“Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not die, so do other creatures.” – His Holiness, The Dalai Lama With an estimate of 150 individuals left across the world, the Great Indian Bustard is … 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
“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
Birds of Paradise belong to the family Paradisaeidae and are usually associated with the countries of Papua New Guinea and Eastern Australia. There are 42 species in this family of birds. Asia is not far behind with a vast array of spectacular looking birds with their elaborate plumages, voices and courtship displays. We make an … Read more
The name’s “Hume” and “Blyth” appear numerous times in the world of Indian Birds, with several species named after them. They were the Bird Men of India, the Fathers of Indian Ornithology, before the arrival of Dr. Salim Ali. We take a close look at who they were, and what their contribution to the world … Read more
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