The last tiger sighting was Dotty with her three male cubs. All those 3 male cubs have now seperated from their mother and have territories of their own. D1, D2 and D3 are their names. You can look them up. As for the mother, she has littered again and is raising another 4 cubs.

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ashutosh. How wonderful. We can't wait to be allowed back to India. We have India withdrawals.

Good to see Humans and Animals living in Harmony

Good video James.....I liked the respect you guys are paying to wildlife. I recently went to.RTR and sighting of 9 tigers in 5 safaris.

@JamesRattray

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Prasad, it is brilliant we are seeeing so many tigers now. Wonderful sightings. A real credit to India and all those dedicated people who work to look after and preserve India's wildlife. They are are a true example to the rest of the world. I also think India has more people who are aware of our world's fellow creatures, as I learnt the Hindu religion believes we all living creatures have souls and these all combine to give the earth's soul. I hope I have understood this right. Anyway I go round telling people here in the UK and what an example Hindus are to us all. I once saw a documentary where a Hindu woman in one of the villages was breast feeding her child and a faun that had lost its mother. So impressive. They said once the faun was grown up it would go and join the other antelope in the forest.

Just Loved Watching Every Bit Of Your Video . Very Thrilling Indeed!!!!👌👌👍

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Derby, I really appreciate the feed back. If you look in the text below you can see the links to the other videos of our trip. Your feedback means a lot and is very much appreciated.

brilliant shoot you took your time and thankfully added no music. The owl are always perched at the exact same spot whenever I go =P

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you AV. Yes I also hate music when looking at nature. We love your Indian Parks and your country, we can't wait to return. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me.

@arsadkhan3727

2 жыл бұрын

ए पी

Great work. This couldn't be more like a safari

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Neil, that is high praise. I try to capture the whole story in my videos. If you look in the text below the video, you will see the links to the other videos of our trip. Each Park is different, the Sri Lanka Parks are significantly different tot he Indian Parks and could pinch a thing or two from what is done in Indian parks to improve their wildlife. Thank you for your comment.

You live in Kenya; lucky to have nature all around. Parks in India have many restrictions due to security reasons but having opportunity to witness wildlife makes trips memorable. I watched your two park visit video series. There is one more I think. I live at just 30 minutes away from a tiger sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh with many tigers and leopards but as it has very limited access allowed tourists can't reach to most of the core areas. I chanced only once to see two tigers together from just a short 100 feet when I was on foot with three of my companions and am fortunate enough to be alive to write this.

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I was very lucky to be brought up with wildlife. I hasten to say I am no expert, just an enthusiast. I grew up reading Jim Corbett's books of India. May be all of this helped me to go and my wife and I absolutely love your country. We are amazed more people from the west do not understand what an incredible place India is. The wildlife sanctuaries, the diversity of the people, the different cultures are so refreshing to us who live in the blandness where all the cultures have been rolled in to one. Thank you for your comments, they are much appreciated.

nice video

Excellent video, excellent guide, excellent timing.

@JamesRattray

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

This is a quality documentary. you have presented it as-is which is what I liked. Among many other things, it would be good for authorities to have some basic sanitisation and toilets in the rest area. We are curious to know which camera/camcorder you used especially to get close-up of birds.

This is one of the best videos on Indian wildlife safari due to excellent camera resolution.

@JamesRattray

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you. I try and show it as it is. Really sharing our experiences without making it something other than what we experience. We are booked for March, hoping to capture more of India's fabulous country and wildlife on video. Thank you for your comments.

@joydeeproy1580

Жыл бұрын

@@JamesRattray your style of pausing to listen for sounds and smaller animals is very enjoyable. If you dont mimd sharing your camera make.

@JamesRattray

Жыл бұрын

@@joydeeproy1580 I have a Panasonic Model DMC FZ330. I have worn two cameras out. I have just bought my third camera of the same make and model. I love it and its incredible zoom.

@joydeeproy1580

Жыл бұрын

@@JamesRattray thanks

great video, what makes me nervous the sheer number of jeeps getting so close to the tiger/other large animals, there should not be so many jeeps at any given point of time, defeats the whole purpose of the wildlife sanctuary.

@JamesRattray

2 жыл бұрын

It is a very good point. Interestingly the tiger seems perfectly at ease. I think it sees us as we see a flock of birds, making a lot of noise but no threat. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me.

Loved the video. I haven't enjoyed as much even being just 300 kms from Bandhavgarh.

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, so pleased to hear that. I am totally self taught setting out to capture stories as they happen, we experienced. I don't know you realise how pleased I am to get a reaction like this. When I started this I was unsure if people would think it was too slow. But wanted to capture it for myself, even if no one else enjoyed them. Thank you for taking the time to let me know.

