Tag: kadamakkudy
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Lesser whistling duck
The lesser whistling duck (Dendrocygna javanica), also known as Indian whistling duck or lesser whistling teal, is a species of whistling duck that breeds in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. They are nocturnal feeders that during the day may be found in flocks around lakes and wet paddy fields. They can perch on trees and sometimes build their nest in the hollow…
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The common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) sighted today at Valiya Kadamakkudy
The common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus) sighted at Valiya Kadamakkudy today
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At it again..the agony, ecstasy ..of bird photography
All geared up for bird photography again. Ever since I lost my two zoom lenses, I was keeping away from bird photography for a while. Now I am back at it, definitely not with a bang. I started very late, that is my 11:30 am to be precise. The weather was very warm and the…
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A recurring bamboo story which happens every year..
At this time of the year the Chinese fishing net operators come in search of the yellow bamboo which is light in weight hence will float in water. They create a floating boundary fence around their Chinese nets to prevent aquatic plants or hydrophytes entering their fishing nets. The rainy season is slowly coming to…
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Impact of Anand Mahindras tweet on Kadamakkudy – A positive risk
Will Kadamakkudy Islands become like the goose with the golden eggs? The chances are very high. After Anand Mahindras latest tweet, the inflow of tourists have increased rapidly and is getting beyond the capability of these tiny islands with its enormous bio-diversity to digest. If not managed properly, soon this place will become another glorified…