Indian Pond Heron in flight, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, 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 14:44
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1000
Av(Aperture Value) 6.3
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 800

Latitude 23 41 44.9 N
Longitude 80 57 49.5 E
Altitude 466.40m