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Indian 🇮🇳 Based in Scotland, UK 🇬🇧.
Kerala State Wildlife Photography Award 2022 🏆
SNHS Wildlife Photography Awards 2024, 2026 🏆

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Puffin

Isle of May,
Scotland, United Kingdom.
Nikon Gears.
𝑪𝒐𝒑𝒚𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 ©️Ramkumar Thiyyakat

#puffin
#natureinfocus #birdsofinstagram
#featured_wildlife #wildlifephotography

#niffeature

#nature
#wildlife
#BBCwildlifePOTD

#natgeouk
#nikonuk
#nikon
#natgeowild

#bbctravel
#naturephotography
#discoveryuk
#natgeoyourshotphotographer

#scotland
#natgeoyourshot
#bbcearth
#BBC
#throughyourlens
#ukbirds
#ukbirdwatching
#bbcspringwatch taken in Isle of May National Nature Reserve by @ramkumar.tr

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2 years ago

Nilgiri Marten
Loc: Gavi, Kerala, India.
Nikon Gears.
𝑪𝒐𝒑𝒚𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 ©️ Ramkumar Thiyyakat

Of the two species of martens in India, the Nilgiri Marten Martes gwatkinsii is known from southern India. The Nilgiri Marten is one of the most elusive mustelids and is endemic to the Western Ghats (Wirth & van Rompaey 1991; Mudappa 2013). This species was formerly considered a subspecies of Martes flavigula (Corbet & Hill 1992), but subsequently has been separated as a valid species (Rozhnov 1995; Wozencraft 2005). The Nilgiri Marten is the largest Indian mustelid, has a head to body length of 50-70 cm, with a relatively smaller tail, having a length of 35-SO cm, and weighs about 1-3 kg. The pelage is dark brown with rufous brown shoulder, which extends up to the mid body. It has a distinct lemon-yellow throat patch. The tail is bushy and blackish-brown (Lariviére & Jennings 2009).

The Nilgiri Marten is listed as Vulnerable because
its global population is estimated to be below 1,000 mature individuals (Mudappa et al. 2015). The Nilgiri Marten is also listed in Schedule II Part II of the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, and has been placed on Appendix Ill of CITES.
The Nilgiri Marten has been recorded from 23
localities from the three southern states of India, namely Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu (Balakrishnan 2005; Kumara & Singh 2007; Krishna & Karnad 2010; Sreehari& Nameer 2013). It has been photo-documented in tea and other plantations adjoining forests in the Anamalai Hills (Anoop 2013; Mudappa et al. 2015) and it has been recorded across a wide range of elevations from 300-2,600 m. Although the species is known from a few locations, most of its distribution range still lacks exploration. (Source: https://threatenedtaxa.org/index.php/JoTT/article/view/3446/4292 )

#marten #nilgirimarten
#natureinfocus #birdsofinstagram
#featured_wildlife #wildlifephotography
#niffeature

#BBCwildlifePOTD

#natgeoindia
#nikonindia
#nikon
#natgeowild
#kerala

#keralatourism
#bbctravel
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#malayalamanoramatraveller
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#mathrubhumiyathramagazine
#sanctuaryasia

#natgeoyourshot
#bbcearth
#BBC
#throughyourlens taken in Gavi Pathanamthitta kerala by @ramkumar.tr

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4 years ago

Rice-to-go!

Plum-headed Parakeet
Loc: Nenmmara ,
Palakkad, Kerala, India.
24 Sep 2024
Nikon Gears.
𝑪𝒐𝒑𝒚𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 ©️ Ramkumar Thiyyakat

#natureinfocus
#featured_wildlife #wildlifephotography

#niffeature

#nature
#wildlife
#BBCwildlifePOTD

#natgeoindia
#nikonindia
#nikon
#natgeowild
#kerala

#keralatourism
#bbctravel
#naturephotography
#natgeoyourshotphotographer

#parakeet
#sanctuaryasia

#Conservation #ProtectOurForests
#natgeoyourshot
#bbcearth
#BBC
#throughyourlens taken in Palakad,nenmara by @ramkumar.tr

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Weekend loading... just add wings

Scotland's iconic Red Grouse spends most of its life hidden among heather. When disturbed, it bursts into flight with astonishing speed, turning a quiet moor into a sudden flash of wings and sound.

