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Capturing Delhi-NCR’s Hidden Wildlife

byPGahlot PhotographyIn-person workshops across Delhi-NCRStarts from₹700 per participant per sessionView full gallery

Nature in our city is shy, but with the right eye, it is everywhere. Explore some of the species I have tracked on recent field walks.

A stunning close-up portrait of an Indian Peafowl, showcasing the intense blue of its neck feathers and the intricate detail of its crest.

An Oriental Garden Lizard in its breeding colors, its head a fiery red-orange, peeking over a charred log like a miniature Godzilla.

A male Rain Quail, with its distinctive black-and-white face pattern, hides in the tall green grass of a meadow in Gurugram.

A Barred Buttonquail, a tiny and secretive bird, walks cautiously through the grass in Jhanjhrola Kheda.

A close-up of the Rain Quail, offering a better look at its beautifully streaked plumage.

A creative edit of the Rain Quail, with the bird in color against a black and white background to make it stand out.

The Rain Quail in its natural green habitat, a challenging subject to spot and photograph.

Another shot of the Rain Quail, its head turned to give a clear view of its facial markings.

A slightly different edit of the magnificent Indian Peafowl, with subtle changes in color and contrast.

An Oriental Pied Hornbill perched in a leafy tree during a safari in Rajaji National Park.

About Additional Wildlife Sightings

Most people walk past a Rain Quail without ever seeing it, because it blends perfectly into the grass. On my walks, I do not just point out where the birds are, I teach you how to read the landscape, spot subtle movements in the brush, and set up your camera before the subject disappears.

Expert-led sessions across Delhi-NCR parks — Approved by the tribe
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PGahlot Photography

In-person workshops across Delhi-NCRStarts from ₹700 per participant per session

I am the photographer who prefers muddy boots over a studio chair. My Nikon is always with me, and I spend my mornings in Delhi’s wetlands and parks, hunting for the perfect shot of local birds and insects. Join me to learn how to turn those fleeting sightings into sharp, storytelling images.

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