by Thomas | Apr 24, 2022 | Birds, Featured, India, Madikeri, South India
Today was another productive day of birding at Coorg Wilderness Resort (CWR). Like I mentioned before, one just has to sit in the balcony of the luxurious suite of CWR and take in the glorious valley view. And birds will come calling at regular intervals. Here’s...
by Thomas | Feb 20, 2022 | Birds, Chikmagalur, Featured, India, South India
After many years, we made a trip to Chikmagalur. We first stayed at Primrose Villas for a few days and then at the more remote Flameback Lodges. Both the places turned out to be birding havens and we came back with frame-filling compositions of these small wonders....
by Thomas | May 18, 2014 | Animals, Bandipur, Endangered Species, India
In the Indian Wilderness, no two safaris look alike. And after two safaris in Bandipur National Park today, we decided to title this post as an ‘Off-Day’ in Bandipur National Park for all the right reasons. We started the morning safari on a cloudy winter...
by Thomas | Mar 31, 2013 | Birds, BR Hills, India
I was waiting near the Golghar in Jungle Lodges BR Hills to try and spot a Blue-capped Rock Thrush. They are known to frequent the Golghar area when it gets less crowded between breakfast and lunch time. After a couple of hours of waiting in vain, I looked around for...
by Thomas | Apr 17, 2011 | Birds, India
During our last trip to Corbett we were able to photograph adequate species of Doves and Pigeons to finally be able to do this long overdue post on these winged beauties. Emerald Dove is one of the most beautiful Doves found in India. They are a widespread resident,...