Heat Rises in Mid-March and last till 15 June is monsoon is in time. The temperature rises to 42 degrees in shade and 45 degrees in direct sunlight. Otherwise, it gets delayed by mid-July. Mid-July Monsoon pours in. This is a nig relief and most of the herbivores breed in this season when there is plenty of grass to feed and produce milk. Most herbivores breed during monsoon when torrents of rain give new roots to shoots and green grass.
Torturous Months
By March water in rivers, ponds, and lakes start receding
but there is still water left for wild animals to drink. As summer precedes
some water bodies completely dry out while water is left. As water recedes
further some water bodies are completely dry. Animals are dependent upon a few
streams and trickles. Some man-made water bodies sustain water. Animals
congregate in these spots and the predators follow them for easy kill.
This has been seen at Ranthambore where tigers have learned
to kill in water. They hide behind the bushes and make a rush at the sambar
deer kill. After many a chase, they managed to kill. This was begun by Machli
the famous tiger who mastered the art. She became the heroine of the park and
many photographers and filmmakers began to make a beeline to capture these
events. After Machli many tigers began to copy this hunting technique. This is
a unique event and has become regular.
At Kanha, sentinels fill the saucer with water in saucers
made of cement. Tigers, leopards, langurs, small animals, and deer come to
these saucers to quench their thirst. Thankfully Kanha is not as dry and places
of water remain even in summer. But congregation does take place giving a
chance to make an easy kill. Pench and Tadoba are drier and water has to be
arranged for.
If you are a wildlife photographer this is the best time for
photo tours if you can stand the heat. Animals congregate and offer the best
time to make films. Remember to keep light khaki and stay in the AC room.
Wildlife photographers can afford that.
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