The snowing has not started yet.The sun is still shining, search for Snow Leopard or the long treks didn't yield any results.Our two day search were in a vain.It looked as though nothing could be done. The night changed everything.The next day was cloudy.Overnight snowing covered the mountains with a white sheet of cover. Our confidence started to regain.In the afternoon, one of our guide came running with the sighting information ,all happy face.The strenuous treks of our Guides' started to bring results. And we saw the Grey Ghost of Himalayas near the Chicham Bridge.A male, may be 10-yr old, deep in the gorge with the kill, a domestic sheep.It was found lying down for next few days. #naturephotography #travelblogger #travelphotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #nikonshowcase #landscape #animalsofinstagram #animalbehaviour #planetearth #instpg #narafotographie #indianwildlife #wilderness #wildlifeplanet #wildlifeonearth #wildlifeaddicts #bestcaptureglobal #animalgram #nature_worldwide_knowledge #nature_sultans #marvelouz_animals #all_animals_addiction #bigcat #endangeredanimals #criticallyendangered #snowleopard (at Kibber)

Swirly tree patterns and wild fungi! . . . . #trees #texture #pattern #naturalbeauty #nature_worldwide_knowledge #nature_worldwide_trees #fungi #toadstools #mushrooms #treetrunk #woodland #woods #visitengland #visityorkshire #calderfornia #calderdale #yorkshire #eyeem #eyeemoninstagram #album #pics #autumnwatch #autumn #seasons #landscape

. ----- Crested Pigeon ------ . One more from the backyard.  This Pigeon was busy looking around and taking in the sights of the backyard whilst its mates had decided discretion was the better part of valour.  However, the sunshine and warmth was far too enticing for this Crested Pigeon to leave its perch.  No goldy blue on the wings with this view but they sure are a beautiful bird. . . . . . #Mandurah #perthisok #WesternAustralia #AussiePhotos #ausgeo  #birdlifeaustralia #birdsofaustralia #nuts_about_birds #kings_birds #eye_spy_birds #global4nature #bb_of_ig #animal_sultans #dof_nature #birds_adored #sassy_birds #feather_perfection #perfect_birds #bns_birds #birdphotography #birds_captures #birdlife #nature_worldwide_knowledge #birdsofinstagram #your_best_birds #bird_brilliance #pocket_birds #igscwildlife 

. ----- Splendid Fairy-wren ----- . Not much to say here.  His look says it all.  I was sitting down looking around and listening to the Fairy-wrens calling and buzzing around.  It was getting close to sunset and I hadn't seen too much worth getting excited about - plenty of birds but, you know...  I had seen this male flying around but he had been very low on the ground.  The females were busy flying and perching on the higher pieces of samphire but the males were very shy.  I was about to get up and head back to the car, when this male popped up and looked around.  I saw him and watched him but hadn't made any images.  Then, he went back down to the ground and I thought he was gone, when he flew up and faced away from me.  I grabbed a couple of frames and as I made the third frame, he looked back towards me and paused...then, gone.  Glad I didn't have much to say!!!! . . . . . #Mandurah #perthisok #WesternAustralia #AussiePhotos #ausgeo  #birdlifeaustralia #birdsofaustralia #nuts_about_birds #eye_spy_birds #global4nature #bb_of_ig #nature_sultans #dof_nature #birds_adored #sassy_birds #feather_perfection #perfect_birds #bns_birds #birdphotography #birds_captures #birdlife #nature_worldwide_knowledge #birdsofinstagram #your_best_birds #bird_brilliance #pocket_birds #igscwildlife 

. ----- Black-shouldered Kite ----- . It was one of the best times I have spent with the Kites.  To see them go about their normal business, was awesome.  It's the little things you notice when you spend time with critters - we all know that.  We are told that right from the first time we watch a nature programme or listen to a lecturer or read a book.  So, we apply it to the critters we watch, but I wonder sometimes whether we apply it to those around us?  How often do we stand and watch (not in a creepy way) the people we care for/about and really see them?  All their little idiosyncrasies.  The things or habits that make that person, the person we see., not the person we want to see.  Just wondering... . . . . . #Mandurah #perthisok #WesternAustralia #AussiePhotos #ausgeo  #birdlifeaustralia #birdsofaustralia #nuts_about_birds #eye_spy_birds #global4nature #bb_of_ig #nature_sultans #dof_nature #birds_adored #sassy_birds #feather_perfection #perfect_birds #bns_birds #birdphotography #birds_captures #birdlife #nature_worldwide_knowledge #birdsofinstagram #your_best_birds #bird_brilliance #pocket_birds #igscwildlife ##_only_raptors #ig_birds_of_prey #birdsofprey 

. ----- Australian Wood Duck ----- . This was a chance encounter.  I had been watching, and photographing, the Osprey when in flew a pair of Wood Ducks.  I heard them (quite a distinctive call) before I saw them and didn't expect them to stay put once they saw me.  But, as is often the case, the human was proved way wrong!  Way wrong!  In so many ways.  I watched them land and do their post-landing procedure - land, splash, look, shake, look again, shake again and then, look again.  If all is good, proceed to sitting down or commence feeding.  This pair commenced feeding.  I watched them for a while then wandered around to see what they would get up to.  The thing about this was, the light.  The male (this one) was in the gold light that was being reflected into the water.  The female was in a very cool light.  I'll explain more next post... . . . . . #Mandurah #perthisok #WesternAustralia #AussiePhotos #ausgeo  #birdlifeaustralia #birdsofaustralia #nuts_about_birds #eye_spy_birds #global4nature #bb_of_ig #nature_sultans #dof_nature #birds_adored #sassy_birds #feather_perfection #perfect_birds #bns_birds #birdphotography #birds_captures #birdlife #nature_worldwide_knowledge #birdsofinstagram #your_best_birds #bird_brilliance #pocket_birds #igscwildlife 

. ----- Eastern Osprey ----- . A short walk around a point on the estuary during the afternoon turned up this young Osprey.  Was so intent on the mullet in the water that I was of no concern.  I stood there watching for a few minutes, made a few frames and just enjoyed the time.  The sunshine was warm on my back and lit the space up nicely.  Was a simple and quiet time.   . . . . . #Mandurah #perthisok #WesternAustralia #AussiePhotos #ausgeo  #birdlifeaustralia #birdsofaustralia #nuts_about_birds #eye_spy_birds #global4nature #bb_of_ig #nature_sultans #dof_nature #birds_adored #sassy_birds #feather_perfection #perfect_birds #bns_birds #birdphotography #birds_captures #birdlife #nature_worldwide_knowledge #birdsofinstagram #your_best_birds #bird_brilliance #pocket_birds #igscwildlife #birdsofprey #osprey

. ----- Red-tailed Black Cockatoo ----- . Beautiful birds that are in varying degrees of success around the country.  This is another female leaving her perch in a tree behind us as they were happily feeding on the fruit.  They do this for a few weeks and then fly off to their other grounds in the area.  But, for a few weeks, we get the privilege of hearing and seeing them fly around.  They are beautiful birds. . . . . . #Mandurah #perthisok #WesternAustralia #AussiePhotos #ausgeo  #birdlifeaustralia #birdsofaustralia #nuts_about_birds #eye_spy_birds #bestbirdshots #birds_adored #sassy_birds #feather_perfection #perfect_birds #bns_birds #birdphotography #birds_captures #birdlife #nature_worldwide_knowledge #birdsofinstagram #your_best_birds #bird_brilliance #pocket_birds #igscwildlife