Learner’s Journal

Life is all about learning.

Where Rain Lilies Bloom

I was fascinated by this beautiful pink flower I had seen first in a nondescript Himalayan hamlet in Uttarakhand. But, it was only recently that I learned it’s called Rain Lily. I instantly loved the…

People & Places, Valley of Flowers

Valley of Flowers National Park in Uttarakhand, is a part of Nandadevi Biosphere Reserve. During the season, the expansive valley blooms with spectacular wildflowers. Some rare and exotic flowers found in the Himalayas, belong to…

Friday Travel Pic, Mother Turtle and Sand Trails

Captured beneath the hues of a golden morning light, here’s a Friday Travel Pic tracking the journey of a mother turtle who left gentle imprints on the sandy shores of Velas.

Plants Waking up From a Sweet Slumber

Seasons are changing, and there now is warmth in the air. A little birdie that visits my garden some days, chirped the other day – “spring is around the corner”. The morning gardens look happy…

Sarus Crane and Hooded Pitta in Watercolours

Painting with watercolours is therapeutic, if you have done that, you’d agree with me. Of course, any form of art is therapeutic for that matter but I especially love watercolours for its fluidity. I had…

Carpenter Bee, the Iridescent Winged Bug

As I strolled this morning, I saw an interesting bug on the sidewalk, that looked quite outsized for I couldn’t miss it and caught glimpse of it from the corner of my eye as I…

Silver Hawk Moth at the Garden

Found this Silver Hawk Moth couch-surfing at the garden. The pot it chose to crash at is one of my favourites – String of Pearls. Today’s blog is both an entry into the Learner’s Journal…

Up Close: Watching Asian Koel

The female koel bird, of cuckoo family, lays eggs in other birds’ nests, particularly, crow’s nest as the eggs of the two birds are quite similar in colour and pattern.

Butterflies of Assam

I had prepared this video for a wildlife NGO that I was volunteering with for a short writing project. Since it was never published for some reason, I’m taking the liberty and adding it to…

Dragonfly and Happiness

‘Dragonflies are kisses from heaven’ Saw this pretty jewel-winged creature the other day. Looking at its shiny wings reflecting brilliant colors and hues, I suddenly got curious to know what dragonflies mean in different cultures,…

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