Old Kilpatrick
Scotland, United Kingdom.
March 2026
Nikon Gears.
𝑪𝒐𝒑𝒚𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 ©️Ramkumar Thiyyakat

#puffin
#natureinfocus #birdsofinstagram
#featured_wildlife #wildlifephotography

#niffeature

#nature
#wildlife
#BBCwildlifePOTD

#natgeouk
#nikonuk
#nikon
#natgeowild

#bbctravel
#naturephotography
#discoveryuk
#natgeoyourshotphotographer

#scotland
#natgeoyourshot
#bbcearth
#BBC
#throughyourlens
#ukbirds
#ukbirdwatching
#bbcspringwatch taken in Old Kilpatrick by @ramkumar.tr

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The European Stonechat is a familiar sight across Scotland's moorlands and coastal grasslands. Its sharp "chat" call, like two stones clicking together, inspired its name. Small but fearless, it often perches proudly on the highest twig, watching for insects.

Arbroath Cliffs
Scotland, United Kingdom.
April 2025
Nikon Gears.
𝑪𝒐𝒑𝒚𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 ©️Ramkumar Thiyyakat

#puffin
#natureinfocus #birdsofinstagram
#featured_wildlife #wildlifephotography

#niffeature

#nature
#wildlife
#BBCwildlifePOTD

#natgeouk
#nikonuk
#nikon
#natgeowild

#bbctravel
#naturephotography
#discoveryuk
#natgeoyourshotphotographer

#scotland
#natgeoyourshot
#bbcearth
#BBC
#throughyourlens
#ukbirds
#ukbirdwatching
#bbcspringwatch taken in Arbroath Cliffs by @ramkumar.tr

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The Lion-tailed Macaque is one of the world's oldest surviving monkey lineages, having evolved in the ancient rainforests of the Western Ghats over millions of years. Unlike many primates, it spends almost its entire life high in the forest canopy, rarely descending to the ground. By feeding on fruits and dispersing seeds across the forest, it plays a vital role in maintaining the health and regeneration of one of the world's biodiversity hotspots.

Nelliyampathy
Kerala, India
05 Oct 2024
Nikon Gears.
𝑪𝒐𝒑𝒚𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 ©️ Ramkumar Thiyyakat

#natureinfocus
#featured_wildlife #wildlifephotography

#niffeature

#nature
#wildlife
#BBCwildlifePOTD

#natgeoindia

#natgeowild
#kerala

#keralatourism
#bbctravel
#naturephotography
#natgeoyourshotphotographer

#orangeheadedthrush
#sanctuaryasia

#Conservation #ProtectOurForests
#natgeoyourshot
#bbcearth
#BBC
#throughyourlens taken in Nelliyampathy Forest Range by @ramkumar.tr

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The Common Buzzard is a master of energy-efficient flight, using rising warm air to soar for long periods with barely a wingbeat. In Scotland, it occupies almost every habitat, from coastal cliffs to Highland glens. Its broad diet and adaptability have helped it become one of the country's most successful raptors.

Carbeth, Glasgow
Scotland, United Kingdom.
September 2025
Nikon Gears.
𝑪𝒐𝒑𝒚𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 ©️Ramkumar Thiyyakat

#puffin
#natureinfocus #birdsofinstagram
#featured_wildlife #wildlifephotography

#niffeature

#nature
#wildlife
#BBCwildlifePOTD

#natgeouk
#nikonuk
#nikon
#natgeowild

#bbctravel
#naturephotography
#discoveryuk
#natgeoyourshotphotographer

#scotland
#natgeoyourshot
#bbcearth
#BBC
#throughyourlens
#ukbirds
#ukbirdwatching
#bbcspringwatch taken in Glasgow, Scotland. by @ramkumar.tr

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11 days ago

The Red Admiral is one of Scotland's best-known migratory butterflies. Each spring and summer, many arrive from mainland Europe, while recent studies suggest that increasingly mild winters allow some to survive and breed in the UK year-round. Their presence reflects the changing effects of climate on native wildlife.

