Athirappilly project threatens hornbills

Mini Muringatheri   ATHIRAPPILLY (THRISSUR),   The Hindu, February 19, 2011 If you trek deep into the Athirappilly-Vazhachal forests in the Southern Western Ghats, chances are that you may hear, from up in the canopy of trees, a heavy whooshing sound – somewhat similar to that of a jet airplane. If you are lucky,...

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Bird survey spots a ‘newcomer'

K.S. Sudhi KOCHI,   The Hindu,February 15, 2011  Grey-necked bunting, a dry area bird, has been spotted from the shola forests of south Kerala. The bird, usually found in normal plains, was spotted at an altitude of 1,200 metres at Athirumala in Neyyar Wildlife Sanctuary recently. Researchers said the bird was very rare...

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Ponnambalamedu to be part of Periyar Tiger Reserve

Radhakrishnan Kuttoor The Hindu,Feb 15, 2011 PATHANAMTHITTA: Ponnambalamedu and surrounding forest areas under the Goodrickal range of the Ranni Forest Division will be annexed to the Periyar Tiger Reserve soon. Ranni Divisional Forest Officer L. Krishnaprasad told The Hindu...

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There is more to PTR than tigers

Giji K. Raman KATTAPPANA,   The Hindu, February 6, 2011  A Malabar pied hornbill in the reserve. The Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) harbours a wide variety of migratory and endemic birds too, with various ornithological surveys in the sanctuary recording 323 species so far. In a recent survey, nine new species, Spot-billed pelican, Pheasant-tailed jacana, Purple heron, Purple swamp hen, Western reef egret,...

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Now, Kurinji blossoms on your table

K.S. Sudhi The Hindu, Feb 03, 2011 KOCHI: Kurinji flowers of various hues are to blossom on your tabletops round the year. The managers of the Eravikulam National Park have come up with a Kurinji tabletop calendar this year showcasing 12 rare species of the plant variety. The name Kurinji evokes images of gregarious blossoming of the Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) in Rajamala and adjoining areas. Though much has...

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