Nostr notes by Harshad Sharma

This year, two of my four ponds are still dry in August - ...

2026-08-23T22:18:22Z

This year, two of my four ponds are still dry in August - previously, monsoons in July would refil them after summer.

It has rained so little that the tomatoes have not got blight - yay but also, yikes.

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2026-08-23T08:42:59Z

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I'm delaying capturing a specimen for a potentially new/ ...

2026-08-22T03:17:34Z

I'm delaying capturing a specimen for a potentially new/ undescribed moth species to send for further study because every year I see only one. This year I saw two. Only after I see more than three in the same season will I even try to get a specimen. Science can wait.

First observation: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/41225819

The phenomenon of Indian farm tractors only being able to ...

2026-08-20T07:10:47Z

The phenomenon of Indian farm tractors only being able to function when they're blasting shit music on roof mounted loudspeakers, for some odd reason, pointed away from the operator.

I just wish those speakers were turned towards the operator's head until they've heard all the music they want.

Almost 18 years since I got my current motorcycle: 150,000+ km, 0 ...

2026-08-19T21:11:45Z

Almost 18 years since I got my current motorcycle: 150,000+ km, 0 crashes, and countless memories so far.

#motorcycles

It was cloudy with a chance of fireballs... saw two yellow ...

2026-08-17T16:57:38Z

It was cloudy with a chance of fireballs... saw two yellow trailing meteors, but not where camera was pointed.

We had a clear night, it wasn't too cold and camera batteries ...

2026-08-16T18:19:03Z

We had a clear night, it wasn't too cold and camera batteries were charged

It's cloudy most of the year, but when it isn't, this is ...

2026-08-10T04:36:44Z

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It's cloudy most of the year, but when it isn't, this is my view outside my home. Seeing this regularly reminds me why people felt the urge to come up with theories to explain it far before we had the tools to investigate.

This week alone I've swatted more mosquitoes than 7 years ...

2026-07-30T15:57:24Z

This week alone I've swatted more mosquitoes than 7 years before combined. That I have a rough idea of how many mosquitoes I've encountered should explain how rare that used to be at 1850m elevation.

From no more than one a week during peak season to a handful daily. That's how much and how fast ecosystems are changing even in remote and protected places like Kodaikanal / Palani Hills.

#climate #kodaikanal

Day in the life of a rooster: Observe. Scream. Repeat. ...

2026-06-23T20:52:54Z

Day in the life of a rooster: Observe. Scream. Repeat.

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2026-06-19T04:28:35Z

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Dino Alarm ...

2026-06-19T03:04:34Z

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Dino Alarm

Chintoo #Cats ...

2026-06-19T02:45:38Z

Chintoo

#Cats

a case of "you become what you measure"? (Paraphrasing)

2026-06-14T11:31:56Z

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a case of "you become what you measure"? (Paraphrasing)

For scale? #Cats ...

2026-06-09T17:12:34Z

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For scale?

#Cats

"Of course I had to put my face in there!" #Cats ...

2026-06-09T15:44:30Z

"Of course I had to put my face in there!"

#Cats

Fire beetle season! #Wildlife #Insects #Kodaikanal ...

2026-06-07T15:05:17Z

Fire beetle season!

#Wildlife #Insects #Kodaikanal

Surreal evening light reflecting off rain drenched meadow ...

2026-05-27T13:17:04Z

Surreal evening light reflecting off rain drenched meadow

Terrace farms ...

2026-05-26T04:04:32Z

Terrace farms

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2026-05-23T15:47:09Z

Horizons

this also comes to mind ...

2026-05-23T06:20:55Z

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this also comes to mind

Between the surge of posts about Google becoming unusable in ...

2026-05-23T03:07:31Z

Between the surge of posts about Google becoming unusable in 2026, and the regular reminders that if one is still on Xitter or Blewski, they are the problem... I'm confused.

A very friendly pup has adopted a friend and follows him pretty ...

2026-05-22T13:22:10Z

A very friendly pup has adopted a friend and follows him pretty much everywhere.

#Dogs #Kodaikanal

Bee shenanigans as the day comes to an end and the brugmansia ...

2026-05-21T13:14:10Z

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Bee shenanigans as the day comes to an end and the brugmansia flowers begin to open up for the night. Waves of incredible fragrance will follow as the night sets in.

