Chandigarh is one of the greenest cities in the country with more than 40% of the geographical area under green cover. Located at the base of Shivalik Hills, it has got three water bodies i.e. Sukhna Lake, Dhanas Lake, and Lake in Sector 42. There are trees planted along the roadsides and a green belt has been provided almost in every sector. Besides these, there is one Wildlife Sanctuary, City Forest, and reserve forests. All these make Chandigarh a perfect home to several species of resident birds and an important ground for many migratory species in winter.
Bird watching reduces levels of anxiety, depression, and stress by keeping your mind calm, active, and entertained. It’s undeniable that birds bring joy to people of all ages. With the stress and uncertainty of COVID-19 weighing us all down, take a moment and enjoy the sounds and beauty of birds. Nature has a way of soothing the soul. And a healthy dose of its solace and respite might be just what we need right now. You need not travel distances to discover birds. If you just pay little attention in the backyard or the green belt near your house or office, you can spot many species of birds.
It’s amazing what you might discover about birds. You never know when an unusual species may show up. You might witness a pair displaying courtship behaviours or the avian equivalent of a marital squabble. Migration of birds during the Winter Season, Brood Parasitism, Amazing bones and muscles of birds, and much more. You just have to be watching.
Through my posts, I shall try to share my photographs and the information collected from the internet and other sources. I hope you will like them.
At your Doorstep
You can spot number of species of birds around you , may be in the backyard, the park near your house or near your workplace and you can notice their unusual qualities apart from their colours and call.
Beyond your Doorstep
In parks, gardens, nature trail, city forest and around water bodies, you can discover more unusual species, residents and migratory, again with their extraordinary qualities.
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