Most of the 40 odd rivers that originate in the Western Ghats flow west to the Arabian Sea, but three flow east to the neighbouring states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Kabini is one of these rivers. It develops from two separate rivulets that wind around a 950 acre wooded island nestled amidst sylvan surroundings, called Kuruva Dweep. Continue reading
Conservation Tourism
Bird of the Day: Orange-headed Thrush
Beauty Of Kerala – Kovalam Beach
Kovalam Beach lies 16 km south of Trivandrum, the capital of Kerala. Ruled by the Chera and Chola Kings and later by the Dutch, Portuguese and British, Kovalam has historically attracted tourist around the world. The beautiful area is comprised of three crescent-shaped beaches separated by rocky outcroppings that form the main attraction of this beach. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Turkey Vulture
The Enchanting Backwaters
Kerala has an extensive network of backwaters which includes the entire network of canals, estuaries and water bodies formed by the inimitable craftsmanship of nature. There are 29 major lakes in the backwaters which give life to this unique eco-system. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Brown-breasted Flycatcher

Photo Credit: Michael Tiemann
Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala
Beauty Of Kerala- Kumbalangi
Kumbalangi is a tiny village facing the backwaters in the western part of Cochin. Described as the first eco-friendly tourist village in India, the village has been preserved in such a way that nature can be seen in its essence in order to strike a balance between tourism and the ecosystem.
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Bird of the Day: Chestnut-tailed Starling
Bird of the Day: Greater Flameback Woodpecker

Photo Credit: Michael Tiemann
Female – Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala
Bird of the Day: Magnificent Frigatebird (Los Dolores, Baja California Sur, Mexico)
Bird of the Day: Openbill Stork

Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka
Bird of the Day: Cactus Wren
Bird of the Day: Black-shouldered Kite

Chikmagalur, Karnataka
Visitors To Cardamom County
Since we border the famous Periyar Tiger Reserve we are familiar with unexpected wild visitors and welcome these guests from the national park. Yesterday we had Nilgiri Langur, Southern Rustic, Common Grass Yellow and the Bush Hopper Butterflies. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Hooded Oriole
Bird of the Day: Bay-backed Shrike

Bandipur National Park, Karnataka
Bird of the Day: House Finch
Bird of the Day: Brahminy Starling (Bandipur National Park, Karnataka)

Bird of the Day: Green bee-eater

Bandipur National Park, Karnataka












