THE BLUETIFUL BLOOMS
I visited a princess crowned by misty hills. She is none other than Kodaikanal, the Princess of Hill Stations. She was wearing a brooch of rare blue Kurinji blooms that chose to adorn her only once in 12 years. What a glorious sight they were! A bee settled upon them and drunk their nectar to […]
BOOK REVIEW: THE GREAT INDIAN NATURE TRAIL
Book Title: The Great Indian Nature Trail by Rohan Chakkaravarth with essays by Bijal Vachharajani This is the story of Uncle Bikky, Chunmun and Duggu, the dog. Their illustrations are just as funny as their names. As the three set off on a wildlife adventure trail, your heart bounds along with them. It’s an […]
A SELFIE WITH LORY IN JURONG, SINGAPORE
I felt like The Bird of Paradise, because I was in paradise! There’s no other word to describe the wonderland that made my heart grow wings and soar. I was at the world-famous Jurong Bird Park, Singapore. My legs were on autopilot, leading me to the Pool Amphitheatre, where I perched at a vantage point. […]
TWENTY WINGED VISITORS IN CHENNAI
There are fairies on earth. They flutter around flowers and tempt you to touch their vibrant wings. Butterflies are magical little creatures make your heart go pitter-patter. I looked forward to meeting hundreds of these beauties at a butterfly walk. Armed with my Canon SX 60 HS, I stepped through a giant butterfly. Sounds like […]
A WHIMBREL & A WHIMSICAL WANDERER IN AQUA OUTBACK RESORT
I was in an SUV, gliding across an endless silvery-white expanse, leaving a white cloud behind me. I felt as if I was on the Chandrayan Mission. Then I was reminded that this ethereal odyssey was indeed taking place on earth, by an infinite blanket of blue teasing the salty sprawl with its equally salty, […]
A FROGMOUTH DUET – VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL
The most romantic day of the year has arrived! What makes Valentine’s Day incredibly special is the glowing blush on your beloved’s cheeks as you tell her how much you love her. Imagine if she blushed every moment of her life. In the world of flamingos, that’s a magical reality. Flamingo couples celebrate […]
THE LAND OF COFFEE BERRIES & PLUMHEADS
It was a scene straight out of a dream. A jeep ride through a 100-acre coffee plantation amidst the mist-shrouded hills. We were hunting for coffee berries at the heart of Coorg. So were the butterflies. I spotted two stained-glass wings perched on yellow-hearted coat button flowers. It was a gorgeous Blue Tiger Butterfly. He […]
THE NAWAB OF BENGALURU
I spotted two unusual looking leaves that seemed to be inserted in brown frames. Then, the leaves unfolded in perfect symmetry. It was a winged king who bore the name Common Nawab but was truly a spectacle to behold. The tips of his wings resembled a scabbard, yet I knew he was a gentle creature. […]
A TIGER, A TREEPIE, AND A TAWNY COSTER
It was exciting to return to college after 16 years. I was accompanied by a bubbly bunch of 5 students. We were out chasing birds and butterflies, except that we didn’t bunk class to do it. We wanted to explore the diverse species that resided in the Anna University Chennai college campus. An […]
A BLACK RAJAH ON A COAT BUTTON
There are fairies on earth. They flutter around flowers and tempt you to touch their vibrant wings. Butterflies are magical little creatures make your heart go pitter-patter. I looked forward to meeting lakhs of these beauties at a butterfly park after the rains. Armed with my Canon SX 60 HS, I stepped through a giant […]
