As the mist clears and a cool breeze sweeps in, we head out to the North Shore driving from Honolulu and stop at the quaint town of Haleiwa to take in the sights and sounds. We then follow the scenic route along the endless coastline of Oahu on the Kamehameha highway that hugs the northern…
Autumn sojourns during bird migration
As the temperatures dip and the foliage transforms to shades of yellow, orange and red, a celestial phenomenon takes place in the northern hemisphere. Birds begin to migrate southward en masse in search of greener pastures and plentiful food supply, often flying thousands of miles to reach their destination. For instance, a small songbird, the…
Song of the Red Whiskered Bulbul in Coorg
As the road begins to wind around the Western Ghats through the lush green, verdant landscape dotted with coconut trees, plantains, teak and betel nut, you get the feeling of gently being transported into another world. In the yonder, a mist descends over the rolling hills and coffee plantations, beckoning you to come feel the…
Warbler sightings in Fall
As the leaves change into brilliant shades of yellow and red, and the temperatures dip while nature ushers in autumn, a whole host of avian beauties begin their migration southward to warmer climates. Watching birds after a summer lull is exciting and challenging at the same time! A number of species undergo molting which causes…
Bird Photography 2007-2022
When I first started birding many moons ago, I used a pair of binoculars and a small notepad, just as any ardent birder would. However the photography bug hit me around fifteen years ago, and it has continued to evolve, leading to a deeper appreciation of natural beauty all around us! Hope you enjoy this…
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
On the outskirts of Orlando with its bustling theme parks and magical adventures, lies a serene nature preserve, Lake Apopka North Shore. The highlight of this sanctuary is a 11 mile stretch called Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, where you can take in the beauty of nature and watch birds from the comfort of your car….
Mellow Yellow Photo Contest
Kingbirder announced earlier this year a photo contest called “Mellow Yellow” and invited entries for photographs taken during the months of June/July 2020. The challenge was to photograph birds that have some hint of yellow on them. While there are plenty of bird species that have yellow color in their plumage, face, beaks etc., typically…
Spring Into Nature
Here’s a short video of bird photos that I took during this Spring!
House Wren
House Wrens can be found singing everywhere in the woods during Spring and Summer. While they flit about in bushes and thickets and are quite territorial, they often find interesting places to nest. I was following a couple of wrens moving about incessantly and noticed one of them disappear into a huge hole in a…
Spring -A Harbinger of Hope
After several weeks of quarantine, I finally stepped into nature with my birding gear, mask and all. It was a crisp sunny day filled with the beautiful sounds of migratory birds ushering in a new dawn amidst uncertain times!
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