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
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
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
Journeys in the Sky: Understanding Bird Migration and Its Global Significance Birds, with their remarkable ability to fly, possess an unparalleled advantage in the animal kingdom—the freedom of movement. This capacity allows them to traverse vast distances, sometimes covering thousands of kilometers, crossing seas, deserts, and other challenging terrains with ease. Their exceptional orientation and … Read more
Bird migration refers to the regular seasonal movement of birds between their breeding and non-breeding (wintering) grounds. Many species of birds undertake long-distance migrations, traveling thousands of kilometers each year to reach their wintering grounds in search of food, a better climate, and breeding opportunities. Birds migrate to India for a variety of reasons, including: … Read more
Let’s begin by saying that to most enthusiasts or birders, there’s hardly such a question as to when one should go for birding. It’s a passion that runs through our veins and takes over the depths of our psyche. Whether it’s walking through a green trail, spending time in one’s backyard or dropping all household … 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
“I am happy to know that not all species are forced to need passports and visas to experience new lands.” Rajesh, Author of Random Cosmos Bird migration has evoked the imagination of many in the past and despite a great deal of inquiry into this mass phenomenon, much remains enigmatic about the great cyclical movement … Read more
