In the wild, wild Andaman Islands

The Andaman Islands number 572 in all, with most but a few under the administration of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory of India. Being far removed from the Indian subcontinent, these islands – the largest among them being North Andaman Island, Middle Andaman and Little Andaman – have evolved a unique biodiversity. The islands are also home to five unique ethnic people – the Great Andamanese, the Jarawa, the extinct Jangil, the Onge and the isolated Sentinelese – whose numbers are fast diminishing. The Andamans and its wildlife also draw naturalists, bird-watchers and photographers. Natural history enthusiast and wildlife photographer M V SHREERAM returned from the islands with a treasure of photographs, which he eagerly shared with us along with notes from his diary.

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And the nights are ruled by the Owls. Andaman Hawk-Owl (Ninox affinis) is an endemic species of owl. Resembling a hawk in shape and behaviour, this owl seeks out prey ranging from insects to birds and is very active just after twilight. This bird was calling from very close and it took us about 5 minutes to locate it with our torchlights.
And the nights are ruled by the Owls. Andaman Hawk-Owl (Ninox affinis) is an endemic species of owl. Resembling a hawk in shape and behaviour, this owl seeks out prey ranging from insects to birds and is very active just after twilight. This bird was calling from very close and it took us about 5 minutes to locate it with our torchlights.