Wayanad, Kerala
Bird of the Day: Yellow-browed Bulbul
Wayanad, Kerala
Conservation Tourism
Wild Periyar: March 24, 2013
Elephants near periyar lake
Mr. Douglas, who is staying with us from Ghana, visited the Periyar Lake this morning and has shared some of his photos with us.
Beauty Of Thekkady – Ottakathalamedu
view of Kumily town and Thekkady
Ottakathalamedu is situated about 4 km from Thekkady at an altitude of 1300 metres above sea level, which provides an excellent view that includes Kumily town, the Periyar National Park and even the neighboring state of Tamil Nadu State. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Red-beaked Hornbill (Mole National Park, Ghana)
Photo credit: John Mason
Thamarassery Churam – Wayanad
Photo credits: Ramesh Kidangoor
Wayanad is located on the southern tip of the magnificent Deccan Plateau, known for its picturesque hill stations, sprawling spice plantation and luxuriant forests. Thamarassery Churam is the gateway to Wayanad. This pass through the Ghats, consisting of nine impressive hairpin turns within 14 km, connects the Calicut district to Wayanad. The view from the top provides an excellent  view of the green patches beneath. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Malabar Parakeet
Nagarhole National Park, Karnataka
Bird of the Day: Somali Ostrich (Abiata-Shala National Park, Ethiopia)
Photo credit: John Mason
Bird of the Day: Yellow-rumped Warbler
San Jose, CA
Beauty Of Kerala – Nelliyampathy
Photo credits: M N Shaji
Situated south of Palakkad Gap in an area once famed for its luscious oranges, Nelliyampathi is now blanketed in tea, coffee and cardamom plantations. The region was once owned by the Maharajas of Kollengode and Kochi and is now a part of the Nenmara Forest Division. It’s close proximity to the Parambikulam, Anamalai and Peechi-Vazhana wildlife sanctuaries add to its appeal. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Red Bishop (Mole National Park, Ghana)
Photo credit: John Mason
Bird of the Day: Purple Sunbird
female – Bandipur National Park, Karnataka
Bird of the Day: African Fish Eagle (Lake Chamo, Ethiopia)
Photo Credit: John Mason
Bird of the Day: Great Egret
San Francisco Bay Trail, CA
Bird of the Day: Rose-ringed Parakeet
Photo Credit: John Mason
Mole National Park, Ghana
Bird of the Day: Lesser Goldfinch
Saratoga Creek Trail, CA
Banasura Sagar – Wayanad
Photo credits: Jisa Reno
Made up of massive stacks of stones and boulders Sagar is the largest earth dam in India and the second largest in Asia. During the monsoon small islands are formed upstream by the swollen river and full reservoir. The large patches of water scattered against the backdrop of the Banasura mountains attracts photographers and nature lovers. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Jacana (Mole National Park, Ghana)
Photo credit: John Mason
Bird of the Day: Malachite Kingfisher
Beauty Of Kerala – Vagamon
Photo credits: Johny George
The Vagamon Mountains are located 1100 metres above sea level, 50 km from Thekkady on the western fringes of Idukki  District. Once a wild area, it was cleared by the early planters for the cultivation of tea and coffee, but its fabulous rolling grasslands and scenic mountain views continue to draw visitors. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: African Village Weaver (Kakum National Park, Ghana)
Photo Credit: John Mason
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