Every year on January 19, the world celebrates International Flower Day. It is a day to mark the bond between the individuals and encourage people to express their love and appreciation to friends, family, and even strangers through the gift of flowers. So, we thought of using this opportunity to spread love, awareness, and respect … Summer flowering | Top 9 trees in Central India Read More » The post Summer flowering | Top 9 trees in Central India appeared first on Naturalist Diaries ..read more

Dr Salim Moizuddin Abdul Ali, commonly known as Dr Salim Ali, was India’s finest ornithologist, famously known as the ‘Birdman of India’. He was one of the pioneers of wildlife conservation in India. So, on his birth anniversary, we decided to cherish his memory and remember him through someone who knew him personally. Someone who … Remembering Dr. Salim Ali | Ft. Dr. Erach Bharucha Read More » The post Remembering Dr. Salim Ali | Ft. Dr. Erach Bharucha appeared first on Naturalist Diaries ..read more

Owls are some of my personal favourite birds. I believe many of us love owl watching. While reading more facts and information about them, I came across really funny yet terrifying myths about owls. No wonder, there are many myths about owls throughout the world. Having said that, From decorations for Halloween to horror and … 6 surprising myths about owls across the world Read More » The post 6 surprising myths about owls across the world appeared first on Naturalist Diaries ..read more

Wildlife is full of wonders! Sometimes it is surreal, tranquil, peaceful and sometimes it is a full-fledged battle royale. Snakes are some of the fiercest creatures on the planet and definitely some of the deadliest as well. Be it the wrath they havoc on their prey or their highly potent venom, these creatures are not … Venom VS Venom-Cobra VS Russell’s Viper Read More » The post Venom VS Venom-Cobra VS Russell’s Viper appeared first on Naturalist Diaries ..read more

The basic necessities of life rely on biodiversity. As humans, we have three basic needs: food, water and shelter. And regardless to say, all of these three needs are, directly or indirectly, satisfied by biodiversity. This makes biodiversity as the most important aspect of our survival. But, how will we conserve and protect this biodiversity … What is biodiversity | World Biodiversity Day Read More » The post What is biodiversity | World Biodiversity Day appeared first on Naturalist Diaries ..read more

Have you ever noticed that different birds come and go around you with the changing season? While most of them can be heard and seen throughout the year, some of them disappear as the season changes. This is nothing but bird migration. So, welcome back once again to Naturalist Diaries and in this article I … Bird migration | Bird migration map Read More » The post Bird migration | Bird migration map appeared first on Naturalist Diaries ..read more

The usual time for tourists to visit any wildlife destination is during winters or summer. And, rightfully so. Wildlife sighting wise these are the best times to visit a protected area, however, the feel of the forest during the monsoon is just something else! Cool breeze, the drizzling sound of water as it falls off … 6 best Indian national parks that are open in monsoons Read More » The post 6 best Indian national parks that are open in monsoons appeared first on Naturalist Diaries ..read more

Out of the blue, in a few of my recent conversations with the guests, I was discussing more trees. Many guests are keen to know trees in India that grow rapidly, form a good canopy and of course, are evergreen tree species. After all, they give great comfort on a hot safari day. These conversations … Evergreen trees of India | Top 5 shade-giving trees Read More » The post Evergreen trees of India | Top 5 shade-giving trees appeared first on Naturalist Diaries ..read more

My journey in the wild started with a developing interest in bird watching. As I explored more in this field, I began to learn about butterflies, trees and mammals. The process of understanding new sectors of wildlife while playing the role of expert for the guests is challenging yet fun. However, the topic that I … Snakes in India | Big Four snakes of India Read More » The post Snakes in India | Big Four snakes of India appeared first on Naturalist Diaries ..read more

For the wildlife tour of India, Royal Bengal Tiger is perhaps the face of it. The sheer amount of contribution it pays in attracting people from all corners of the world to India is impeccable. Its majestic gaze, beautiful yellow-orange coat with black stripes, a graceful walk through its kingdom is what thousands of people … Tigers of Satpura | Satpura Tiger Reserve Read More » The post Tigers of Satpura | Satpura Tiger Reserve appeared first on Naturalist Diaries ..read more