Tadoba National Park - Part III

Black Ibis
Considering it was only yesterday that we saw our very first Black Ibis, today the first thing we see is a whole flock of them flying.

Another first: Muntjack AKA Barking Deer

Gaur

Black Headed Ibis

Lesser Adjutant - another new one for my list.

Crested Serpent Eagle

Green Bee Eater

The park is looking really pretty this morning, with rising mist and rays from the emerging sun seeping through the trees.

Sambar in the sunrise

Wild Boar

Sambar

Vehicle Check
We are most surprised to find ourselves being stopped by the traffic cops in the middle of the park. Do they get danger money for being surrounded by wild animals at work?

Black Drongo

Rose Ringed Parakeets

Red Wattled Lapwing

Green Bee Eater

White Throated Kingfisher

Gaur

We turn off the main road onto a smaller lane, and the next three cars coming the other way flash their lights at us. With high hopes for a tiger sighting, we set off at great speed!

Down by the waterhole there is a large gathering of Gypsy safari vehicles, all waiting for the tigress and her cubs to re-appear from the woods where they were spotted earlier.

We sit around for ages, some 45 minutes or so, with no sighting of even a stripy tail!

A couple of birds appear to help us pass the time.

Green Bee Eater

All too soon it is time to make our way out of the park and back to the lodge for lunch.

On the way we spot a gorgeous Indian Roller sitting on the telephone wire.

And a couple of women carrying her stuff for the day in a bowl on their heads.

Back at the lodge I discover just how dirty this game driving lark is, after wiping my face on a white cloth.

Time for a rest and some food before this afternoon's safari – the last one of our trip.