In India, Tamilnadu is one of the top states with high number of birdwatchers. There are so many birdwatching sites in Tamilnadu that even a non-birder also gets to see birds in places like Vedanthangal. For core birdwatchers, Tamilnadu surprises with varying terrains from coastal zones to wet evergreen forests in Western Ghats.
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Moth Watching Experience
During the National moth week , we tried moth screen in our home and sadly with the giant lizards in our home, no moths came to our moth screen. We got a chance to visit Kalikesam eco camp for Moth watching. There also the results were dull. Our next moth watching experience was in Sirumalai. Along with Mr.Thalavai Paandi, Mr.Thanigaivel and Mr.Rameshwaran we set off to Sirumalai. Thalavai Paandi had arranged for a small genset , so that we can setup moth screen anywhere in the forest.
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பேரிஜம் சோலைக்காடுகளில் சில நாட்கள்
கொடைக்கானல் தமிழ்நாட்டில் ஒரு முக்கியமான சுற்றுலா தளம். எங்களுக்கு சுற்றுலா
தளங்களில் பெரிய ஆர்வம் இல்லையென்றாலும் கொடைக்கானலுக்கு பல முறை
சென்றிருக்கிறோம். அதற்கு காரணம் அங்கே உள்ள தனித்துவமான காடுகள்.
Manas National Park
Manas National Park is located in Assam. This forest is home for big mammals and the forest department allows safari ride for the tourists. I am not sure why this safari is not as famous as the ones provided in other Tiger Sanctuaries.
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Crimson Rose Butterfly migration to Srilanka
Thangachimadam, Arichalmunai,Dhanushkodi were few of the places we had in mind for bird watching. But wherever we had shoreline visibility, we stopped to check for birds. We saw a huge flock of Slender bill gulls and they were in beautiful pink plumage.
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இந்தியாவின் காட்டு மலர்கள் – Wildflowers of India
India has amazing floral diversity. Himalayan meadows, North east orchids, Western Ghats Balsams are few of the wonders one shouldn’t miss
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Tamil names of plants of Tamil Nadu
Here is a list of plants found in Tamil nadu and Tamil names for common plants. There are many medicinal plants in Tamil nadu which are commonly used by local people.
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Bees and Wasps of India
Here is a list of bees, wasps and hornets seen in India. These little insects can be seen in your backyard if you look closely.
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A Morning walk inside a scrub forest
The Eastern Ghats section in India is one of the least explored forests in India but much exploited. Exploration is always fun in a new terrain.
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How to Setup a Butterfly garden in India
How to setup a butterfly garden in India with some important tips and do’s and dont’s for attracting butterflies to your garden.
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