Category: Walking with my camera
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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 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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Places to explore near Kadamakkudy Islands – St. George Church
More than two centuries old church built in the Portuguese way. If you like history and architecture, you must include this place in your Kadamakkudy itinerary. This is Baroque architecture, specifically showcasing Portuguese Colonial Baroque style (often referred to as Indo-Portuguese or Goan Baroque in South Asia). Key Architectural Features Visible
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Mother’s instincts
The Indian spot-billed duck (Anas poecilorhyncha) is a species of large dabbling duck that is a non-migratory breeding duck throughout freshwater wetlands in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the red spot at the base of the bill that is found in the mainland Indian population. When in water it can be recognized from a long distance…
