It’s time for the chirping of pelicans at Kokkare Bellur near here. It’s also honey-mooning time for these birds on tree tops. The pelicans, migrating here from far and wide, lay eggs in the trees, help them hatch, nurture their bundles of joy, before flying off to their destinations.

Interestingly, English historian Jordon, has referred to the place in his book, 500 years ago itself. There is a care centre set up by the villagers for treating birds that accidentally fall off the trees.

While pelicans have already arrived, painted storks are expected to arrive in the village in huge numbers during the second week of January.