As the sun sets in Bera, Rajasthan, India the gypsy riders end their safari and so do we after our journey to search for leopards. So long India until we visit again!
Farewell Bera
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Full Moon Over Rural Abode
A full moon rising over a rural adobe in Bera, Rajasthan, India
Full Moon over Lake Jowai
A full moon creates a soft glow over Lake Jowai around Bera, Rajasthan, India.
More Birds in Bera
A Eurasian Collared Dove poses in style while a Sparrow is perched on a branch around Bera, Rajasthan.
Eurasian Spoonbills
The Eurasian spoonbill, or common spoonbill, is a wading bird of the ibis and spoonbill family. Spotted these spoonbills wading in the water around Bera, Rajasthan.
A Lonely Boat
Saw this old, stranded boat while driving around Bera and couldn’t resist the urge to bring out the red in a monochrome image.
Living Around Rocks
A small village nestles at the foothill of a rocky mountain in Bera, Rajasthan while a shrine is built on the top of the crest.
Rock Formations
The rocky terrain around Bera, Rajasthan creates interesting formations such as a eagle-lookalike, and a lonely tree growing on a huge porous-like rock.
Langurs on the Rocks
Langurs play around on the rocky terrain in Bera, Rajasthan. The gray langur is sometimes referred to as the Hanuman langur, named after the monkey-god Hanuman. As such, gray langurs are considered sacred in the Hindu religion
Beehives on the Rocks
It was interesting see beehives clinging to the rocks in Bera, Rajasthan. The bees make hives on the underside of rock ledges to protect honey from sloth bears that roam the hills.
Sunset in Bera
As the sun sets in Bera, four-wheel drive Gypsy riders end their safaris and sunset creates a golden glow over the hills.
Different Spots for Birds
A red-wattled lapwing seeks water while pigeons flock over the Castle Bera.
A Leopard Cub Resting
Another pose of a leopard cub resting on the rocks of Bera, Rajasthan, India.
Black-headed Ibis on a Rocky River
Low water levels in the river in Bera expose the rocky landscape, but still provide pockets of water for a black-headed Ibis – a large wader with a white body and bare black head and neck. Males and females look similar and both have grayish tail feathers.
Leopard Cub Posing on the Rocks
A leopard cub poses on the rocks in Bera, Rajasthan, India. The one on the top right is turning its back!
Early Morning at Lake Jowai
Water curves of Lake Jowai early in the morning at Bera. A lonely Ruddy Shelduck known as the Brahminy duck in India stands in the water.
Another Sunrise in Bera
Another beautiful sunrise in the hills of Bera, Rajasthan, India.
Birds in Bera
Bera is situated in close proximity to the Jawai Dam and lake and is the destination for leopard sightings, but where one can also spot more than 150 species of birds.
Camels in Bera
Spotted two domesticated camels in the leopard terrain in Bera. The ring on the male camel’s nose is to control him, while the female is adorned with decorative marks.
Leopard Cubs at the Cave
Leopard cubs take shelter at a protected cave in Bera, Rajasthan.
Photos by Ravi 