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THE HILL BIRD

THE HILL BIRD

Visiting the famous Hill station in Anamalai Ranges, Western Ghats was a dream come true. I joined Arul Mozhi & Viji, who were software professionals and high-sprited birdwatchers. On kissing the footsteps of Anamalai hills, this little paradise invited us with it’s scenic beauty and with the melody of chirping birds.  On the banks of […]

MY TELEPHOTO EXPERIENCE

MY TELEPHOTO EXPERIENCE

While I was looking for a birding related trips and walks, I came across a twitter post on a birding photography workshop organised by Sigma India. I went through the details of the program and found it interesting as well as affordable. Without wasting another second, I signed up for the event. Day arrived. I […]

THE JUNGLE RETREAT, WAYANAD

THE JUNGLE RETREAT, WAYANAD

Vythiri Resort Entrance It’s a one-and-half hour journey from Calicut Airport to Vythiri Resort, Wayanad.  This resort is situated in the middle of Western Ghats bordering Kerala and Tamil Nadu at an altitude ranging from 700 to 2100 meters. At this exotic jungle getaway, wide varieties of flora and fauna can be easily spotted in […]

SPOTTING THE SPOTTED OWL

SPOTTING THE SPOTTED OWL

I was on a weekend bird watching expedition at a sanctuary in South India. My mission was to click the Spotted Owl, which I’d (pardon the pun) spotted there on my last trip. It was 4 am, it was pouring, and that’s when I started my birding trip. After driving for an hour, I reached […]

THE HANGING VILLAS

THE HANGING VILLAS

On my recent trip, I got a chance to visit some magnificent birds. They are fantabulous nest weavers and their unique techniques practiced in before and after building the nest is amazing. I was searching for the Baya weaver’s habitat for the last three months and got a chance to spot this in an unexpected […]

THE WHISTLING WIZARD OF THE WOODS

THE WHISTLING WIZARD OF THE WOODS

I was relaxing at a homestay in Valparai, Tamil Nadu. It was a perfect morning. I yearned for some music to make it even more perfect. My wish was fulfilled by a mesmerizing flute symphony that echoed through the deep woods. I wondered if it was Lord Krishna reincarnated. I searched in vain, but I […]

IN SEARCH OF BILLS BY THE LAKESIDE

IN SEARCH OF BILLS BY THE LAKESIDE

The world was yet to rise. Even the sun was too lazy to greet me. Then he slowly skimmed the sky and the calm surface of the lake with his rays. The lake winked back, as I drunk in the beautiful sight. I had journeyed to the outskirts of the city for a bird watching […]