Mysuru: Dr. S. V. Narasimhan, a family physician based at Virajpet in Kodagu district, is an avid birder, nature lover, adept at computers, Karnatak music and astronomy.
Author of Feathered Jewels of Coorg, a field-guide to 310 species of birds found in Coorg, Dr. Narasimhan is the pioneer in spreading wildlife conservation messages through his unique hand-painted Wildlife Message Cards that are sent free to individuals throughout the world to mark the Wildlife Week.
Total number of hand-painted cards made by him this year is 1,970; in 33 years, 66,430 cards. Total recipients this year including Star of Mysore – 1,160; in 33 years – 11,463 persons.
The Special Wildlife Messenger of this year is Chestnut-bellied Nuthatch (Sitta castanea) — a restless, tree climbing, sparrow-sized bird with a slender bill. It has a wide foot with long toes to grasp the tree bark; moves on the tree with jerky hops and it is a splendour to see the bird descending upside down, looking for insects and seeds. It makes its nest in tree holes or crevices, lined with leaves and moss.
This post was published on October 11, 2017 6:22 pm