Each year, the small yet striking Amur Falcon undertakes one of the most remarkable migrations in the avian world. Breeding in Siberia and Mongolia, this raptor journeys over 22,000 kilometers to its wintering grounds in southern Africa, passing through India along the way.
This image was captured during a magical moment in the Indian grasslands, where blooming wildflowers painted the landscape in soft purples. The falcon, pausing to scan the field for caterpillars—a favorite stopover snack—stood poised in perfect light. I lay flat on the earth, aiming for an eye-level perspective, quietly hoping to meet its intense gaze through the viewfinder.