Backyard Wildlife: Diary of Neighbourhood Creatures  (English, Paperback, Guha Bikramaditya)

Well, first thing first. I am the most intellectually handicapped person when it comes to any kind of wildlife. Like every other Bengali child growing up among the rich traditions of Budhhadeb Guha, Bivutivushan and all other stalwarts, I did have my share of jungle fantasy. But then again, it is limited to occasional visits to forests of North Bengal, Assam and Orissa. And there also I have always enjoyed the serenity of the wild more than its creatures.

But this review is not about my enco...

A must read for the city dweller. The book acquaints one with our urban fauna with insightful information from the author's personal experiences. As cities grow rapidly with the green cover taken over by concrete spaces, this book does help in developing an appreciation, respect and awareness of birds, animals, reptiles that inhabit the interiors and borders of our urban surroundings. Some chapters also inform the reader of simple initiatives that one can take in spite of our busy lives to he...