Ramkumar Thiyyakat Photography

Ramkumar Thiyyakat Photography Indian ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ, Based in Scotland, UK ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
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Kerala State Wildlife Photography Award 2022 ๐Ÿ†
SNHS Wildlife Photography Award 2024 ๐Ÿ†

A committee meeting of seals is in progressโ€”which one stole your heart?The Isle of May hosts one of the UKโ€™s largest Gre...
17/06/2026

A committee meeting of seals is in progressโ€”which one stole your heart?

The Isle of May hosts one of the UKโ€™s largest Grey Seal colonies, with thousands breeding here each autumn. Pups are born with white coats before moulting into grey. Watching these curious faces gather ashore, one question remainsโ€”whoโ€™s the cutest?

Isle of May,
Scotland, United Kingdom
June 2024
Nikon gear
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Canary FlycatcherDespite its name, the Canary Flycatcher is not related to true canaries. This tiny insect-eater catches...
15/06/2026

Canary Flycatcher
Despite its name, the Canary Flycatcher is not related to true canaries. This tiny insect-eater catches prey mid-air and thrives across South and Southeast Asian forests, often joining mixed-species bird flocks while foraging through the canopy.

Loc: Ooty,
Tamil Nadu, India.
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Nikon Gears
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Endemic to Indiaโ€™s Western Ghats, the Nilgiri langur evolved over millions of years in isolated montane forests. Its glo...
14/06/2026

Endemic to Indiaโ€™s Western Ghats, the Nilgiri langur evolved over millions of years in isolated montane forests. Its glossy black coat and golden-brown head are remarkable adaptations, reflecting the unique evolutionary history of one of the worldโ€™s richest biodiversity hotspots.

Loc: Pampadum Shola National Park,
Kerala, India
05 November 2021
Nikon Gears.
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A young Eurasian Coot explores one of Glasgowโ€™s urban wetlands. Recent research has shown that well-managed city parks c...
07/06/2026

A young Eurasian Coot explores one of Glasgowโ€™s urban wetlands. Recent research has shown that well-managed city parks can act as valuable refuges for waterbirds, supporting breeding populations and biodiversity. These green spaces are increasingly important as natural wetlands continue to face pressure and habitat loss.

Glasgow ,
Scotland, United Kingdom.
May 2024
Nikon Gears.
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Grateful beyond words for my father stepping in to receive this award on my behalf at the Sahyadri Natural History Socie...
02/06/2026

Grateful beyond words for my father stepping in to receive this award on my behalf at the Sahyadri Natural History Society, Kerala Wildlife Photography Competition 2026.

Thank you,๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ’š

Mother ๐Ÿ’šLoc: Nelliyampathy, Kerala, India20 August 2025Nikon Gears.๐‘ช๐’๐’‘๐’š๐’“๐’Š๐’ˆ๐’‰๐’• ยฉ๏ธ Ramkumar Thiyyakat        โ€‹ โ€‹           ...
10/05/2026

Mother ๐Ÿ’š

Loc: Nelliyampathy, Kerala, India
20 August 2025
Nikon Gears.
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The Black-and-orange Flycatcher is a tiny, vibrant bird found only in the Western Ghats, especially in hill stations lik...
18/04/2026

The Black-and-orange Flycatcher is a tiny, vibrant bird found only in the Western Ghats, especially in hill stations like Ooty. Unlike most flycatchers, it prefers the shaded forest floor and dense undergrowth, making sightings feel special. It hunts insects with quick, low flights. This species depends heavily on cool, high-altitude shola forests, making it a key indicator of the health of these fragile ecosystems.

Loc: Ooty,
Tamil Nadu, India.
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Happy to share that Iโ€™ve been awarded the Consolation Prize in the Wildlife Photography Competition 2026, hosted by the ...
16/04/2026

Happy to share that Iโ€™ve been awarded the Consolation Prize in the Wildlife Photography Competition 2026, hosted by the Sahyadri Natural History Society, Kerala.

Grateful for the encouragementโ€”this keeps me inspired to explore and capture the wild. ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŒฟ

Award-winning shot:
An elephant calf bluff-charges a biker who ended up between the calf and its mother.

Loc: Nelliyampathy,
Palakkad, Kerala, India.
Sep 2025
Nikon Gears.
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The Eurasian Bullfinch is one of the UKโ€™s most striking woodland birds, with males showing a soft pink-red breast and fe...
12/04/2026

The Eurasian Bullfinch is one of the UKโ€™s most striking woodland birds, with males showing a soft pink-red breast and females a more subtle tone. Common across Scotland, including areas around Edinburgh, they are often heard before seen, with a quiet, whistling call. Bullfinches are known for feeding on tree buds in early spring, which has linked them closely to traditional orchards. Their presence reflects the presence of healthy hedgerows and woodland habitats across the UK.

Edinburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom
12 April 2025
Nikon Gears.
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