10.30.18 Morning Safari...Another Tiger???


It goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway...could we possibly spot another tiger?  Well to spare you needless suspense, the answer is "no."  However, I am relying on either Cathy or Michele to share their rear end shot of a leopard as well as anyone else who was lucky enough to catch the sloth bear in any amount of detail other than a large black ball behind a bunch of trees...

But safaris are never a total letdown...the black-face monkeys are always happy to oblige anyone who pays attention to them...

Just hanging and waiting to get into devilment.

Nit-picking.

Missed a spot.

OW! What more can I say??

Even monkeys get thirsty and need to turn on the tap for a drink.

The trail we were assigned this morning featured more lakes and interesting landscapes than our previous route.

Stunning Banyan roots surrounded the entrance gate.

Sunrise and silhouettes.

Favorite shade spot for the tigers in hotter weather.

 

Lots of archaeological remains.

The old Ranthambore fort.

Old temples.

The chilly morning provided more bird activity as well...

Kingfisher (the bird, not the beer we had been drinking).

 A Rufous Treepie perched on our jeep 

searching for a free handout.

First time I ever saw a bird devouring 

one that was a lot bigger.

And finally, some first sightings...

The antelope.

Rear view of a crocodile just exiting the lake.