When I was in St Louis, I would, once in a while, buy the New York Times newspaper and bring it home. Once, when I did this, and was reading it, I came across an article on migrant birds being possible carriers of the Avian flu…and there was a picture of BAR-HEADED GEESE which was credited to M.Niranjan , who was not mentioned by name in the article.

I think I am looking deep within me, But I never see my faults. When I think I am overlooking Someone else’s faults, I am actually Looking them over carefully… My sense of superiority vaults; My criticisms run in a groove…) I wish I had the ability to see What could be better in me, Than to keep looking for ways That others could improve.

…a whine is the most difficult sound on earth to bear with,it goes through one’s head…. But it has to be borne sometimes. That’s the only way to prevent it from increasing in volume.

Here’s my favourite shot from Bandipur ….

Can you imagine, me not posting about an outing for several days…but miracles do occur. But now you have not been spared, so here it is…