#Bees #Gardening

Beelated Bee Day Buzz #Bees #Gardening ...

2026-05-21T12:45:48Z

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Beelated Bee Day Buzz

#Bees #Gardening

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2026-05-21T11:22:26Z

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#Cats

Today's pallette #Gardening ...

2026-05-21T06:54:13Z

Today's pallette

#Gardening

And then, she let go of that thought bubble #Cats ...

2026-05-19T02:54:28Z

And then, she let go of that thought bubble

#Cats

It's all organic kumbaya kombucha until one puts ...

2026-05-16T17:43:14Z

It's all organic kumbaya kombucha until one puts seeds/saplings in the ground and some critter dares to feed itself or its offspring 😂

Not amused by people around me who love throwing big words about nature conservation, only to throw a fit the moment their garden gets attention from wildlife. Also why I have trust issues.

Please plant more than you need, as much as you afford. Maybe don't be a whiny toddler grabbing all the toys when asked to share.

#Gardening

Ground nesting bees in garden. I love the buzzing sounds. ...

2026-05-12T16:00:12Z

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Ground nesting bees in garden.

I love the buzzing sounds.

#gardening #bees

https://youtube.com/watch?v=s_aNH4hXz8I

2026-05-11T19:30:47Z

https://youtube.com/watch?v=s_aNH4hXz8I

Puppyta, Cookie and Brownie, sans derp, #Dogs #Pets ...

2026-04-15T07:50:11Z

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Puppyta, Cookie and Brownie, sans derp,

#Dogs #Pets

Brownie, Puppyta and Cookie #Dogs ...

2026-04-14T17:40:47Z

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Brownie, Puppyta and Cookie

#Dogs

Chilli (mom). . . . . . .Puppyta (daughter) Cookie's ear ...

2026-04-14T17:28:19Z

Chilli (mom). . . . . . .Puppyta (daughter)

Cookie's ear

#Dogs

#Gardening #GrowYourOwn #Coffee ...

2026-04-08T21:19:15Z

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#Gardening #GrowYourOwn #Coffee

Harvested coffee cherries from two more plants. Puppyta approves, ...

2026-04-08T11:41:18Z

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Harvested coffee cherries from two more plants. Puppyta approves, I think.

#Dogs #Gardening #Coffee

Gratitude to garden ...

2026-04-01T08:37:50Z

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Gratitude to garden

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2026-03-31T07:08:40Z

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Woke up to no coffee in the house. Will pick up more from a shop ...

2026-03-31T06:46:58Z

Woke up to no coffee in the house. Will pick up more from a shop that sells coffee grown nearby, but first cup of morning needed a fix. Luckily my home grown coffee is ripe and beans from one of the plants are already drying. Roasted some, crushed using mortar and pestel (oh the fragrance while pounding the roasted seeds!) and finally now sitting with a cup that is making me very happy :)

#gardening #coffee

heh, reminded of the time I had to ride through froth over some ...

2026-03-23T11:49:29Z

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heh, reminded of the time I had to ride through froth over some bridges beside lakes, was that ever resolved?

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2026-03-20T13:11:14Z

Over the last year, visiting nature enthusiasts have observed ...

2026-03-17T06:58:47Z

Over the last year, visiting nature enthusiasts have observed endemic/endangered/rare species of squirrels, frogs and birds on the farm.

Nature was healing itself while I was busy working on my mental health. Now that I have better idea of the seasons, patterns and what seems to work, I'm looking forward to small interventions to shift from the pioneer plants that aren't very useful to wildlife but that fight human disturbance ("weeds") to accelerate succession towards more useful species.

Last warmth before the night and cold. ...

2026-03-05T17:35:04Z

Last warmth before the night and cold.

Resident Rock Eagle Owl is busy calling for a mate these days. ...

2026-02-13T08:23:19Z

Resident Rock Eagle Owl is busy calling for a mate these days.

#Wildlife

Mini #Cats ...

2026-02-01T15:45:37Z

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Mini

#Cats

Mithu #Cats ...

2026-02-01T12:33:06Z

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Mithu

#Cats

Mini #Cats ...

