Birding

Hear the cheerful "chik-chik-chik" calls echoing from ChukkiMane's bamboo groves and farm edges—home to the lively Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus). This 20cm tropical Asian native, with its tall black crest, red cheek patch, and white-tipped tail, is a delightful sight amid our Cauvery backwaters. Distinctive Looks & Calls Brown above, whitish below with buff flanks...

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...