Remember that long stare by the window being mesmerized by the routines of those birds, their long family chatters you never understood but were thoroughly amused to keep looking at, Most addicts of Birding have a similar story of falling in love with this amazing creation.
Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary (Kali Tiger Reserve) has earned its place as a paradise for Bird Watching thanks to the hundreds of species finding its home here along with many seasonal migrating birds. Best time for birding is around the fruiting season of fig trees in winter (October to April).
Birds of most interest have been Malabar Pied Hornbill, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Malabar Trogan, Great hornbill, Yellow-footed Green Pigeon, Pied flycatcher.
The bliss of waking up to the humming of these colorful entertainers, their lives surrounded around nurturing younger ones is a joy worth experiencing.