The western ghats of India are a mountain range that runs parallel to western coastal belt. Covered by thick forests it hosts rare medicinal plants, vivid flora and fauna, scenic beauty spots, rivers and streams. The range starts from Kerala in the south and to Maharashtra in the north.

I had the deepest desire to watch endemic species up close and only one place could fulfill that- Dandeli. So, I packed my bags, headed to this small town and spent three days. It was during the year end, so I could not get an accommodation at Dandeli. However I managed to stay at Kalache, a remote village near Yellapur. This place comes under Western Ghats of India and it offers an amazing bird diversity.

Besra

Malabar Pied Hornbill-female

Malabar Pied Hornbill-male

Orange Minivet-male

Orange Minivet-female

Crimson backed Sunbird-male

Crimson backed Sunbird-female

Plum headed Parakeet-male

Plum headed Parakeet-female

Vernel Hanging Parrot

Hill Myna

Grey fronted Green Pigeon

Chestnut headed bee eater

Malabar Grey Hornbill-juvenile

Malabar Barbet

Flame throated Bulbul

Yellow browed Bulbul

Square tailed Bulbul

Indian Yellow Tit

Blyth's Starling

Malabar Trogon-female