Category: prakriti

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the elusive frogmouth and the cup fungi

Ceylon Frogmouth, Batrachostomus moniliger, also known as Sri Lanka Frogmouth, at the Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Thattekkad. Male and Female. The Ceylon Frogmouths are nocturnal in nature, and are found in the Western Ghats...

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red whiskered bulbul

Red whiskered Bulbul | Pycnonotus jocosus | Red whiskered Bulbul nesting. Lo and behold the beauty of the red whiskers! Adult bulbuls are around 20-22cm long. A few studies show that males have slightly...

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nature, bounded and bonded

We took a long long break after the wedding. Guess what we were doing mean time?!   We got this teeny weeny frog from the bush nearby home. Yet to be identified. Seems it loves...

onam with nature 19

onam with nature

Oru ettukaliyude onappookkalam.. a spider’s web design (!!) evoking memories of the long lost Onam days I used to celebrate at home in Kerala. Photograph taken while I was at home during last Onam....

the small copper 11

the small copper

The Small Copper or the Common Copper, Lycaena phlaeas Family: Lycaenidae. After the peacock, herez a small, colorful butterfly.. it is widespread and common across Europe, Asia and North America.. The crimson fire like...