@Braziq

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. I’m a Big Cat (Nature) addict. I love every second of this video. I truly hope to be able to do this in my lifetime. Just by seeing the wild in their own habitat is amazing. My heart is satisfied. Thanks again!!

Great filming, i would suggest that u should also have visited Gir National forest, Gujarat as it is only forest home to Asiatic Lions and you might know India is only country which is home to both Lions and Tigers. So u might gt the chance for sighting Tigers and Lions in their natural habitat.

Your videos are so genuine. Specially because of its raw nature that avoids addition of music. Truly wild

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, your comments mean an awful lot to me. I set out to try and produce a video to tell the story of what we experienced, one never quite knows how they will bee received. Thank you. We can't wait to return to your lovely country.

@pritambhattacharyya8733

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your reply Mr. James. Thanks a lot for those videos which are supremely informative. Hope to see you soon with such great videos & wish to meet you someday at some trip. Thanks again 🙏🏽

@ravisaket4256

2 жыл бұрын

@@pritambhattacharyya8733 . . .

Did a trip to Bandhavgarh a couple weeks ago and saw a Tiger within first 10 mins. Will never forget the experience. I live just 2 hours from the park and now surprised that I haven't visited more often.

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

Lucky you. I grew up in Kenya and we used to go to the Game Parks as often as we could. It was always very special. We envy you. Thank you for commenting.

Interesting😄 Thank you.

Your hand is stand still. Amazing video quality and stability of video. Liked it so much. You are doing great work.

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mor, I just love visiting your amazing country and your fabulous wildlife. I can't wait to be allowed back. Thank you for leaving your comments, it is very much appreciated.

Not some male elephants but every male in india is called a tusker. As females don’t have tusk, but their African relatives have tusks in both male and females

@JamesRattray

2 жыл бұрын

This is what WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) says, "Only some male Asian elephants have tusks, while both male and female African elephants grow tusks." In the link below look under item 1, which explains the difference between Asian and African elephants. www.worldwildlife.org/stories/what-s-the-difference-between-asian-and-african-elephants-and-10-other-elephant-facts

Great Video brought my tiger safari live once again after a gap of nearly two years working as a naturalist in Kanha National Park. Bandhavgarh is the most picturesque place esoteric and exotic. The tribal civilizational remains are worth a watch.

@JamesRattray

2 жыл бұрын

I had a look at your lovely videos. I salute you as a Naturalist what a great job to have. A suggestion is to use your naturalist skills, by telling us a bit more about the animals, what they eat, their territories etc, than we would know as a park visitor. I see with the tiger cubs you told us who they were fathered and mothered by, which is excellent and shows a level of knowledge above the ordinary visitor. Also you could talk about the different areas of the park, the jungle the plains and the wildlife they support. Give us a better knowledge of the wildlife would help your videos stand out. If you were able to access a computer, even on a mobile phones there are simple editing Apps, that would help you remove some of the shake and allow you to make the videos longer. Well done on your videos another quality contribution. Also very pleased there is no music. Thank you for sharing this with me. Best wishes from the UK.

@TigerFilmsIndia

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesRattray Valuable Suggestions...I have made notes Thanks, James!

@JamesRattray

2 жыл бұрын

@@TigerFilmsIndia I re-edited my words slightly on reading them a second time. I do believe as a Naturalist you can educate us all through your videos with information that us ordinary park visitors would never know. Good luck and keep up the good work. Thank you for being a naturalist, we all need you.

@TigerFilmsIndia

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesRattray Heart Warming! Welcome!

Tigers Den Resort Bandhavgarh Near Tala Gate.

Just few suggestions 1.show zone/gate name , at some corner in video.. 2. When you see birds, pls show name in sub titles or at corner in video. 3 display safari date... This will enhance value of the video.

@JamesRattray

2 жыл бұрын

Very good feedback, thank you. I really like feedback like this. Yes you are absolutely right about the zone, as I have had many people asking me. I will endeavor to do this in future. Bird names, I am not always sure myself. Yes I will put the safari date ion the text below the videos. Thank you.

What i liked most is that you didn’t put any weird extra music. It was soothing to watch. I hope no one disturbed you guys behind the bushes 😂 .

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

I too hate music on videos particularly wildlife videos, which are about nature. Thank you for sharing that with me. In the text below are links to other videos from our India trip.

Hey James, how are you.. are you the same person , who used to come to RTR (Ranthambore) for a month and used to do 60 safaris a month...

@JamesRattray

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Prasad, no not me. I have never been to Ranthambore. 60 safaris a month, phew! When we visit we do a mix of parks and India's fantastic culture and historic place, villages and towns. India has so much to offer compared to our bland western cultures.

really good guide, xplaining everything nicely also pls edit tha name its bandhavgarh national park

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Devesh, I have corrected the spelling.

Question: What safety measures do they have to ensure your safety while in the jeeps besides turning the Jeeps on to fleed?

