I distinctly remember excitedly asking for the car to be stopped, much to the surprise of my co-passengers. This was on the outskirts of Chikmagalur, very near a coffee estate. Thankfully, the others in the car were aware of my…
Cicadas
A few tentative clicks quickly broke into a continuous high pitched whirring sound. Before I could realise, the entire forest was abuzz with this sound. It was so loud that it almost drowned the voice of my friend who was…
Cuckoo Wasp
The bags were packed and I was all set to head back home after a couple of days in the wild. I came out of my room after the customary last minute check for anything that might have been inadvertently…
Islands of Green – Climbers, Creepers, Vines
Climbers, creepers and vines are essentially plants that need support as their stems are weak. This nature of these plants can be effectively exploited to create the much-needed greenery, colour and visual relief in a city, given the recent accelerated…
Tree ducks
Ducks. For most, including birdwatchers, the moment the word is heard we are compelled to imagine a waterbody where one can see these birds swimming/floating on the waters. True. Ducks are indeed birds whose life is tied to water. They…