Among the blackbuck of Jayamangali
In Jayamangali, the blackbuck roam free and majestic, but human encroachment around the sanctuary is a cause for concern Continue reading Among the blackbuck of Jayamangali
Category: Travelogues
How far can those itchy feet take us? In this section, you can thumb through travel series, trip reports and more from Asia, Europe, Australia, Africa and the Americas. We haven’t been to Antarctica yet, but the day’s not far.
Spring arrives in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, flowers are blooming, waterfowl are cackling. The days are growing longer. Spring is here and a new cycle of seasons has begun Continue reading Spring arrives in the Netherlands
Mangalajodi – birds and serenity in a winter wetland
Mangalajodi in Odisha is not just a winter birding hotspot. To the passionate birder, this is a place of pilgrimage. Besides the opportunity to watch a number of species at extremely close quarters with minimum intrusion, it offers something else — serenity Continue reading Mangalajodi – birds and serenity in a winter wetland
Watching Butterflies – Field Lessons from Rishi Valley
In Rishi Valley, where trees and rocks are teachers, watching butterflies is a highly enjoyable part of the education. Here are field notes from wandering around the school grounds spotting butterflies on the last morning of 2017. Continue reading Watching Butterflies – Field Lessons from Rishi Valley
Rewind: Notes from a birding walk at Karnala Bird Sanctuary with BNHS on Dr Salim Ali’s birthday
Notes on sightings from a birding walk at Karnala Bird Sanctuary with BNHS on Dr Salim Ali’s birthday Continue reading Rewind: Notes from a birding walk at Karnala Bird Sanctuary with BNHS on Dr Salim Ali’s birthday
In Borneo, we met the Colugo – the Flying Lemur that isn’t
Daytime wildlife spotting in the rainforest can be luckless. But then, walking the coastal trail at Bako National Park, we met the extraordinary Colugo aka the Sunda Flying Lemur Continue reading In Borneo, we met the Colugo – the Flying Lemur that isn’t
Trip Report – In Pangot, a feast of Himalayan birding… and then some
Cut off from the world, the hours and days were filled with sights and experiences. Birds, inclement weather and elusive mammal sightings made this trip to Pangot memorable. It was digital detox royale! Continue reading Trip Report – In Pangot, a feast of Himalayan birding… and then some
Fragments of abundance in Valparai
In Valparai, an Eden of wilderness tucked away in the Anaimalai range of the Western Ghats, wildlife is easy to observe… and miss. Continue reading Fragments of abundance in Valparai
Seychelles Diaries – Morning in the mangroves
Among the diversity of habitats in the Seychelles, the mangroves are intriguing for the life forms they shelter. One such habitat, made accessible and enjoyable for the curious visitor by means of a wooden walkway, is close to the Avani Seychelles Barbarons Resort and Spa. The Vacoa Nature Trail takes you into the heart of the mangrove swamp beside the sea, urging you to watch crabs, fish, insects and birds that inhabit this unique ecosystem Continue reading Seychelles Diaries – Morning in the mangroves
Sharavathi Valley and the great web of life
The little big treasures of Sharavathi Valley won’t interest the seeker of charismatic mega-mammalian fauna. And that’s probably a good thing. Continue reading Sharavathi Valley and the great web of life
In the Andamans, nature is an artist
The Andamans. Looking out of the window of a passenger aircraft descending to land, it looks like any other mass of land. Look closely you will see the work of a maverick artist with a sense of humour Continue reading In the Andamans, nature is an artist
Three days in Corbett
Three days in Corbett National Park and Arun Menon returns with a bushel full of lifers… and the sighting of his life leaves us burning bright – with envy! Continue reading Three days in Corbett
Chasing a Sunset
When a sunset that seemed improbable only a moment ago bloodies the sky, it becomes the fulcrum balancing idle desolation and mad euphoria. A photographic meditation Continue reading Chasing a Sunset
When the search ends – musings from Kruger
A morning safari at Kruger evokes the question: What if animals thought as humans did? Continue reading When the search ends – musings from Kruger
Tropical Trance – Seduced by the Peruvian Amazonia
Thirty-five hours of flying and layovers are not good news for anybody’s carbon footprint, but if that is the price to pay for a peep into Amazonia, this sigh-filled travelogue is redemption enough. GAYATRI HAZARIKA can’t help gushing as she describes the biodiversity she encountered on her sojourn in Peru’s rainforest paradise Continue reading Tropical Trance – Seduced by the Peruvian Amazonia