“Panoramic view of Nelliampathy hills under a bright blue sky, with distant village settlements visible from the mountaintop.”

My Encounter with the Malabar Great Hornbill in Nelliampathy

The Malabar Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis) The Nelliampathy Hills woke before dawn, but it was the Malabar Great Hornbill that truly stirred the forest — first with the deep, rhythmic wingbeats that thumped through the canopy like distant drums, then with its unmistakable echoing calls rolling across the valleys in a wild, resonant chorus. For […]

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The featured image is Kalij phesant from Sattal

Whispers from the Himalayan Foothills – Birding in Sattal & Pangot

UTTARAKHAND WINTER BIRDING Winter in Uttarakhand — especially Sattal and Pangot — is truly a painter’s palette for a wildlife photographer.The recent visit has gifted me one of the most fulfilling birding experiences of my journey so far. Nestled in the serene forests of Sattal and the enchanting oak-pine landscapes of Pangot, I witnessed a

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A stunning finishing moment in the Kalappoottu race, from the Kanjikode events

Kalappoottu Malsaram.

KALAPPOOTTU MALSARAM, A THRILLING BULL RACING Kalappoottu Malsaram is a thrilling ‘bull race’ event of Kerala. ‘Malsaram’ means competition in Malayalam Language. Bullocks and bullock cart races are considered as one of the traditional sports of India. This activity showcases the strength, liveliness and teamwork of bullocks and their jockeys as well. This ancient sport,

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Breath Taking view of Flora and Fauna-Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

CHINNAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY: Why you should visit at least once.

CHINNAR WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the famous wild life parks situated in Kerala. Situated in the region of Western Ghats, it is a center for Birding & Bird Watching, Bird & Wildlife photography, Nature & trekking. Surrounded by grass lands, shrubs, thorns on the one side and deciduous forests, huge tress,

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