@JamesRattray

2 жыл бұрын

Irene, animals do not naturally want to eat or kill humans. May be in horror films and in the fantasy world movie makers will make you think they do. The only times is when they are cornered or are carrying an injury. We felt perfectly safe at all times. If you watch this video of a large tiger following us for about 5 minutes, you will see he had absolutely no intention of doing us any harm. He just saw us using the same path as he did.

@damaslpressath

2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesRattray i love this animals...but with respect...and i think in last time there was more attacks to humans....in Bardia Nationalpark in Nepal where 10 deadly attacks...normaly tigers dont see us as a prey....but it happens in Sundabarns...and it is also mostly because the habitats getting smaller and tigers get more in contact with people...also some Safari tours...or guiders many times are harassing this animals in its hiding places....and a defensive attack can easily be mortal for people

@JamesRattray

2 жыл бұрын

@@damaslpressath I suspect all that you have said is true. I don't know if you have read Jim Corbett's books on Maneaters. The Man Eaters of Kumaon for instance. He says tigers do not normally see humans as prey. Humans only become prey when the tiger is injured in someway and can not catch its usual food. Injuries that make tigers hunt humans he sited were porcupine quills in one of the forelegs, missing teeth ................. I think if you harass any animals they are libel to attack not just tigers. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

I should have been doing a trip similar to this in March 2020 - postponed to March 2021 due to Covid-19 - now postponed to March 2022. So this will give me an online video trip for my fix!

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

Louise, we know how you feel. Look in text below the video for links to all the videos of our trip. India and its parks are truly wonderful. I do not believe people in the west have quite realized how good they are. Enjoy you trip when you are allowed to travel there.

@louisesampson6713

3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesRattray what video camera and camera did you use. I have been doing photography courses during lockdown since I keep being furloughed. I have done a few safari in Africa and Sri Lanka but now taking the opportunity to learn how to take better photos myself rather than relying on my husband. Thank you for sharing.

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

​@@louisesampson6713 Hi Louise, I am self taught. So what ever I say please bear that in mind. I enjoy making videos. I try to capture the whole story around an event. Hence the jeep, the guide, the jungle alarm calls and of course the tiger, sloth deer and the eagle ... What video camera do it use? My mobile phone for close up videos, the mobile is in a gimbal called 'Zhiyan' cost £85 - it is the best piece of equipment I have ever bought. It holds the phone steady when walking, or bouncing around in a vehicle. When in a Wildlife Park I use a Lumix - Panasonic Model DMC-FZ330. Great for still photos and videos. But I have learnt I can not do both at the same time. If I am videoing I have to concentrate in that. It has an incredible zoom. I am on the second camera having worn out the first one. It cost me about £450 two years ago, not sure of the latest model or price. This camera is held in a gimbal also made by 'Zhiyan' called 'Crane' (I think peering at the back of it. This revolutionised my videos from the back of the jeep. As previously every time some one moved in the jeep my video camera would also move. It has been well worth the £450 or so I paid for it. The battery life of both 'Zhiyan' models is absolutely top class, out lasting both mobile phone and the Lumix camera's. I carry spare batteries for the Lumix, nothing worse than running out. Lastly my editing suite - I have just moved over to Davinci Resolve. The free version. I love it. So many people use it, that when ever I am stuck or it doesn't do what I want I go to You Tube and there is some one there to help me out. My last bit of advice is, find your own style. To hell with what anyone else thinks or does. By taking loads of videos you will find your own way of doing it. Ut will evolve too, as your style changes. BUT first and foremost enjoy it. I love it. I also produce videos on ExplorePitlochry Facebook. Hope that helps,best of luck!

@louisesampson6713

3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesRattray Our trip this Easter is now not surprisingly cancelled - but we have transferred it to next Easter - hopefully 3rd time lucky! so more time to practice my photography! thank you for your information.

😍

I visited in this resort

I live in Australia and planning to visit this place. Because of covid 19 I'm still waiting when I'm going to be there 🤞

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

It is one of our favourite Indian parks, hopefully they have sorted the toilets by the time you get there. When we were there in 2019, the toilets in the park were the worst we experienced in any Park. There are links in the text to the other parks we visited, Pench and Kanah are both excellent too. We hope to return too one day once we are free from this virus and all the restrictions.

@firozgauri3838

3 жыл бұрын

I think you should visit ranthambore tiger reserve in rajasthan it is among the most famous national parks of India and there are more pobality to see a tiger and also they are toilet facilities

@deepaksachdeva6987

3 жыл бұрын

@@firozgauri3838 thank you. Most probably in March I will fly to India and I want to see all the Tiger 🐯 reserves while staying India for three months

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

@@firozgauri3838 we have chosen to avoid Ramthambore as we heard tales (right or wrong) that phones are used to call the jeeps up when a tiger is seen. We want to see wildlife in their natural environment and also for us humans to respect all wildlife, which in our opinion India does better than anywhere else. So may be we have to check out Ramthambore for ourselves, once we are allowed to travel again. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

@firozgauri3838

3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesRattray yes sir you are right

High quality video but less Tigers..

