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Pikalara is a collective of naturalists dedicated to raising biodiversity awareness through immersive workshops and camps focused on wildlife and their habitats.

15/03/2026

Immersive birding workshops for curious beginners.

If you enjoy lakes, slow mornings, and quiet discoveries—
you already belong here.

Baanaadi – Introductory Birding Workshop

📍 Safari Quest, Mysore
🗓️ Apr 3-5 | May 1-3
(Friday evening - Sunday noon)

✨ No prior experience needed

The team in all smiles after 3 days of memorable sightings, learnings and many first birds.From early morning lake visit...
11/03/2026

The team in all smiles after 3 days of memorable sightings, learnings and many first birds.

From early morning lake visits and forest walks to indoor sessions on bird identification, this group dived into the world of birds with curiosity and enthusiasm.

For many, this was the beginning of their birding journey — learning how to observe, listen, identify and truly notice the life around us.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and made this 16th edition of Baanaadi – Introductory Birding Workshop so memorable.

thank you and your team for the warm hospitality and ensuring smooth logistics throughout the workshop! thank you for hosting us in your farm

Here’s to many more mornings with binoculars, birds and good company.

DM to join the next one ! 🦅

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Smiles, sightings & stories - Baanaadi – Introductory Birding Workshop 15.0📍 Chikkamagaluru | Feb 20–22, 2026Over three ...
03/03/2026

Smiles, sightings & stories - Baanaadi – Introductory Birding Workshop 15.0
📍 Chikkamagaluru | Feb 20–22, 2026

Over three immersive days in the landscapes of Chikkamagaluru, participants stepped into the fascinating world of birds — learning the foundations of bird identification, understanding habitats, behaviour, and sharpening their observation skills. Our nature walks were filled with memorable sightings, including few Western Ghats endemics.

A special thank you to our guest speaker, Mr. Shekar Dattatri, for an insightful and deeply inspiring evening session. Your perspectives added immense depth to the experience.

We extend our gratitude to for their support, and to the hospitality team for ensuring seamless logistics throughout the workshop.

And to every participant — your curiosity, enthusiasm, and joy made this edition truly memorable.

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Cheerful calls, constant movement, and a familiar presence in gardens and forests alike — bulbuls are among the most wid...
25/02/2026

Cheerful calls, constant movement, and a familiar presence in gardens and forests alike — bulbuls are among the most widespread and adaptable birds of Karnataka.

Feeding on fruits, nectar, and insects, they play an important role in seed dispersal and pollination, thriving everywhere from city parks to the Western Ghats.

Which bulbul is a regular visitor in your neighbourhood? 👀🎶
Tell us in the comments ⬇️


Grey-headed bulbul PC: Sahana M (Wikipedia commons)

Massive bills, powerful wingbeats, and an unmistakable presence in the treetops — hornbills are among the most iconic bi...
17/02/2026

Massive bills, powerful wingbeats, and an unmistakable presence in the treetops — hornbills are among the most iconic birds of Karnataka’s forests.

Strongly tied to old, mature trees, these fruit-eaters are vital seed dispersers, helping forests regenerate and thrive. Their presence, especially the Great Hornbill, often signals a healthy, well-protected habitat, especially in the Western Ghats.

Which hornbill have you been lucky enough to see in the wild?

Tell us below ⬇️

Happy faces from our Baanaadi - Introductory Birding workshop 14.0 which was conducted at Coorg between Feb 6-8, 2026. T...
13/02/2026

Happy faces from our Baanaadi - Introductory Birding workshop 14.0 which was conducted at Coorg between Feb 6-8, 2026.

The workshop introduced the participants to the world of birds and dived into topics about bird identification, behaviour, tips & tricks and conservation issues to name a few. During the nature walks, we got to sight and observe several endemic bird species and few sightings were quite the delight!

Special mention about our guest speaker - Mr.Shekar Dattatri! Thank you so much for your time and for the wonderful evening talks, it truly was an eye opener for all of us!

We’d like to thank for all the support and extend our gratitude to the hospitality staff for the smooth logistics and operations throughout the workshop.

We’d also like to thank every individual participant who contributed in making this event super fun & successful!

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When engineers struggled with loud tunnel booms from high-speed trains, they turned to an unlikely teacher — a bird.The ...
04/02/2026

When engineers struggled with loud tunnel booms from high-speed trains, they turned to an unlikely teacher — a bird.

The kingfisher’s beak lets it dive from air into water with barely a splash. By copying this shape, engineers made trains quieter, more energy-efficient, and even faster.

This is biomimicry — learning from nature’s 3.8 billion years of R&D.

Next time you spot a kingfisher, remember: you’re looking at a world-class engineer. 🫡

Cheerful calls, constant movement, and a familiar presence in gardens and forests alike — bulbuls are among the most wid...
03/02/2026

Cheerful calls, constant movement, and a familiar presence in gardens and forests alike — bulbuls are among the most widespread and adaptable birds of Karnataka.

Feeding on fruits, nectar, and insects, they play an important role in seed dispersal and pollination, thriving everywhere from city parks to the Western Ghats.

Which bulbul is a regular visitor in your neighbourhood? 👀🎶
Tell us in the comments ⬇️

Graceful perches, sudden sallies, and mid-air precision — flycatchers are among the most elegant insect-hunters of Karna...
01/02/2026

Graceful perches, sudden sallies, and mid-air precision — flycatchers are among the most elegant insect-hunters of Karnataka’s forests and woodlands.

Often seen darting out from shaded branches, these birds help keep insect populations in check and are especially rich in diversity across the Western Ghats.

Electric blues, chestnut browns, and sharp silhouettes by water’s edge — kingfishers are among the most iconic birds of ...
30/01/2026

Electric blues, chestnut browns, and sharp silhouettes by water’s edge — kingfishers are among the most iconic birds of Karnataka.

Found along rivers, lakes, wetlands, and even village ponds, these skilled hunters are a sign of healthy water bodies, feeding on fish, insects, and small aquatic life.

Which kingfishers have you spotted near your favourite waterbody? 👀
Tell us in the comments ⬇️

From unmissable green flocks over city skies to brilliantly coloured forest species, parrots and parakeets are among the...
28/01/2026

From unmissable green flocks over city skies to brilliantly coloured forest species, parrots and parakeets are among the most familiar birds of Karnataka.

Their specialized beaks allow them to crack open seeds, nuts, and fruits, playing a crucial role in their diet and ecosystem. Seed-eaters, fruit-lovers, and expert climbers, they play an important role in seed dispersal, shaping both forests and urban green spaces.

Tiny, iridescent, and always in motion — sunbirds bring flashes of colour to gardens, forests, and flowering trees acros...
22/01/2026

Tiny, iridescent, and always in motion — sunbirds bring flashes of colour to gardens, forests, and flowering trees across Karnataka.

Feeding on nectar and insects, they play a vital role as pollinators, especially in native and flowering plants, making them an important part of both wild and urban ecosystems.

Which sunbird visits your garden most often? 🌸👀
Tell us below ⬇️

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