Part Four

  1. Galleries
  2. Land Photos
  3. Asia
  4. India
  5. 2022-01 India #7 with Bellingham Safaris
  6. Part Four
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  • Breakfast Starters
    Breakfast Starters
    There was always a large variety of food.
    Utsav Camp Sariska, Tehla, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#3412
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Apple & Pomegranate
    Apple & Pomegranate
    An unexpected treat.
    Utsav Camp Sariska, Tehla, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#3413
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Entrance Patio
    Entrance Patio
    Utsav Camp Sariska, Tehla, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1235
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Safari Vehicle
    Safari Vehicle
    Utsav Camp Sariska, Tehla, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1236
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-throated Kingfisher
    White-throated Kingfisher
    Halcyon smyrnensis
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1774
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Fisherman
    Fisherman
    Actively trying to drive Cormorants and other fish-eating birds away from the nets.
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1779
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pied Kingfisher
    Pied Kingfisher
    Ceryle rudis
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1783
    Larry L. Jackson
  • River Tern
    River Tern
    Sterna aurantia
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1801
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Heron
    Grey Heron
    Ardea cinerea
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1817
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Robin
    Indian Robin
    Saxicoloides fulicatus - female.
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1826
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Laborers
    Laborers
    Clearing brush from the dam wall.
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1834
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Common Hoopoe
    Common Hoopoe
    Upupa epops - very bold feather pattern on the back.
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1835
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Eurasian Spoonbill
    Eurasian Spoonbill
    Platalea leucorodia
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1864
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Eurasian Spoonbills
    Eurasian Spoonbills
    Platalea leucorodia with Indian Cormorants and Intermediate Egrets.
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1868
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Painted Storks
    Painted Storks
    Mycteria leucocephala
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1876
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Painted Stork
    Painted Stork
    Mycteria leucocephala
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1879
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Eurasian Spoonbill
    Eurasian Spoonbill
    Platalea leucorodia
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1886
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Cormorants
    Indian Cormorants
    Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1888
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Common Sandpiper
    Common Sandpiper
    Actitis hypoleucos
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1892
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shiva Temple
    Shiva Temple
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1897
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Blue Rock Thrush
    Blue Rock Thrush
    Monticola solitarius
    Mansarovar Lake, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1906
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Road
    Road
    Photo from the switchback road up the mountain.
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1908
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gate
    Gate
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1910
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Guard Post Ruins
    Guard Post Ruins
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1912
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Streak-throated Woodpecker
    Streak-throated Woodpecker
    Picus xanthopygaeus - male.
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1916
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Step Well
    Step Well
    Really deep, nicely built well.
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1916
    Larry L. Jackson
  • First Temple
    First Temple
    Despite extensive destruction, a great deal of detail remains.
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1920
    Larry L. Jackson
  • First Temple
    First Temple
    More detail work.
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1921
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shantinath
    Shantinath
    First Temple, Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1923
    Larry L. Jackson
  • First Temple
    First Temple
    Detail
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1926
    Larry L. Jackson
  • First Temple
    First Temple
    One of the figures at the base of the Shantinath statue.
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1928
    Larry L. Jackson
  • First Temple
    First Temple
    Detail with Elephant base.
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1932
    Larry L. Jackson
  • First Temple
    First Temple
    Recovered Parts
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1935
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Devil
    Devil
    First Temple, Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1937
    Larry L. Jackson
  • First Temple
    First Temple
    Detail
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1940
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Celebration Panel
    Celebration Panel
    First Temple, Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1942
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Celebration Panel
    Celebration Panel
    First Temple, Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1944
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wheat
    Wheat
    Planting goes in stages for continuous harvest with three crops per year.
    First Temple, Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1945
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Second Temple
    Second Temple
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1947
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shiva Lingam Base
    Shiva Lingam Base
    Second Temple, Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1948
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Second Temple
    Second Temple
    Detail
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1949
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Second Temple
    Second Temple
    Doorway to what would have been the Shiva enclosure.
    Second Temple, Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1950
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Second Temple
    Second Temple
    Intricate detail.
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1951
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Second Temple
    Second Temple
    Detail.
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1952
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Third Temple
    Third Temple
    Recovered Parts
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1955
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Third Temple
    Third Temple
    Detail of this intact part of the active temple.
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1956
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Third Temple
    Third Temple
    Detail
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1957
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Third Temple
    Third Temple
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1961
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Third Temple
    Third Temple
    Detail
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1963
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Third Temple
    Third Temple
    Detail
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1965
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Third Temple
    Third Temple
    Detail
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1966
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dome
    Dome
    Third Temple, Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1968
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shiva Lingam
    Shiva Lingam
    Third Temple, Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1970
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Wall
    Wall
    Part of an extensive wall structure along the hillside edge.
    Neelkath Temple Complex, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1974
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Goats
    Goats
    Neelkath to Tehla, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1981
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Dung & Straw Fire Fuel
    Dung & Straw Fire Fuel
    The fuel patties can be seen drying along the road, on rocks, roofs and anywhere with sunshine.
