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Desktop Calendar: June 2010

May 30, 2010 Calendar 4 Comments

Meenmutty falls, Wayanad, Kerala. Captured during weekend cycling ride in Wayanad, organised by Cycling and More.

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Flying Citizens of Kokkare Bellur

May 7, 2010 Birds, Karnataka, Kokkare Bellur, Mandya, One day outing, Summer 4 Comments

Kokkare Bellur – I visited the place again, third time. Last to visits were in the months of January and April. This time it was mid of March. There were plenty of Painted Storks and Pelicans. Busy with their nesting for the season, listening to the whirring sound of their wings was a nice experience. It was overcast day and when I reached the place it was past 10AM. I managed to get these photos with my 18-200 lens.

Photos from my previous visits: Jan 2007 and Apr 2008

Desktop Calendar: May 2010

Apr 30, 2010 Calendar 3 Comments

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Background photo: Ryde beach, Isle of Wight, UK

Wayanad Beckons

Apr 9, 2010 Cycling, Kerala, Wayanad, Weekend Getaway 3 Comments

Last time I visited Wayanad was in December 2006. It was a 3 day errand around Kalpetta, the district head quarters Wayanad. First two days were spent in visiting the lakes, dams and also safaris at Muthanga wildlife sanctuary & Tholpetty wildlife sanctuary, reserving the last day for trekking up Chembra peak.

Now after three and half years, I am visiting Wayanad this weekend. A two day visit – cycling around the tea estates, passing by the Chembra peak and visit to Meenmutty & Suchipara falls.

Read about the event organised by “Cycling and More” – here

More on the ride once I’m back.