Bird watching
Effortless Birding at Every Step in Ganeshgudi
The Old Magazine House is a popular spot among birdwatchers due to its remarkable ability to attract various birds. As you make your way towards Ganeshgudi, you'll be delighted to observe numerous exotic birds that are usually difficult to spot in other areas. It's no surprise, nature enthusiasts, particularly birders, regard the Old Magazine House as a prime bird-watching destination.
Capture a Huge Variety of Birds with Your Camera
When you think, "There can't be another variety of bird that I've missed", a new species of avian floats by you gently – that's Old Magazine House for you. During your stay and sightseeing, you'll come across birds such as brown cheeked fulvetta, dark-fronted babbler, yellow-browed bulbul, Blyth's reed warbler, blackbird, Indian yellow tit, white-bellied flycatcher, white-bellied blue flycatcher, the flame throated bulbul, rusty tailed flycatcher, grey wagtail, orange headed ground thrush, oriental white eye, magpie robin, black napped monarch, Asian paradise flycatcher, grey fronted green pigeon, puff throated babbler, orange minivet, white-rumped Shama, little spider hunter, Tickell's blue flycatcher, blue-capped rock thrush, Malabar trogon.
If you think that's the end of it, wait! We still need to mention the star attractions. You will spot Malabar pied hornbill, great Indian hornbill, Malabar grey hornbill, those little green bee-eaters and several other varieties.
The Experience of Staying in Old Malabar House
The entire property sports strategically placed bird baths. Expect birds like emerald doves, chestnut-tailed starlings, and magpies to visit you and splash some water in the bird baths. Wake up to the sweet songs of Malabar Whistling Trust in the ethnic cottages at sunrise.
Don't be surprised if you find pinching yourself to ensure you aren't dreaming. Old Magazine House is truly a heaven on earth. You will also find Malabar giant squirrels flinging around on the high trees, along with the occasional sounds of the barking deer. The sight of hornbills making their flight with wide-open wings is just breathtaking.
October to March is the Best time for Bird Lovers
Between October and March, the migrating varieties make their way to Ganeshgudi, so your chances of spotting different species increase dramatically. However, the resident species of birds can be spotted around the year.