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22 Aug 2018

Tyrshi Falls, Meghalaya

Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, India There are countless small and large waterfalls in Meghalaya. Some stunning beyond description and impossible to miss, except…

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20 Aug 2018

A waterfall in Lumwahnai, Meghalaya

There are so many waterfalls in Meghalaya that I wondered if mega refers to numbers of rapids and waterfalls. Only the largest and most accessible waterfalls…

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19 Aug 2018

Kynrem falls, Meghalaya

One might think it is a bad idea visiting the wettest place on earth during the monsoon, but this is the time when all the hidden waterfalls reveal themselves…

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18 Nov 2012

Yellow-billed Teal (Anas flavirostris)

Yellow-billed teal (Anas flavirostris) is a common duck, but this was my first close encounter, as most of the previous ones were in lagoons sometimes 100…

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18 Nov 2012

Ornate Tinamou (Nothoprocta ornata)

Fortunately I was quick enough to see the ornate tinamou (Nothoprocta ornata), stop the car, open the window and swing the camera into position and shoot!…

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18 Nov 2012

Condoriri

My time here started with low clouds, sleet and no sight of the beautiful peaks of Condoriri. I was grateful that the clouds lifted enough to see the peaks…

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18 Nov 2012

Viola pygmaea

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species. I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible…

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18 Nov 2012

Azorella biloba

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species. I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible…

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18 Nov 2012

Azorella biloba

The Condoriri park was a treasure trove of plant species. I wish I had several days here, as my few hours was far from enough to explore all the incredible…

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18 Nov 2012

Chacaltaya Smooth-throated Lizard (Liolaemus forsteri)

At this altitude, a cloudy day means low activity for a cold-blooded lizard. Here it's widening its left side to increase the surface area against the few…

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