The White-browed Wagtail is a large wagtail at 21cm. This is a slender bird, with the characteristic long, constantly wagging tail of its genus. It has black upperparts, head and … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

Spot-billed Duck, also called Grey Duck, this bird is found in the wetlands of India. Large dark brown duck with scaly-pattern plumage. Bill is black with yellow, orange spot on … Continue reading →

The elegant Great Egret is a dazzling sight in many a North American wetland. Slightly smaller and more svelte than a Great Blue Heron, these are still large birds with … Continue reading →

Cooking time: 25 mins Ingredients to make Avalakki/Poha (Salted) 1)200g medium avalaki/poha/flattened rice. 2)½ medium size Capsicum. 3)½ cup of green peas. 4)½ medium size onion (optional). 5)½ lemon. Seasoning: … Continue reading →

Ingredients to make Sabudhana Khichidi, South Indian Breakfast 1 cup sabudhana (sago). 1/2 cup roasted and ground peanuts. 1 Potato finely chopped. Salt to taste Few sprigs of curry leaves … Continue reading →

Ingredients to make Rava dosa Rice flour – 1 1/2 cup Rava – 1/2 cup Maida / all purpose flour – 2 tbsp Jeera/cumin seeds – 1 1/2 tsp Green/red … Continue reading →