Birdwatching in Munnar

New to bird-watching? GAYATRI HAZARIKA, a recent but no less enthusiastic initiate to this charming passion, introduces you to the soulful joys of a pleasant outdoor activity that you can enjoy with a pair of good binoculars, a field guide and a modicum of patience. Toss in a camera, and the pleasures are yours to share.

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Yahoo Lifestyle Entertainment Photo by Gayatri Hazarika Wed 25 Apr, 2012 1:30 PM IST

Squirrels great and small: Birds are not the only treats for the observant nature-lover. The tiny Dusky Striped Squirrel (left) is a rare customer and as small as squirrels get in this part of the world. We found this one eating tree bark. Squirrels as we know them are small, dull-colored and confiding but the Malabar Giant Squirrel (right) is none of the above. Its enormous tail makes it look bigger. It keeps to the upper canopy where it even ... more
Squirrels great and small: Birds are not the only treats for the observant nature-lover. The tiny Dusky Striped Squirrel (left) is a rare customer and as small as squirrels get in this part of the world. We found this one eating tree bark. Squirrels as we know them are small, dull-colored and confiding but the Malabar Giant Squirrel (right) is none of the above. Its enormous tail makes it look bigger. It keeps to the upper canopy where it even builds bird-like nests. less