Barnegat, NJ
Bird of the Day: Harlequin Duck
Barnegat, NJ
Gavi Sightings
Bison – The Indian Gaur grazing in the forest
Here we share some of the snapshots by Ms. Prianna, who took a trip to GAVI- a wildlife sanctuary, while staying with Cardamom County.
Tigerkill
People come to the Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary in hopes of seeing tigers. Few do, but with a dwindling population and excursions limited to the fringes of the reserve, it’s no surprise. However, the tigers that do venture on the edges of the forest, mere kilometers away from Thekkady, leave ample evidence of their lifestyle. Paw prints are a common sight, and less frequently, carcasses of their prey. Simply being in their habitat is an experience worth having. (Warning: slightly graphic images below) Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Northern Hawk-Owl
Amherst Island, Ontario
Forest Adventures
Here we are sharing the rare collections of Mr.Kannan (a senior forest watcher), a person who is particularly adventurous and due to his fortunate job is able to stay deep inside the forests to study and share the habits of wild animals. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Scarlet Minivet- Female-R/ Male-L (Gavi, India)
Photo: T.J. Varghese
Patagonian Expedition Race
Ready, Set…And the Race is On!
We had the good fortune to work directly with the Patagonian Expedition Race and its founders for several years, both behind the scenes and in the field, and it was an exhilarating experience to say the least.
Blending adventure, conservation, sportsmanship and the ancient concept of finding “the sacred” in nature, the race gives athletes the opportunity to test their ingenuity and endurance while bringing attention to one of the earth’s last wild places. Continue reading
Cardamom Plantations
Kerala’s hill districts are a historical hub of trade and culture – George discussed a bit of that history in his previous post. But spice plantations, which are one of the region’s main economic assets, are not very similar to most people’s view of agriculture. Enormous flat fields of rigidly regimented plants are not a common sight here (except for rice paddies), and spice plantations are quite different from this doctrine. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Little Bee-eater
Mpala Research Center, Kenya
Animal Sightings At Periyar Tiger Reserve
We’re happy to share some of the photos of our guests Mr. & Mrs. Jackob (who enjoyed the “Nature Walk” at the Periyar Tiger Reserve) while staying at our Cardamom County. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Wood Stork
Everglades, FL
Flowers in Kerala
I’ve posted about flowers in Kerala before, with no knowledge of their names or properties. Salim has covered many flowering plant species in his posts, providing scientific, cultural, and historical insights for each species. My aim is not to educate, but to encourage further interest via art. Continue reading
Periyar Sightings: February 12, 2012
These are some of the pictures taken by Ms. Laila, who stayed with us at Cardamom County, from her excursion at Periyar Lake Tiger Reserve. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Gray Jay
Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario
Periyar Sightings: February 11, 2012
We are sharing some of the snapshots taken by Mrs.Susanne from Switzerland who stayed at Cardamom County, Periyar Tiger Reserve.
Stars Shine, Colors Flow
Some pieces of art are so iconic and powerful it is difficult to imagine any interpretation or alteration that wouldn’t result in angry outcries. (The cleaning of the Sistine Chapel ceilings is a case in point.) The piece below, created by Greek artist Petros Vrellis successfully balances reverence and imagination.
Bird of the Day: Galapagos Dove Galapagos Islands, Ecuador)
Monitor Lizard
Photos By Kannan
The Monitor Lizard is a carnivorous reptile with a diet of eggs, smaller reptiles, nestling birds, grasshopper and the like. Some species of monitor lizard also eat fruit and vegetation depending on where they live. Continue reading
Bird of the Day: Common Pauraque
Estero Llano State Park, TX
Periyar Experience
Photos by Mr.Ravi Varma, Director, Vishal Xperia Holidays Pvt.Ltd
A group of seventeen guests from the United Kingdom who stayed at Cardamom County for the last three days (7th Feb to 9th Feb) have shared their photos with us. They have had wonderful experiences in and around Thekkady.
