Chilika, Bharatpur, Point Calimere-India’s premier hotspots for migratory birds are also some of its most attractive tourist destinations, besides being magnificent storehouses of biodiversity. Pollution, habitat destruction, hunting and climate change have all put these habitats under threat. However, with India rolling out a new five-year national action plan, known as the “National Action Plan […]
9 Places In Mumbai To Watch Rare Birds
The next 3 months of this year can be a lot of fun if you are a bird lover and bird watcher in Mumbai. A recent Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) survey that was conducted from November to January found 9 spots in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) that will have an array of local […]
IEWS Photographer Of The Month Is…
Thank you for your overwhelming response to our new segment India’s Endangered Wild Shots (IEWS). We launched our Flickr group this January and asked you to contribute photos related to wildlife. The topic for the month was water birds and we received more than 80 photos! From fluttering flamingos to cormorants, egrets taking a ‘piggy […]
More Than 200 Bird Species Close To Extinction Warns New Report
According to the results of a new research conducted by Duke University, more than 200 species of birds in six rapidly developing regions of the world are at risk of extinction. This study used remote-sensing technology to map out changes in land usage which was slowly resulting in restricted habitats of more than 600 species […]
Goa To Host Its First ‘Bird Festival’ In November
Calling all bird-lovers, bird-watchers and bird photography enthusiasts. Goa is the place to be from the 11th of November to the 13th of November. For the department of Environment and Forests of the state of Goa is planning to hold its first ever ‘Bird Festival’. This was announced by the state Environment and Forest Minister, […]
Climate Change Affecting Bird Migration Pattern In India
20 years ago, Chilika lake of Odisha was much cooler than at present. This helped birds migrating from the Arctic, gradually adjust to the warmer climate as they flew from sub zero temperatures to moderately cold regions of the world to spend their winters. Today, things are not the same. Climate change has unfortunately robbed […]
Photos: The Cycle Rickshaw Guides Of Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Every morning at 6:30 am the gates open to the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, and India’s premier destination for spotting over 230 species of birds. The tourists, bird lovers, photographers have normally already queued up at least half an hour in advance, with entry passes in hand. Also […]
Grey Hornbills at Dusk- Book Review
Amrita Sharma reviews for India’s Endangered, Grey Hornbills at Dusk by Bulbul Sharma Delhi is a truly fascinating city. It reflects the diversity of India where religions, languages, customs & cultures co-exist in a splendid plural harmony. Magnificent ancient monuments and architectural wonders, enchanting museums and art galleries, a scintillating performing-arts scene, exceptional eating places […]
Scientists Find World’s Highest Number of Song Birds in the Himalayas
There is a new song they sing and that’s what makes them unique. The results of the first ever mapping of birds in the eastern Himalayan region of India has confirmed that there are more than 360 different songbird species in the regions, most of which are not found anywhere else on the planet. Scientists […]
Once Plenty Now Endangered: Expert Points to Plight of Grassland Birds
Two species of birds that were found in plenty around Nashik in Maharashtra, the Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) and the Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus),are now feared to be extinct from the region. Seven other bird species have been classified as “highly endangered” by the Nature Conservation Society of Nashik (NCSN). The Great Indian Bustard […]
Bird-Lovers Wanted for Maharashtra Bird Census
If you happen to be a bird-lover residing in Maharashtra, here is a golden opportunity to participate in a bird counting exercise and feast your eyes on a wide variety of birds that can be spotted there. Maharashtra Pakshimitra, an NGO, will conduct a bird census in the state between January 11 and 26. Maharashtra […]