!! 10th-12th January 2014 !!
Mumbai Travellers and Bike N Hike come together to bring you an opportunity to experience explore and photograph the avian wonders of LRK. The vast expanse of this cracked land often gleaming with mirages has more surprises to it than what meets the eye. This seemingly infinite landscape hosts a large assortment of bird species mainly Raptors. The sunrise and the sunset here are those fascinating moments when the golden light reflects upon the enduring wetlands, resulting in lighting up the entire horizon and mesmerizing anyone who experiences this spectacle.
Short Info:
LRK has been a renowned destination for avid birders, naturalists and photographers alike. This tour is led by VipulRamanuj, a biodiversity expert with special interest in herpeto-fauna and wildlife photography. Having spent several years studying the habitat and the wildlife of LRK, Vipul will share his knowledge of this region (both field & scientific)with the participants.Our primary focus during this workshop is to observe & photograph different species of birds – residents, migrants as well as passage migrants. With Wild Asses kicking and running around loose, this wetland is a paradise for photographers. LRK is visited by a number of Raptors this season which include Merlin, Peregrine Falcon, Steppe Eagle, Imperial Eagle and various species of Harriers. It’s a place full of surprises as you never know you may just spot a raptor on a kill or a bird that is extremely rare. It’ll also offer a chance to picture Hoopoe Lark, Short-eared Owl, Desert Warbler, Greater and Lesser Flamingoes, Common Crane, Long-legged Buzzard, Sandgrouse, Pelicans and Greater Short-toed Lark. During this workshop, the participants will get a chance to sight, photograph, observe and learn about various species of birds and get hands-on tips on bird photography from experts.
Category: Wildlife Photography
Duration: 3 Days/ 2 Nights
Dates: 10th-11th-12th January 2013
Tour Cost: Rs.9700/- per person
Registered Members Cost: Rs.9500/- per person
PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERT:
Mr.VIPUL RAMANUJ a well known wildlife photographer, primarily interested in reptiles. Vipul is also known for his unique wide angle clicks using snakes as his major subject, which is a unique concept very rare photographer prefers to do. Vipul runs his own company “Bike n Hike” following his passion for travelling and Photography.
CONTENT OF WORKSHOP:
This workshop is designed to give participants a huge takeaway in terms of learning and experiencing birding with experts in the field. Whether you’re a beginner in photography or an expert, have keen interest in wildlife or just passionate about birding, then this workshop is just for you. This is also a wonderful opportunity to work closely with fellow photographers and wildlife enthusiasts as well. Our activities will involve making the most of the photographic opportunities PLUS gaining scientific field knowledge. This workshop will encompass:
- Three days intense birding and photography at various locations within the Little Rann of Kutch.
- Observing different species of birds, mainly Raptors and other wetland birds as well as mammals including endemic Asiatic Wild Ass
- We will be discussing different bird identification methods and some quick tips for sharpening birding skills.
- Vital skills for bird photography like approach, techniques and what NOT to do when making images of birds will be discussed in the field itself.
- LRK is famous as the world’s last refuge of the Indian Wild Ass. We will be making the most of the opportunities to make great images of this gorgeous mammal.
- Get in-depth scientific knowledge on different species from the wildlife expert and learn from their experiences in the field.
- Learning nuances of photography in general with hands-on tips & techniques shared by experts.
- The mesmerizing landscape of LRK, offers innumerable opportunities to experiment with your creativity and indulge in HDRs, Time-lapses and Scape shots.
- Majority of our time will be spent in the field to make the most of this opportunity, even if it involves adding a few extra miles to our safari.
Schedule:
Overnight Journey Towards Ahmedabad
Day 1: Assemble at Ahmedabad airport / Railway station by 0730 hrs. We will travel by road to LRK and should reach our resort at around 1100 hrs. After room allocation and freshening up we will have a small orientation session about the terrain, species and how next days will be like.
The first safari of the tour will take you to the mesmerizing landscapes of LRK to observe and photograph bird frenzy. As the golden evening light starts to set in we will try to make images of Wild Asses against the light capturing vibrant silhouettes PLUS this is also time for some raptors esp. Harriers to roost which gives an ideal opportunity to make ground level images or to just enjoy the red sun setting at the horizon.
Day 2: The day begins early as we prepare ourselves to head to second safari before the early morning light hits the Rann. We will be scouring vast expanses of Rann to spot and photograph raptors. Early morning is an ideal time to find a raptor on a kill if luck supports. Post safari, back at base we will discuss the outcome, learning and challenges of previous two safaris.
Evening safari will pretty much be like that of previous safari but with the major change in habitat. We will be going well off 40 kms inside LRK which is all together a different habitat. Chances of Macqueen’s Bustard, Indian Courser, and Desert Foxes are high here.
Day 3: Same as previous day’s morning safari and try to make the most of this last safari of the trip. Post lunch check out and head back to Ahmedabad with amazing memories, experience, stories and images to share on websites, blogs for the times to come.
Inclusions:
- Local Travel expenses
- Decent accommodation with hot-cold running water (triple sharing).
- Full buffet meals.
- Camera Charges.
- Mineral Water.
- Expert charges.
- Permits and Entry charges wherever applicable are inclusive.
Excludes:
- Beverages.
- Expenses of personal nature
- Tips and anything that’s not part of the includes list above.
For advance booking you need to deposit Rs.6000/- as advance amount in following Account:
NAME : MUMBAI TRAVELLERS
BANK : ICICI
ACCOUNT : CURRENT AC
A/C : 623805029453
BRANCH : MULUND WEST
IFSC CODE ICIC0006238
BANK : ICICI
ACCOUNT : CURRENT AC
A/C : 623805029453
BRANCH : MULUND WEST
IFSC CODE ICIC0006238
Cancellation and Refund:
1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.
1. If cancellation done prior to 15 days of outing 75% will be refunded.
2. If done prior to 10 days of outing 50% will be refunded
3. After that no refund will be provided.
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