Birds Near My House

  Indian Palm Squirrel Wildlife and nature are incomplete without the existence of Mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates. Though the birds play a major role in our backyard, there are other creatures in our backyard, and the layout cannot be ignored. There were big mammals like leopards that existed around our layout a few years ago. This created panic amongst the nearby farms and houses as their farm animals and dogs have been targeted by the leopards. Fortunately, the leopards wandered off from this area as human habitation began to increase in the locality.     Sometimes, we have Wild boars as visitors who come to damage some crops nearby. They visit our layout quite often. I have not seen them though I heard they are well known to steal bananas, coconuts, and other crops. They are also well known for their skill in separating the husk of the coconut from the coconut fruit.   Small mammals along with various reptiles and amphibians are...

  Other Small Mammals     Indian Grey Mongoose – We are lucky to have a few grey mongooses around our place. The presence of the grey mongooses in this area has seen a decrease in the population of the deadly snakes. They have made their home around one site overgrown with bushes and weeds. Ironically, the owner of the site had installed a notice board with the wordings of “Trespasser will be prosecuted”. I have seen them occasionally. Sometimes they are looking out for food or going after their young ones or sometimes being attacked by some birds.   Rodents There are different species of rats and rodents differing from big to small sizes around our layout. I also came to know that one species of rat dwelling in coconut trees survived on the flowers and the small coconuts. Rats are indeed a pest to human life and living. We had trouble with them as they entered our parked car, esp. During the pandemic times when the car was barely used. Th...