“I am hearing many bird calls, particularly barbets and koels these (read – lockdown) days. I had never heard so many bird sounds earlier.” This observation from a friend that came up during a casual conversation set me thinking. My…
Quarry behind my house
A little over three decades ago, we moved into a newly constructed house on the outskirts of the city. At that time it was considered to be a location outside of town though there was a fair bit of civilization…
Trees in an Urban Context
An aggregation of trees in an urban environment has a great potential to support wildlife. This can be by way of gardens and parks, or for that matter trees lining city streets. A good diversity of trees will be very…