2026-02-01T12:32:30Z

Mini

#Cats

#TelescopeTuesday 😅 (It's just a zoom lens) ...

2026-01-27T17:44:07Z

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#TelescopeTuesday 😅 (It's just a zoom lens)

Tickell's Blue Flycatcher ...

2026-01-27T10:08:26Z

Tickell's Blue Flycatcher

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/336335565

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2026-01-24T02:38:10Z

#BloomScrolling

There it is! ...

2026-01-22T01:48:00Z

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There it is!

About time the sun showed up ...

2026-01-22T01:18:39Z

About time the sun showed up

Momo #Cats ...

2026-01-22T00:34:26Z

Momo

#Cats

Momo #Cats ...

2026-01-20T05:55:37Z

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Momo

#Cats

Chayote #Gardening ...

2026-01-20T02:49:25Z

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Chayote

#Gardening

Cat yoga to activate the third brain cell (Featuring: Mini, Momo ...

2026-01-20T02:14:32Z

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Cat yoga to activate the third brain cell

(Featuring: Mini, Momo and Cosmo)

#Cats

One peach tree has grown over the terrace, making it the most ...

2026-01-19T15:11:37Z

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One peach tree has grown over the terrace, making it the most accessible.

#BloomScrolling #Gardening

Chimkins #Chickens ...

2026-01-19T13:43:51Z

Chimkins

#Chickens

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2026-01-18T12:22:06Z

Birb

Peach blossom! All 6 peach trees are bursting with flowers, and I ...

2026-01-16T17:56:52Z

Peach blossom!

All 6 peach trees are bursting with flowers, and I only thought about photographing them late in the evening when the light was barely enough. It's beautiful tho

#BloomScrolling #Gardening

Mini and Me #Cats ...

2026-01-15T09:23:59Z

Mini and Me

#Cats

#Motorcycle #Kodaikanal ...

2026-01-07T18:21:43Z

#Motorcycle #Kodaikanal

Minutes before sunrise ...

2026-01-05T00:16:21Z

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Minutes before sunrise

Three days of cloudy weather followed by a sunny morning... #Cats ...

2026-01-04T17:11:22Z

Three days of cloudy weather followed by a sunny morning...

#Cats

https://youtube.com/watch?v=39jsstmmUUs

2026-01-03T09:22:53Z

https://youtube.com/watch?v=39jsstmmUUs

This new year gets the treatment it deserves, I'm treading ...

2026-01-02T02:18:38Z

This new year gets the treatment it deserves, I'm treading with my pack of dogs 😬

#Dogs

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2025-12-31T18:43:36Z

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2025-12-31T18:34:34Z

👐

A pioneer farmer's makeshift space somewhere in the hills, ...

2025-12-30T12:59:10Z

A pioneer farmer's makeshift space somewhere in the hills, far from villages

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2025-12-28T14:00:55Z

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Carrots

Peas on terraced hills ...

2025-12-28T08:43:19Z

Peas on terraced hills

Beautiful day for a motorcycle ride. #Motorcycle ...

2025-12-24T11:25:48Z

Beautiful day for a motorcycle ride.

#Motorcycle

That trap tho #Cats ...

2025-12-23T20:52:13Z

That trap tho

#Cats

Since I'm waiting for Wednesday to get replacement cooking ...

2025-12-22T17:04:25Z

Since I'm waiting for Wednesday to get replacement cooking gas cylinder, I've been practicing using firewood stove for cooking and enjoying it.

Today I baked some potatoes wrapped in aluminium foil in the embers after cooking rice and soup for my dogs, then made baked potato salad with some fresh greens, a little soy and chilli sauce, herbs etc.Turned out pretty yum. Definitely going to try again.

When @npub1pdl…r3hh brought a tiny finger length cutting of ...

2025-12-21T16:11:14Z

When Surya (npub1pdl…r3hh) brought a tiny finger length cutting of this plant from an aquarium seller, i could not have imagined it would grow over 1 m² in one of my ponds.

I think I have (way) more than enough to propagate to other ponds now.

#gardening

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2025-12-21T11:53:05Z

Chilli had good fun enjoying warm light till sunset. (Monsoons ...

