It was one of those usual vacation mornings when I start my not-so-early morning walk along the long corridor in my home at Piparwar. While walking, I had made it almost a habit to peer out of a window which is at the one end of the corridor. The window commands a serene view to a row of trees among […]
World Sparrow Day
I have been aware of World Sparrow Day initiative for the past two years, but I have no idea what possessed me not to make a post about it in my blog. Actually, I do have a vague idea that it had something to do with my laziness (about which I’m not going to elaborate, mostly because I’m feeling quite […]
Book Review: Of Birds and Birdsong
Of Birds and Birdsong by M. Krishnan Rating: 5/5 Of Birds and Birdsong is one of those books that capture your heart as soon as you lay your eyes on their pleasing cover and title. But, it’s neither the cover nor title that holds the real appeal of this book; it’s the content: a beautiful collection of writing on birds […]
They crossed my way that fateful day
Ever since the huge windows in our balcony got framed with reflective glasses it became usual for us to expect flying delicacies, mostly at bird rush hours, either flitting around or simply perching in the bars of window cage. For some it served as a suitable spot for morning gatherings, noon rests and evening chatters, but for most the glasses […]
Birding Meme
1. What is the coolest bird you have seen from your home? Without any doubt, Yellow-Cheeked Tit. The first time I spotted a pair, it was the end of March, 2009. For a year, they visited our balcony everyday, without gap of a single day. However, recently they aren’t visiting us, yet every now and then, we do spot them […]
Birdwatching report: Day 04, 05
A separate entry recorded on 16th December for the birdwatching that I did on 14th and 15th December while traveling to a nearby (yet faraway) town, Chatra. On 14th December, we’d to travel to Chatra (a small, densely populated township 70 kms away from Piparwar) to meet my eldest sister. Even though, I was somewhat against covering such a long, […]