On the occasion of World Migratory Bird Day, On 9th May 2026, Dainik Jagran, a leading newspaper brought a special article in its City Spice edition, in which two of my clicks one of Indian Pitta and other of Common Hawk Cuckoo were selected and published.
Author Archives: Lalit Mohan Bansal
National Bird Day
On the occasion of National Bird Day, On 5th January 2026, Dainik Jagran, a leading newspaper brought a special article in its City Spice edition, in which three of mine clicks of House Sparrow were selected and published.
The Joy of Photographing Large Birds
In Volume 9 Issue 4 ( April to June 2025 ), my article with above caption was also published. The Joy of Photographing Large Birds
Whispering Wings
In Volume 9 Issue 4 ( April to June 2025, my picture was selected as cover page picture of the issue. In Volume 10 Issue 3 ( January to March 2026 ) an article regarding my birding experience at Chandu Wetland ” Chandu Wetland : an experience beyond sighting ” has been published Volume 10Continue reading “Whispering Wings”
When Nature Plays Holi: A Birder’s Palette
As the festival of colours—Holi—draws near, our surroundings begin to glow with anticipation and joy. But for a birder, Holi is not confined to a single spring day. In the wild, the festival of colours unfolds throughout the year, painted gracefully on the feathers of birds. During the past five to six years of myContinue reading “When Nature Plays Holi: A Birder’s Palette”
Wildbuzz | Serpent’s worship of Sun God
The sighting of Python at Sukhna Lake was beautifully covered and published by renowned journalist and columnist Vikramjit Singh in 723rd Sunday Wildbuzz, Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, of January 11, 2026
Bird Calendar 2026
On 01.01.2026, 12 of my photographs clicked at Chandigarh of various species of birds during 2025 were selected and published in Dainik Bhaskar. I have also designed a user friendly calendar for the Year 2026 using these pictures.
Wings Through Time: My Birding Journey of 2025
As the countdown to 2026 begins, it feels only natural to pause, reflect, and look back at the year that is about to pass. For someone like me, who has been into birding for the last six years, 2025 stands out as a truly memorable and rewarding chapter of this journey. This year, I witnessedContinue reading “Wings Through Time: My Birding Journey of 2025”
Winter’s Winged Symphony
There would hardly be anyone in the tricity who loves birding and hasn’t heard of Mote Majra. This quiet village in the Mohali district of Punjab transforms into a vibrant paradise every winter, when avian guests arrive from far-off lands to spend the season here. Birders from Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, and even distant towns ofContinue reading “Winter’s Winged Symphony”
A Dream in feathers
Birding is like an emotional Roller coaster – patience, persistence, disappointment, hope, and finally, joy. When you are into birding, one thing is certain — anything can happen at any time. All you need is optimism and patience. For the past three years, the Tricolored Munia had been on my wish list — a birdContinue reading “A Dream in feathers”
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