The pleasures of watching birds come to light during change of seasons and more so during spring when the trees shed their leaves. Here is an image of not 1 but 2 Spotted Owlets camouflaged perfectly in the colours of spring. Owls have always been considered as bad omen but this particular species of Owl (Athene brama) has been named after a Hindu God and Greek Goddess. They are difficult to spot due to their small size (19-21 cm) but have a loud and harsh call mainly during early dawn or after sunset. They prey on small insects, lizards and mice.

—H.S. Sreeranjini, Sharadadevinagar 1st Stage