For nature lovers, birdwatching near Bangalore offers a peaceful escape into nature. At ChukkiMane eco-resort near Shivanasamudra, guests can enjoy a relaxing birdwatching experience in Karnataka, surrounded by the scenic Kaveri river basin landscape. Early mornings at ChukkiMane are filled with birdsong as visitors walk through countryside trails and observe diverse birdlife in Karnataka. The...
Pond herons are one of the most commonly found species of the Indian subcontinent. Docile by nature, they can be seen in their natural habitat as well as on the outskirts of villages. The first description related to the Pond heron bird was given in the year 1832, by Colonel W. H. Sykes. The bird...
The Greater Coucal, or Crow Pheasant (Centropus sinensis), is a non-parasitic member of the cuckoo order Cuculiformes. This widespread resident thrives across southern Asia, from India to south China and Indonesia, in diverse habitats like jungles and farmlands. At ChukkiMane by the Cauvery backwaters, just 100km from Bangalore, spot this striking bird clambering through shrubs—its...