An Avian Quest in the Eastern Ghats
Sanctuary Asia|June 2017

Project Coordinator of the Care Earth Trust, Chennai, J. Patrick David travelled across some spectacular hills and sholas of the Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu (EGTN) to conduct a bird survey. The survey was part of a threeyear project to document the avian diversity of the region, supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

An Avian Quest in the Eastern Ghats

Unperturbed by the slight drizzle and the distant tussle between lightning and thunder, my colleague Vinoth and I decided to bike through a newly-laid road from Vepadi (500 m.) to Yercaud (1,530 m.) in the Shevroys. This is the third route that has been commissioned to the hill town of Yercaud. As the bike ascended the hills, the tarred road gave way to a mud road and we skidded dangerously a few times. By the time we reached Yercaud, the rain was heavier, and we found ourselves stopped by a long file of vehicles piled one behind the other, stretching for five kilometres or more. It was a Sunday and tourists had flocked to this beautiful hill station to escape the heat. When we finally reached Yercaud, we grabbed a quick bite, picked up our permissions from the forest range office and readied ourselves for an early start the next day. The majestic Shevroys and its remnant forests were part of our long journey through the hills of EGTN, which started in the Sathyamangalam Forest Division.

FIRST LEG (SATHYAMANGALAM AND ERODE)

Esta historia es de la edición June 2017 de Sanctuary Asia.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

Esta historia es de la edición June 2017 de Sanctuary Asia.

Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 9,000 revistas y periódicos.

MÁS HISTORIAS DE SANCTUARY ASIAVer todo
Why Children Are Needed To Help Save The World
Sanctuary Asia

Why Children Are Needed To Help Save The World

On my very first day in India, I encountered many marvelous new customs not practiced in the United States, my home country. But the most curious by far involved trees. Here and there, alongside the roaring streets of Mumbai were rings of marigold wreathed around twisting banyan trunks like dried rays of afternoon sunlight…

time-read
2 minutos  |
September 2019
Who's Who?
Sanctuary Asia

Who's Who?

Fact: all toads are frogs, but not all frogs are toads! Let’s unpack this...

time-read
1 min  |
September 2019
The Sea Raptor
Sanctuary Asia

The Sea Raptor

The White-bellied Sea Eagle Haliaeetus leucogaster is one of the most common raptors along the Indian coastline. Nevertheless, the sight of this soaring, broad-winged, white and black bird of prey is nothing less than majestic

time-read
2 minutos  |
September 2019
Bringing Up Bob Hoots.
Sanctuary Asia

Bringing Up Bob Hoots.

While we were visiting a friend’s farm in the village of Yelachetty, near Bandipur Tiger Reserve, we found Spotted Owlets nesting on the tiled roof… and one of the chicks on the kitchen floor!

time-read
2 minutos  |
September 2019
Yala, Land Of The Leopard
Sanctuary Asia

Yala, Land Of The Leopard

Yala is not only Sri Lanka’s second-largest, but also the most-visited national park in the island nation.

time-read
2 minutos  |
September 2016
Sanctuary Asia

The Wizards Of Oz!

Australia is not only a country, but also a continent. The land down under, cut-off from the rest of the world has an abundance of unique species of native animals, birds, reptiles, insects and plants.

time-read
5 minutos  |
November 2017
Scales & Tails
Sanctuary Asia

Scales & Tails

I was really excited and looking forward to the workshop on reptiles and amphibians at Nature’s Nest in Mollem, Goa, between June 24 and 26, 2017. It was my opportunity to meet renowned herpetologist Varad Giri.

time-read
5 minutos  |
November 2017
Big, Brilliant And Endangered
Sanctuary Asia

Big, Brilliant And Endangered

When one thinks of elephants, the first word that probably comes to mind is BIG! But elephants, while they may be the largest creatures on land, are not just big and powerful, they’re wise and sensitive as well. Recent scientific studies have established that they are among the most intelligent animals in the world.

time-read
2 minutos  |
November 2017
Earth Manners
Sanctuary Asia

Earth Manners

Everyday habits matter! Let’s be kind to the planet, animals and ourselves!

time-read
2 minutos  |
November 2017
World Scan
Sanctuary Asia

World Scan

CHINA’S IVORY TOWNAn explosive investigation by the Environmental Investigation Agency has revealed how criminal gangs originating from an obscure town in southern China have come to dominate the smuggling of ivory tusks poached from African elephants.

time-read
3 minutos  |
August 2017