In this era of iPhones and iPads, watching these birds in the neighborhood (off Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru) was… iBliss! Unlike other ibises in the region it is not very dependent on water and is often found in dry fields a good distance away from water. … The red-naped ibis is a large black bird with…
A neighbor off Kanakapura Road, Bengaluru, keenly observed an unusual looking bird and shared it with others. Who would’ve guessed what it was by the photo taken by a typical mobile camera of the bird which was quite far away. Photographer and naturalist Sushma visited the place and shared her picture of this magnificent bird….
Left to stay at the foothills of Shivagange Hills at Shivagange Foothills Stay for a camping trip arranged by BASCOOL. It was a scenic drive… On the way we passed this small hillock near Shivagange… the floating clouds touching the top were nice to watch but we had to go on to reach the homestay…
Don’t bother if its nice or not… just in making an attempt – we learn so many details that we’d ignored otherwise. “A drawing is simply a line going for a walk” (Paul Klee) Don’t bother if its nice or not… just in making an attempt – we learn so many details that we’d ignored…
Looked like the funnel is the final part of the nest after it gets approved. Yes, the funnel (or the entrance lobby!) is the finishing touch, after the nest has passed inspection. ~ Deepa Mohan
The spectacular coral tree has so many guests If you just can’t get enough of it, you can look at this video – better still find one in your neighborhood and spend some time with it.
Chiguru – an initiative from Cleanup Turahalli – has completed one month today. Chiguru – a germinating shoot, and typically prominent in Mango trees during the spring season, is an interactive program with neighboring children that brings them closer to nature. More than the program itself, its the overwhelming response by the children and their…
Prani – a pet sanctuary off Kanakapura Road, is a nice place that children enjoy visiting that develops their heart rather than just merely their intellectual knowledge. It creates a wonderful memory for them. Such interaction helps them overcome any intimidation, and gives good confidence with our fellow earthlings. Its a well-maintained place, and we…
On an afternoon walk, there were birds all around, and it looked like the slightest movement would drive them off. Standing still and listening, apart from their sounds, there are the sounds of their movements among the leaves all around… captured in audio/video to a little extent. But there was a sense of gratitude in…
Mandya’s usually considered as an intermediary milestone along the way to Mysore or any other place… we never imagined we’d actually go to this place for a visit. But when we did go to a homestay over here, the surroundings were quite unexpected. We’d probably gone at the perfect time, just after the monsoon, and…