Carbeth, Glasgow
Scotland, United Kingdom.
March 2026
Nikon Gears.
𝑪𝒐𝒑𝒚𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 ©️Ramkumar Thiyyakat

#natureinfocus #birdsofinstagram
#featured_wildlife #wildlifephotography

#niffeature

#nature
#wildlife
#BBCwildlifePOTD

#natgeouk
#nikonuk
#nikon
#natgeowild

#bbctravel
#naturephotography
#discoveryuk
#natgeoyourshotphotographer

#scotland
#natgeoyourshot
#bbcearth
#BBC
#throughyourlens
#ukbirds
#ukbirdwatching
#bbcspringwatch taken in Glasgow, Scotland. by @ramkumar.tr

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17 days ago

Scotland's hedgerows and woodlands provide ideal habitat for the Eurasian Bullfinch. Unlike flocking finches, bullfinches are usually seen in pairs, moving quietly through shrubs in search of buds and berries. Their gentle behaviour and preference for dense cover mean they are often heard before they are seen.

Edinburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom
12 April 2025
Nikon Gears.
𝑪𝒐𝒑𝒚𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 ©️Ramkumar Thiyyakat

#bullfinch
#natureinfocus #birdsofinstagram
#featured_wildlife #wildlifephotography

#niffeature

#nature
#wildlife
#BBCwildlifePOTD

#natgeouk
#nikonuk
#nikon
#natgeowild

#bbctravel
#naturephotography
#discoveryuk
#natgeoyourshotphotographer

#scotland
#natgeoyourshot
#bbcearth
#BBC
#throughyourlens
#ukbirds
#ukbirdwatching taken in Edinburgh Zoo by @ramkumar.tr

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20 days ago

Kerala 💚

Loc: Athirappilly,
Kerala, India
Jan 2026
Nikon Gears.
𝑪𝒐𝒑𝒚𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 ©️ Ramkumar Thiyyakat

#Kerala #GodsOwnCountry #WesternGhats #LandscapePhotography #NaturePhotography taken in Athirappilly Vazhachal by @ramkumar.tr

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The Red Grouse is Britain's only bird species found nowhere else in the world, making it a true symbol of Scotland's uplands. Males defend territories with distinctive bubbling calls, while females rely on excellent camouflage to conceal themselves and their chicks among the heather. Closely tied to the Scottish Highlands and the country's extensive heather moorlands, the Red Grouse is considered an important indicator of healthy upland ecosystems. Conservation and habitat management for grouse also benefit many other species, including raptors, mountain hares, and a rich diversity of moorland wildlife, making these landscapes globally significant for biodiversity.

Old Kilpatrick
Scotland, United Kingdom.
March 2026
Nikon Gears.
𝑪𝒐𝒑𝒚𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 ©️Ramkumar Thiyyakat

#puffin
#natureinfocus #birdsofinstagram
#featured_wildlife #wildlifephotography

#niffeature

#nature
#wildlife
#BBCwildlifePOTD

#natgeouk
#nikonuk
#nikon
#natgeowild

#bbctravel
#naturephotography
#discoveryuk
#natgeoyourshotphotographer

#scotland
#natgeoyourshot
#bbcearth
#BBC
#throughyourlens
#ukbirds
#ukbirdwatching
#bbcspringwatch taken in Old Kilpatrick by @ramkumar.tr

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23 days ago

The aurora borealis.

Luss, Scotland,
United Kingdom.
March 2026
Nikon Gears.
𝑪𝒐𝒑𝒚𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 ©️Ramkumar Thiyyakat

#AuroraBorealis #NorthernLights #Luss #LochLomond #Scotland #VisitScotland #ScotlandIsNow #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #NightPhotography #Astrophotography #SkyLovers #EarthFocus #LongExposure #Nightscape #ExploreScotland #WildScotland #DiscoverScotland #TravelPhotography #NatureLovers #MoodyScotland #UKPhotography #OutdoorPhotography #PhotoOfTheDay #Wanderlust #SkyMagic #AuroraHunters #BeautifulDestinations #EarthPix #YourShotPhotographer taken in Luss by @ramkumar.tr

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