I ended up visiting Coorg, Karnataka twice in 2025 – once in February and again in November. In Feb, I went out with a guide, and in November I stayed at a place that had bird hides. Unfortunately, both times I came away a bit disappointed and didn’t see a lot of variety. Ironically, the best sightings happened right from the resort balcony. The hides were okay, but it’s all down to luck and a lot of waiting. Sitting for hours in a cramped, claustrophobic hide just to catch a few visiting birds isn’t exactly my idea of fun.