Sharad Vats 
For us, summer brings in that time of the year filled with some extraordinary bird song. As the first light of the sun kisses the planet, birds gather to create nature’s most spectacular ensemble as they orchestrate the first symphony of the morning. Though, these are some of the gifts we receive from the avian … Read more
The COVID 19 has most of India under lockdown. Life seems to have come to a temporary standstill. While these are trying times where most of us are left incarcerated to the confines of our homes, there couldn’t be a better time to witness the birdlife prevalent in our cities. It is within this stillness … Read more
Healthy forests and wetlands stand sentry against the dangers of climate change, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and locking it away in plants, root systems and soil. Frances Beinecke A pocket of sheer abundance at the fringe of a major metropolis, Sultanpur National Park is treasure trove of avian riches which is often missed … Read more
“The book of nature has no beginning, as it has no end. Open this book where you will, and at any period of your life, and if you have the desire to acquire knowledge you will find it of intense interest, and no matter how long or how intently you study the pages, your interest … Read more
“Birds are an ecological litmus paper” These eminent words by Late American Naturalist Roger Tory Peterson, couldn’t resonate more among nature enthusiasts and birders. There’s an ethereal feeling when one navigates ecosystems sprawling with the flight and songs of birds. When one sets foot on a given area brimming with an astounding diversity of birds, … Read more
Bordering the rich states of Madhya Pradhesh and Rajasthan, the Chambal river is a labyrinth of ravines, scrubland and vast expanse of water. It is also home to a wide array of species including the some of the Earth’s most endangered species, the Indian Skimmer, Gharial and the Gangetic Dolphins. It hosts close to 330 … Read more
“Bird were flying from continent to continent long before we were. They reached the coldest place on Earth, Antarctica, long before we did. They can survive in the hottest of deserts. Some can remain wing for years at a time. They can girdle the globe. Now, we have taken over the Earth and the sea … Read more
“Birds will give you a window, if you allow them. They will show you secrets from another world– fresh vision that, though it is avian, can accompany you home and alter your life. They will do this for you even if you don’t know their names– though such knowing is a thoughtful gesture. They will … Read more
“The very idea of a bird is a symbol and a suggestion to the poet. A bird seems to be at the top of the scale, so vehement and intense his life…. The beautiful vagabonds, endowed with every grace, masters of all climes, and knowing no bounds — how many human aspirations are realised in … Read more
With the COVID 19 marking its presence all over the world, there’s much speculation regarding the origins of the virus that has led to the current pandemic. The most popular being the transmission from bats to humans, as the winged mammals are known to harbour several pathogens within them. While recent studies may have pointed … Read more
