A vultures nest and a juvenile

[Nikhilesh Mahakur]

D300, 200-400VR, 2x TC

ISO 800
600mm
1/320s @ f/8

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Nikhilesh,
Which place is this?

It is better to refrain from nesting images, as some one with a shorter lens due to ignorance, may try to go closer and disturb the bird. This vulture is critically endangered. I hope it was not disturbed.

In UK, one can photograph nesting birds only with a licence.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Mrudul Godbole]

I agree with Sabyasachi, people dont take proper precautions while photographing nesting birds. You have captured it nicely. Thanks for sharing.

[Nikhilesh Mahakur]

Sabyasachi, I agree on the thoughts on photography of nesting birds and nests.

Well, for the good I had a 2X TC and this nest was on another cliff much below to where I was standing, adjoining the Raja's seat at Bandhavgarh (shot at 600mm and not very sharp, was quite far away).
So the birds were not disturbed, however spotted the nest while trying to look for the Shaheen falcon (posted earlier) which was also nesting nearby

[AB Apana]

I did wonder about the angle. Thanks for the info.

Apana

[Bibhav Behera]

Good to know that you took care. Nice record shot.

[Praveen Siddannavar]

Nice shot, agree with the comments made