Bauhinia vahlii… Largest creeper and a wonder plant!!

With the onset of monsoons, the largest creeper in India, Bauhinia vahlii also known as Camel’s foot climber, locally known as Maloo climber is in full bloom along the hillslopes in the lesser Himalayas. The flowering in this plant species starts from the month of April – June. Bauhinia vahlii or Panera vahlii is aContinue reading “Bauhinia vahlii… Largest creeper and a wonder plant!!”

Featured on Feedpost top 20 wildlife conservation blog website in 2021

I am happy to share with you all that my blogsite ‘Dr. Chandrima Debi’s Blog http://www.chandrimadebi.com is featured among top 20 wildlife conservation blogsite in the world according to #feedspot. I thank you all for your faith, support, motivation and encouragement. Without your support this milestone could not be achieved. Top 20 Wildlife Conservation BlogsContinue reading “Featured on Feedpost top 20 wildlife conservation blog website in 2021”

Clouds, after rainshowers!

The skies over Mussoorie – Landour, always astound one with the clouds changing forms and shapes with different seasons, as if almighty has set spectacular screensaver in the high skies. These mystic clouds can tingle creative corners of mind. These clouds sometimes play hide and seek between manifold layers of mountains, they rise up goContinue reading “Clouds, after rainshowers!”

Mussoorie Skies 1!!!

Sunset in and around Mussorie is a breathtaking experience. The silhouettes of clouds lifting over valleys and mountain embed an everlasting tranquility in the mind and soul. I tried to capture the moment through my mobile lens. “Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add colorContinue reading “Mussoorie Skies 1!!!”

Flowers uplift mood!!

There is something mystic about flowers, which can uplift spirits,motivate and inspire. So, here I am, sharing pictures of fresh season’s flowers from the hillside. Thank you!!! https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ChandrimaDebi/ https://www.instagram.com/debichandrima/ https://youtu.be/Y8YCLKTq0Pghttps://youtu.be/C38TxFmW8vE https://www.facebook.com/SumanMitraPhotography https://www.sumanmitra.com/ @chandrimadebi ©All images and content are subjected to copyright © 2019 – 2021 chandrimadebi.com

In conformity with nature!!

With the pandemic, lockdowns and curfews life is struck somewhere within concrete walls. One has to think many times, before taking one step out of house, ofcourse with many precautions. Eventhough we are slowly adjusting our lifestyles but still there is a longingness to reach out to the nature and outdoors. Many of us mustContinue reading “In conformity with nature!!”

A lamented realm!!

As we celebrate World Environment Day,Ecological Restoration they say;Busy in conferences and meetings today,Making this day nice and gay!! Busy making policies, since 1972,Year passing by, it’s 2022;How many more occassions do you need,To understand, enact and rebuild. And temperature soars highAir conditioners sway,Purchasing drinking water;Oh!! loadshedding again today. While we are discussingAnother wilderness isContinue reading “A lamented realm!!”

Clouds in the sky!!!

It was an usual day during lockdown and I was gazing at the sky saddened by the agony of lost lives and pain due to pandemic. Suddenly, these clouds appeared and instilled new hope and faith in me. Thought of painting on canvas but few words slipped through my pen… Clouds in the sky, liftedContinue reading “Clouds in the sky!!!”

Biodiversity around me: Landour, Mussoorie

Three years ago, little did I know about the biodiversity in and around Mussoorie. I relocated to this beautiful hillside of Landour just after marriage and was deeply fascinated by the beautiful landscape and rich biodiversity. The whistling Himalayan breeze blowing through the tree leaves endows life and hope in each and every corner ofContinue reading “Biodiversity around me: Landour, Mussoorie”

Collared Owlet / Collared Pygmy Owl: Landour, Mussoorie

Today while hiking, I spotted this little owl camouflaged in the woods. The profused branches stealthed the little bird from casual eyesight. The Collared owlet (Glaucidium brodiei) also known as the Collared Pygmy Owl is the smallest Owl in Asia. This cute little bird of prey can be easily identified by the help of eyeContinue reading “Collared Owlet / Collared Pygmy Owl: Landour, Mussoorie”