Somewhere above the Arabian Sea, a bird lighter than a smartphone was flying continuously without rest for several days. There is no runway, no ship, and no island to land on, just a vast and endless ocean below and thousands of kilometers ahead. This bird, named Alang, is an Amur falcon satellite-tagged in Manipur, and … Read more
Welcome back to the wonderful world of birds in the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve. In the previous blog, we discussed the birding habitat and major groups of birds found in Kaziranga. In this second part of the blog, I will discuss more bird groups and the conservation measures and threats to the birds in and around … Read more
Kaziranga Tiger Reserve is known for its population and the conservation effort for the Great Indian One-horned Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis). Kaziranga is a tiger reserve, a world heritage site, a national park, an elephant reserve, an important bird area, and a proposed Ramsar site. Though Kaziranga is known for its one-horned rhinos and tigers, it … Read more
Birdwatching is a popular and growing hobby enjoyed by a significant number of people worldwide. When you go out for bird watching, the most important question that comes to mind is “How will I identify the birds in their natural habitat?” Some birds are very bright in color and conspicuous in their habitat, making them … Read more
Hawks in India, primarily from the Accipiter genus within the Accipitridae family, represent a captivating array of raptors adapted to varied ecosystems from bustling cities to remote islands. These birds, often called true hawks or sparrowhawks/goshawks, are characterized by their slender builds, short broad rounded wings for maneuverability in tight spaces, long tails for steering, … Read more
India’s diverse ecosystems from the rain-drenched Western Ghats to the Himalayan foothills, and from the dry and hot Indian desert to evergreen forests of Northeast India, hold some of the richest natural soundscapes on Earth. Among the 1,300+ bird species found across the country; several stand out as exceptional ‘Melodious Birds‘ . Their songs are … Read more
If love had wings, it would sing, dance, and shimmer in colors we can barely imagine. In the avian world, romance isn’t just about attraction, its performance, poetry, and persistence. From the dew-laden forests of the Himalayas to the golden grasslands of Rajasthan, birds across India have evolved some of the most spectacular love rituals … Read more
The Indian sky has always been a living canvas. Across grasslands and deserts, over misty hills and shimmering coasts, a shadow passes swift, silent, and commanding. It might be the steady glide of a Steppe Eagle, the poised hover of a Black-winged Kite, or the effortless circle of a vulture rising on warm thermals. These … Read more
Raptors are nature’s supreme avian predators and have fascinated humankind since time immemorial. Their power, grace, and mastery of the skies have made them a symbol of strength, nobility, and freedom across civilizations. In India, these magnificent birds are not just part of the natural world but deeply woven into mythology, literature, royal traditions, and … Read more
Every year, billions of birds undertake some of the most extraordinary journeys on the planet. Traveling thousands of kilometers across continents, mountains, and oceans, these long-distance travelers brave storms, predators, and habitat loss in their quest for food, shelter, and breeding grounds. Bird migration is one of nature’s most remarkable phenomena, an ancient rhythm shaped … Read more