2025-12-20T15:45:08Z

Chilli had good fun enjoying warm light till sunset. (Monsoons usually are grey from late morning onwards if there's sun that day)

#Dogs

Amused by last two boosted posts that showed up close to each ...

2025-12-19T02:56:14Z

Amused by last two boosted posts that showed up close to each other - western countries don't trust the produce coming from abroad because they have more PFAS, i wonder which countries manufactured and shipped those chemicals all over the world for profit all these years?

If the noise and hype about "AI" is getting to you, ...

2025-12-17T06:52:08Z

If the noise and hype about "AI" is getting to you, getting you down, here's a perspective that might help:

https://youtube.com/watch?v=dcolM6W5Odc

Off to town later than I wanted to leave, but caught gorgeous ...

2025-12-15T12:36:39Z

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Off to town later than I wanted to leave, but caught gorgeous scenes on the way.

Momo is enjoying the warm day after a chilly night, and so am I ...

2025-12-15T08:08:18Z

Momo is enjoying the warm day after a chilly night, and so am I

#cats

Is this winter? 🦋 ...

2025-12-14T21:38:26Z

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Is this winter? 🦋

How to tell when it's a clear sky at night during winters ...

2025-12-14T16:13:48Z

How to tell when it's a clear sky at night during winters without leaving the warm bed?

More cats sleeping within hand's reach - sky is clear, temperature has dropped. Fewer cats at hand, but I'm still pinned down under blanket - cloudy but still cool. No cats on blanket? Time to panic.

#cats

I was watching from 1:30 till 3ish! Always a great experience to ...

2025-12-14T06:49:36Z

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I was watching from 1:30 till 3ish! Always a great experience to witness the clear night sky.

Pretty sky, but electronic-only focus on chossen lens means I ...

2025-12-13T21:39:22Z

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Pretty sky, but electronic-only focus on chossen lens means I completely fudged the sharpness and didn't even realise until now.

Neither choice was a good one - condensation on the lens obscured ...

2025-12-13T21:26:48Z

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Neither choice was a good one - condensation on the lens obscured everything 🤣 And the moon rise soon after didn't help.

But I saw 40 meteors! Now back under the cat blanket.

Debating with self whether wider lens (10mm) but with 4.5 ...

2025-12-13T20:30:20Z

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Debating with self whether wider lens (10mm) but with 4.5 aperture was a good idea or should I switch to 16mm with f/2.8

Stepped out in the cold, with extra layers and coffee, already ...

2025-12-13T20:27:58Z

Stepped out in the cold, with extra layers and coffee, already saw 9 meteors! Here's hoping the time lapse captures them too

Locally hosting the cloud? Find yourself a tall enough monolith ...

2025-12-13T15:46:55Z

Locally hosting the cloud? Find yourself a tall enough monolith to live 😅

Benefits of being close to the equator, and high enough elevation ...

2025-11-15T07:52:49Z

Benefits of being close to the equator, and high enough elevation

#gardening #Kodaikanal

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2025-11-12T14:19:10Z

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2025-11-12T13:28:05Z

Daisies and Dahlias as tall as my house 😬 #gardening ...

2025-11-06T18:08:26Z

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Daisies and Dahlias as tall as my house 😬

#gardening #BloomScrolling

Pollinators of various kinds are going nuts over the abundance of ...

2025-11-06T06:35:29Z

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Pollinators of various kinds are going nuts over the abundance of flowers this November - there's a constant, fairly loud droning sound whenever I walk past this patch of garden. The ground nesting bees have their HQ within 2 meters - a good place to bee!

#gardening #insects

Gundupatti #Kodaikanal ...

2025-11-05T07:34:47Z

Gundupatti

#Kodaikanal

Two bee or not two bee. #insects ...

2025-11-02T04:49:46Z

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Two bee or not two bee.

#insects

Momo #cats ...

2025-11-02T04:07:52Z

Momo

#cats

Chilli Chilli Chilli #dogs ...

2025-10-19T07:02:33Z

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Chilli Chilli Chilli

#dogs

Momo / Tintin #cats #caturday ...

2025-10-18T15:50:01Z

Momo / Tintin

#cats #caturday

The evening bus to interior villages. #VillageLife ...

2025-10-13T14:51:16Z

The evening bus to interior villages.

#VillageLife