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A paradise on wings
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary (0.67 sq. km) is about 18km form Mysore (Karnataka) situated on the banks of the river Cauvery. This Bird Sanctuary owes its existence to the world famous ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali who convinced the Maharaja of Mysore in 1940 to declare Ranganathittu as a protected area. The... -
Charminar at dusk
Charminar is the emerald of Hyderabad city and has become an inseparable part of the history of Hyderabad. Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty in 1591 AD, built this edifice. This splendid piece of architecture has is a square alike structure with 4... -
Here I go bird watching again!
Ashy Prinia The Ashy Prinia or Ashy Wren-Warbler (Prinia socialis) is a small bird (13-14 cm) belonging to the warbler family. It is commonly seen in the gardens and farmland and has very distinctive colours. It has a longish tail, which is usually held upright. These birds are often heard... -
Flying in the air, strings attached
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Nanded beckons
Two Hundred and ninety kilometer from Hyderabad on the banks of river Godavari is the Takhat Sachkhand Shri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib Gurudwara of Nanded. This is one of the five High seats of Authority of the Sikhs. It was here where Shri GuruGobind Singhji breathed his last. Maharaja Ranjit Singhji,... -
Bird watching with my camera
One of the most challenging types of nature photography is Bird photography. It’s a humbling experience, as we only have so much control over wildlife. Birds in the wild are often difficult to approach, as they never stay in one place for long. Because of their small size and fast–paced...
