Indian Pond Heron, crest raised, Bandhavgarh, India

Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh, India (December 2025)

This image was taken during the Majestic Tigers of India trip organised by Natures Images and led by Danny Green

Status is classified as Least Concern. For more information on this species of bird see the following links:
Indian pond heron (Ardeola grayii) / Wikipedia
Indian Pond Heron Ardeola grayii / BirdForum
Indian Pond-Heron Ardeola grayii / Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Shooting Time 11:15
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1000
Av(Aperture Value) 7.1
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO Speed 200

Latitude 23 42 0.1 N
Longitude 81 01 47.4 E
Altitude 458.70m