Kingfishers of Karnataka

September 15, 2015

Kingfishers are small to medium-sized colourful birds belonging to the order Coraciiformes, with large heads, long pointed bills, short legs and stubby tails. They have a very wide distribution, and […]

The Monsoon and a Hundred Stories

September 01, 2015

 “Can you hear that, madam?” Basavanna, our naturalist, turned around in his front seat and whispered. I strained my ears, not unlike the spotted deer we had seen some time […]

Where have all the Sparrows gone?

September 01, 2015

Recently, as I was heading back to Indian Institute of Science, I happened to pass through Sanjay Nagar; specifically, through Geddalahalli bus stop. I heard a characteristic call amidst the […]

Down memory lane with Rom Whitaker

August 15, 2015

Romulus Earl Whitaker (known fondly as Rom to most) has single handedly influenced, perhaps, an entire generation to develop interest in reptiles. During the yesteryears, his Common Indian Snakes – A Field […]

Over the Hills – Pushpagiri

August 15, 2015

Though most of Coorg is known for its scenic beauty,one place kept cropping up in conversations with my trekking buddies. They spoke of a place where the lush green sholas […]

Termite Hill Gecko

August 01, 2015

Life in urban areas, for that matter, anywhere, can never be boring if you so choose. Well, I am not referring to the innumerable choices for recreation that are available. […]

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