@exploringenglandandwales9845

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Tigers are always special and India and all those who work so hard are to be congratulated on what they do and have achieved.

Can't Forget This Amazing Sight. It's Such a great Memory ,This Safari was Done on 4th Feb 2019 Tala Zone.She's Dotty 2nd Litter Female. This is very special for Me thanks For The Video.I am There @19:49😁.

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

Wow Tabish, that is really lovely. I am so pleased to see your comment. For us India is very special and how you look after your wildlife event more special. There is nothing more enjoyable than visiting one of your parks and getting a wildlife experience such as this. The fact that you also experienced this wonderful sighting and I was able to capture it on video makes me feel really great. What a small world we live in. Best wishes from the UK. Can't wait to be allowed back to India.

@TabishKhan-yx5qv

3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesRattray Yes That's really a Small World. I was Randomly watching The videos Then I was like wait it's the same sight that we Saw @bandhavgarh and it was pretty Fun to hear My voice in the Video , at the first glimpse When she marked her territory you were next to our Jeep. Whenever You Visit In Future Kanha, Pench or Bandhavgarh please let me know If can help You Out with anything. BTW Your Trips were Planned Very Well And the zones you selected Were very Impressive.I liked the way you captured the Whole Tour.

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

@@TabishKhan-yx5qv thank you, that is lovely, you can hear yourself on the video. We really appreciate your offer of help too. Thank you.

@hughrattray9354

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Wete you a guide/ driver or a visitor? I remmber the day well, it was very good,

@TabishKhan-yx5qv

3 жыл бұрын

@@hughrattray9354 I was a Visitor. I also can't forget Because I was really Not Well With 102°F Fever. But The Excitement to Spot The Tiger in wild and Experience the Historic Beauty Of Bandhavgarh Made me Push For the Safari And Finally It was worth going in one of those. 19:49 Green Hoodie Is Me you can see me in the Thumbnail Too 😁.

Its like watching jurassic Park instead Its tiger 🐅 Park

It will be better to charge a higher fees and make sure there are clean toilets available throughout the park, there is a market for tourism and it should be done with better facilities.

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

Speaking as a westerner, I would pay more for better toilets. Pench had superb toilets and a top class toilet attendant that did not pester you every time you used the toilet. We made sure we gave the attendant a good tip and said thank you for a great job on our last visit, as a special thank you and recognition for doing a great job.

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

@Harshit Saxena 4098 thank you. It shows these issues as not so straight forward and need some thought to resolve.

When I visited there a couple weeks ago, no one asked me for money for using the toilet. The toilet while not sparkling clean was still usable for urination. So I think they are doing something about it now or maybe I was just lucky on that day.

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I do hope so. We also felt sorry for the man in one way as people were not happy to tip him for a dirty toilet. Thank you for letting us know. We envy you being able to visit, hopefully end of this year or January February 2022.

The loos are terrible? But this is the authentic Indian experience.

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

I love your comment. The loos in India are improving for sure from when we first went in 1997. Stories of the loos may be why so many westerners stay away and miss a truly wonderful people and country. We are very happy of course to give payment for loos, if we can see the man making an attempt to clean them, even if the facilities are very basic.

@jaksongpg

3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesRattray Yeah - I couldn't help myself. 'Authentic taste of India' with the 'loo' reference was going a bit too far (oops, I've done it again).

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaksongpg Yes, my wife and I loved your comment. Stay safe and we hope to be back soon.

Why guys on d jeep r shouting always

@JamesRattray

9 ай бұрын

I suspect these guys are new to game parks. May be the guides can tell all their guests the protocol and importance of keeping quiet in future. It is a good point you make.

I live near bandavgarh india mp

@JamesRattray

3 жыл бұрын

We wish we did too. We love Bandhavgarh Tiger Park.

Why is that poor Elephant carrying all of that stuff? 😭

Silly people making noise! Tiger lost the chance to kill because of these silly people... not fit to enter forests!!

This tour to me seems like just a big scam. Large wild animals if any, hunt during the night, therefore, what are the chances tourist will see any during daylight? It's just by chance you'll get to encounter one. Makes me wonder what you paid to go on this tour. Probably a pretty penny, I assume. To see what? birds??

@JamesRattray

2 жыл бұрын

Irene you need to get out in to the real world and learn how our fellow creatures on earth live. I recommend a series on You Tube called Wild Earth, which happens to be focused on Africa and its wild animals in their natural habitat. Your comments show your total lack of understanding, please go out and see and may be watch for real. I know you would love it.