Фотографии, Kowsick Somasundaram

Golden hour\'s Silent hunter

Kowsick Somasundaram — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:44:05 +0300

The Marsh Harrier is famous for its low, buoyant hunting flight over wetlands and grasslands. Unlike many raptors that soar high, it quarters close to the ground using both vision and sound to locate prey. Males and females show strong sexual dimorphism, with males often displaying grey wings while females are darker brown. Their long wings and tai...

A king waits for nightfall - Eastern Imperial Eagle

Kowsick Somasundaram — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:35:14 +0300

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The Eastern Imperial Eagle is a top-tier apex raptor, known for its dominance over open landscapes. It prefers vast grasslands and semi-deserts, often perching alone to survey territory. Juveniles travel thousands of kilometers during dispersal, showing strong migratory instincts. Despite its power, the species is globally Vulnerable, making sighti...

Camouflage perfected - pallid scops owl

Kowsick Somasundaram — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:21:28 +0300

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The Pallid Scops Owl is a master of camouflage, its bark-like plumage allowing it to blend seamlessly into tree trunks. Unlike many larger owls, it is primarily insectivorous, hunting beetles and moths at night. It has remarkable head rotation, turning up to 270 degrees to compensate for its fixed eye sockets. Its soft, repetitive whistling call is...

Camouflage, patience, and precision — the art of survival.

Kowsick Somasundaram — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:11:06 +0300

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A striking portrait of the Malabar Pit Viper in its classic coiled pose. The sharp focus reveals every textured scale, from the rich maroon markings to the intricate heat-sensing pits. The soft green backdrop beautifully isolates the viper, letting its colours and form stand out. With natural light and perfect balance, this frame captures the elega...

A glow-worm larva feeds on a snail, revealing a rare glimpse of nature’s hidden survival battle....!!!

Kowsick Somasundaram — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:46:13 +0300

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In the heart of the mossy forest floor, a quiet drama unfolds. A glow-worm larva, small yet fierce, has found its prey — a snail tucked away inside its fragile shell. With unyielding determination, the larva clings to the opening, slipping its sharp jaws into the soft body of the snail. It does not kill outright but instead begins the slow, deliber...

Poltys mouhoti — nature’s leaf in disguise....!

Kowsick Somasundaram — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:40:57 +0300

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Meet the fascinating Poltys mouhoti, a master of disguise from the orb-weaver family. With its elongated abdomen and reddish leaf-like marking, it blends seamlessly with dried leaves and twigs, making it almost invisible during the day. This nocturnal spider emerges at night to spin its web, while spending daylight hours perfectly camouflaged again...