Up Close: Watching Asian Koel

Koel, a member of the cuckoo family, is commonly sighted in India. Having heard their melodious sound/calls since childhood, I wouldn’t pay too much attention to these birds (I confess) until I started appreciating nature more than I used to and also as I developed some interest in ornithology after coming across too many interesting birds on my travels.

Winter Wonderland: Kedarkantha Peak

I purposely walked a slow walk, so I could be alone – at least for some time.

I wanted to live that moment quietly and absorb it fully.

Aware of every single breath I drew, I focused on my steps, walking at my own, unhurried pace.

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 the blog here.

Friday Travel Pic – Majuli Island

Asian Openbill in Majuli – the river island in Brahmaputra, Assam.

Dragonfly and Happiness

‘Dragonflies are kisses from heaven’

Friday Travel Pic – Secret Waterfalls

One of the many gorgeous waterfalls of Meghalaya.

Nature in Timelapse

I want to be somewhere, where the clouds float by as I lay staring at the sky, grass blades swaying gently in the cool breeze. Where time goes by, slowly, letting me breathe in and absorb each millisecond.

Environment Day, Every Day

Since June 5th is celebrated as World Environment Day, but every day is really a day to care about it and work towards its betterment, I thought I’ll just share some lovely pictures of our wonderful environments.

Greater Coucals Lunching Together

Have seen one hopping around and keep hearing its deep voice almost every day. And finally, today saw a pair of Greater Coucals feasting, each preferring a different dish.

Biodiversity Day: We Are Part of the Solution

International Day for Biological Diversity is held on May 22 to create awareness about biodiversity issues. The theme for this year is ‘We’re part of the solution’ in continuation with last year’s theme ‘our solutions are in nature’.