• Posted 6th August 2021

A new paper has reportedfresh sightings >of wild tigers in higher elevations in Nepal, showing that conservation efforts need to be stepped up outside their traditional habitat inside national parks.  There have been multiple sightings of at least two tigers in the mountains of Rupandehi, Kapilvastu, and Palpa, three districts in central Nepal that have never before seen the presence of the endangered big cats. Individual tigers can be identified by signature stripes on their bodi ...

Jul

20

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response to save wild tigers.

• Posted 20th July 2021

TThe petition, filed by advocate Anupam Tripathi, said tigers were being killed either by poisoning by locals or the authorities, shooting by forest guards or by poaching. “The poisoning of tigers with pesticide by vengeful villagers is threatening the survival of big cats. Farmers who lose their cows and buffaloes to the big cats are lacing pesticides on the carcasses of their cattle to kill the predators,” it said.  See link below to read more on this report.   ...