    Tehla, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1985
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Tailor
    Tailor
    Discussing some fabric for clothing.
    Tehla, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1986
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Women
    Women
    Tehla, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1988
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Women
    Women
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1994
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Flapshell Turtle
    Indian Flapshell Turtle
    Lissemys punctata
    Utsav Camp Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1996
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Ganesh
    Ganesh
    Utsav Camp Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#1997
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Mongoose
    Grey Mongoose
    Herpestes edwardsii - shy and difficult to photograph.
    Utsav Camp Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#2012
    Larry L. Jackson
  • White-browed Fantail
    White-browed Fantail
    Rhipidura aureola - I was unable to get a photo of the fantail display in flight.
    Utsav Camp Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#2027
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Laughing Dove
    Laughing Dove
    Stigmatopelia senegalensis
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#2036
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Variable Wheatear
    Variable Wheatear
    Oenanthe picata opistholeuca - male.
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#2048
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Desert Wheatear
    Desert Wheatear
    Oenanthe deserti - female.
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#2060
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Silverbills
    Indian Silverbills
    Euodice malabarica
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#2075
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Silverbills
    Indian Silverbills
    Euodice malabarica
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#2082
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rufous-fronted Prinia
    Rufous-fronted Prinia
    Prinia buchanani
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#2086
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Nilgai
    Nilgai
    Boselaphus tragocamelus - male.
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#2100
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Nilgai
    Nilgai
    Boselaphus tragocamelus
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#2119
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Nilgai
    Nilgai
    Boselaphus tragocamelus - male.
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#2120
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hilltop
    Hilltop
    We spent a bit too much time sitting on hilltops hoping to catch a glimpse of Leopards or an Owl.
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#2124
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hilltop View
    Hilltop View
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#2128
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Hare
    Indian Hare
    Lepus nigricollis - High ISO photo as we drove back to the lodge in the dark.
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 19, 2022
    2022-01-19#2131
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Malabar Nut
    Malabar Nut
    Justicia adhatoda - Sunbirds visit these flowers.
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2140
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Purple Sunbird
    Purple Sunbird
    Cinnyris asiaticus - eclipse male.
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2144
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sirkeer Malkoha
    Sirkeer Malkoha
    Taccocua leschenaulti - tough to spot as it blends well with the grass and rocks.
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2147
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Southern Grey Shrike
    Southern Grey Shrike
    Lanius meridionalis
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2174
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Entrance Display
    Entrance Display
    The Lions are not very realistic.
    Hindu Temple, Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2176
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hindu Hanuman Temple
    Hindu Hanuman Temple
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2179
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hanuman
    Hanuman
    The Monkey God.
    Hindu Temple, Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2182
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Hanuman
    Hanuman
    Hindu Temple, Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2184
    Larry L. Jackson
  • New Shiva Temple
    New Shiva Temple
    Hindu Temple, Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2185
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Shiva Lingam
    Shiva Lingam
    New Hindu Temple, Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2187
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Nandi
    Nandi
    Nandi is Shiva's animal form, his means of transportation, and his most ardent worshiper.
    New Hindu Temple, Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2188
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Child on Buffalo Calf
    Child on Buffalo Calf
    Perhaps this helps with domestication of the young Buffalo.
    Sariska, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2194
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Lunch Menu
    Lunch Menu
    Food service was excellent with menus for every meal.
    Utsav Camp Sariska, Tehla, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2850
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Pasta
    Pasta
    The Spaghetti choice.
    Utsav Camp Sariska, Tehla, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2851
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Gate
    Gate
    Entrance to the buffer zone.
    Sariska National Park, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2202
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Orange Trumpet Creeper
    Orange Trumpet Creeper
    Pyrostegia venusta - like many, an introduced species.
    Sariska National Park Gate, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2203
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Road
    Road
    This part is all buffer zone.
    Sariska National Park, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2205
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Indian Scops Owls
    Indian Scops Owls
    Otus bakkamoena
    Sariska National Park, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2215
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rose-ringed Parakeets
    Rose-ringed Parakeets
    Psittacula krameri - possible discussion about nesting hole ownership.
    Sariska National Park, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2226
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Plum-headed Parakeet
    Plum-headed Parakeet
    Psittacula cyanocephala
    Sariska National Park, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2235
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Grey Francolin
    Grey Francolin
    Francolinus pondicerianus - I think this less colorful bird is female.
    Sariska National Park, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2239
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Rufous Treepie
    Rufous Treepie
    Dendrocitta vagabunda
    Sariska National Park, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2241
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Jungle Babbler
    Jungle Babbler
    Turdoides striata - several babblers checked the safari vehicle for snacks.
    Sariska National Park, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#4103
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sambar
    Sambar
    Cervus unicolor
    Sariska National Park, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2245
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sambar
    Sambar
    Cervus unicolor - female & large juvenile.
    Sariska National Park, Rajasthan, India, January 20, 2022
    2022-01-20#2248
    Larry L. Jackson