Category: humans of kadamakkudy
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Life in Kadamakkudy Islands
The day was cloudy. When I reached Kadamakkudy I realised that it is high tide as well. The number of birds was very less. Clicked some, nothing very good. While driving back I saw these women harvesting the Pokkali rice. It was something pleasant. Special thanks to the Pokkali farmers who are still continuing with…
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Life in Kadamakkudy Islands
Michael is a local man, an expert in swimming, fishing and a small time tourism operator. He takes visitors to the interior areas of Kadamakkudy, especially mangrove forests, which cannot be accessed by other mechanised boats. The canoe is very stable as it is designed to carry passengers. We recommend this canoe to small groups…
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Life at Kadamakkudy Islands
When I was about to complete my birding for the day, I met Poly, another bird photographer with immense knowledge about birds of Kadamakkudy Islands, the environmental threats they are facing with too much intrusion into their nesting grounds especially mangrove islands. According to him there are people who even open up cycling tracks through…
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Why this bottle matters…
The Kadamakkudy Gold: Supporting Our Micro-Enterprises What started as a simple errand for my daughter turned into a realization about the heart of our local economy. For years, my daughter has insisted on only one source for her coconut oil: a tiny, one-room micro-mill in our village. When she says it’s the best, it is.…
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A chance encounter with the miners..
Today’s morning walk combined with bird watching and photography was a bit disappointing due to the adverse conditions. It was cloudy and foggy. To add to that it was high tide, which makes it difficult for the birds to find their food, the end result, no birds. Yes, every day cannot be exciting. Even a…