To see a flutter, fly – biodiversity around Lamb’s rock
A biodiversity trail around Lamb’s rock, as we explore the who’s who of the landscape! What will it reveal? Find out, this coming weekend! We meet up at Lamb’s rock view point (has vehicle parking facility). Please carry water and come prepared for monsoon showers. Date: 20th July, 2019 Time: 9 am Duration: 3 hours […]
Intricate weaves – the pastoral landscape of Bikkapathimund
The shola grassland mosaic is intricately woven into the pastoral way of life of the todas. Join us as we tread gently,upon the grassy greens at Bikkapathimund We meet up at Kengamudi bus stop. Please carry water. Date: 6th July, 2019 Time: 10 am Duration: 3 hours Trail difficulty: Easy Cost: NNHS members: 250/- | […]
Through Tarnad mund’s Rolling Grasslands
“A landscape as seemingly endless as the sea. That is until you reach the cliffs.” Not often is a trail group closely followed for protection by a local tribal priest. And not often do said tribal communities allow outsiders to partake in their ceremonies. Much less get a quick crash course for […]
A Talk on Dr. Salim Ali and Man- Animal Interactions in India by Tara Gandhi
On the occasion of Dr Salim Ali’s 119th birthday, Tara Gandhi, one of Dr. Salim Ali’s students spoke of his life, his work and the inspiration behind her new book, Birds, Wild Animals and Agriculture. The talk covered human animal conflicts with emphasis on conflict with wild animals and resolutions in the context of agriculture. […]
Tamil Birders Meet, 2015
NNHS participated at the Tamil Birders meet which took place at the Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, Coimbatore. The agenda behind the meeting was to highlight the need to collaborate for better monitoring and understanding of birds from across the state. Another aspect which was highlighted was to increase communication between birders across the state. Independent […]
Mullur- Mandarai Trail
Mullur- Mandarai Trail The trail was kicked off from the mamaram toll gate under an overcast sky with birding and walking on our minds. Mr. Shivalingam was kind enough join us inside the gorgeous deciduous forests and assist our party with birding. Bearing in mind the possibility of an encounter with the elephants of that […]
