nature

  • Bush Quail

    Bush Quail

    Seen in groups of 7-10. Flies off with a sudden flutter that may scare somebody.

  • Dove

    Dove

    Drinks water by using it’s bill like a straw. Call is a soft and somewhat mournful cooing.

  • Iora

    Iora

    A good songster, makes wide range of sweet long drawn musical whistles and calls. Often seen clinging sideways or upside down on branches.

  • Warbler

    Warbler

    Eggs are greenish white with brown speckles. Most common song bird in United States of America. Known to get stuck in Orb spider webs.

  • A tale of Velvandi Valley

    A tale of Velvandi Valley

    Due to our never ending greed, we take Mother Nature for granted. In less than a century, we have witnessed climate change, health issues and species going extinct. This tale is not too uncommon.

  • Oriole

    Oriole

    Annual migration from Europe to Asia. A common threat is a stork.

  • Treepie

    Treepie

    Makes musical flute-like kok-ila. Participates in mixed hunting parties of birds. Nest is built by male & female both.

  • Shikra

    Shikra

    A very skillful Accipitrid, closely related to the sparrowhawk. Often hunts together.

  • Drongo

    Drongo

    Local name कोतवाल. Attracted to burning grasslands to feed on insects. Perches on grazing animals.