I went with

Sandeep Chakrabarti

to visit the farmhouse and the camping shed he and Joy are getting ready in the Hosur area…..

Here’s the farmhouse, which is now in the finishing stages:

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I sighted several birds, amongst them, this RUFOUS TREEPIE feasting on its catch: and this RED-VENTED BULBUL one of many in the trees around: The butterflies were there in plenty: here's the COMMON FOUR-RING: A PLAIN TIGER: a PALE GRASS BLUE with its wings open, and closed: this COMMON CROW isn't a bird: I found these COMMON GULLS mating: this weird version of the EMIGRANT looked quite different! Several reptiles and amphibians were sighted too; here is the PENINSULAR ROCK AGAMA in full breeding colours. there were several TADPOLES in the pond: A stray dog was feasting on the skeleton of a snake: alas, another beautiful mammal, this FLYING FOX had been electrocuted by the power line: It was obvious that several of them used the trees nearby to roost. My sightings of insects included this WOLF SPIDER deep in its funnel-shaped web: Several feathers at the mouth of this ANTS' NEST told a tale of a dead bird carried inside for food: SOCIAL SPIDERS had started their construction, too! Several plants were very interesting, too: The scenery as I walked around was lovely: And here is Joy, pointing out interesting things in the seasonal stream nearby:

I do hope you enjoyed the visit to Sandeep and Joy’s rural home!

they are also preparing a camping area and a dormitory that wildlife enthusiasts who want to explore the area can use; there is power and water, and once it’s ready, it will be a good place for families to take their children for a short, yet interesting nature trail.