Target acquired…locked…and…
Nov
08
2013




It is always the element of surprise that makes wildlife photography thrilling. Like this sequence of a Montagu’s Harrier trying to find breakfast on a warm October morning at Tal Chapar.
Can you guess how long this whole sequence would’ve lasted?
Harriers are winter migrants to the Indian subcontinent and are among the most graceful birds in a grassland. These birds of prey can be seen gliding gently a few metres above the ground scanning for prey. They are, in fact, so slow at times that it seems they would land on the ground soon. When they locate prey, they can be really quick in hunting it down.
Prasad Np
Beautiful pics.. loved the Harrier and the golden grass. Oh and for your question I think less than 10 second…for the whole action sequence…
Shreeram
Thanks Prasad. Yes, a lot less than 10 secs 🙂
Sheila Castelino
As always, lovely story telling pics, with short crisp notes. Loved the sequence. Hmmmm as to the time, I am guessing not more than 20 secs.
Shreeram
Thanks Sheila. Yes, a lot less than 20 secs 🙂
Abhishek Gulshan
Excellent … not more than 5 seconds im guessing. They r that fast
Shreeram
Thanks Abhishek. Very close 🙂 It was all over in less than a couple of seconds actually!