Plants & Scenary

The south West monsoons were still in force & every evening around 4 p.m. brought a bout of rainfall that added that special charm to the countryside that only rains can bring.

The morning mist

Could this be the Violet Asytasia or Rosy Milkweed Twiner? Experts pls ID or confirm this

Above & below : Grape-leaved Mallow

Wild mushrooms collect rain-water

Rain water holders!

A tiny gem on the forest floor

Experts Pls ID this wildflower

Experts Pls ID this wild flower

Concrete Structures

Sure even a dense forest has some concrete structures for us city folks to stay in

The cottage at the far end of the campus where Romulus Whitaker stays when he visits ARRS

An old stone insciption, the King Cobra is revered by the local inhabitants

this and the pictures that follow are of the 200 year old house in Agumbe village where the Indian Tele-serial Malgudi Days was shot. A real charming house that brought back fond memories of the spunky lad Swami & his friends.

Invasive Species

What could be the most invasive species on earth but our species of course - So here we are!

In the Land of the Dead (so many dead trees around!

Relaxing in the dining area

De-leeching : Leach socks filled with tobacco did not prevent leeches from latching onto my hand

Anila enjoying the early morning birding

Crossing the stream

Checking the photos

"Whoa" said the leeches "some new cuisine for breakfast!"

The ARRS team of researchers

BNHS group

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