Category Archives: Resident birds

The Majestic Indian Peafowl

The Indian Peafowl is a bird that has fascinated humans for centuries with its stunning beauty and elegant display. Commonly referred to as the peacock (with males called peacocks and females called peahens), this bird is not just a national symbol of India but also a creature of immense cultural and aesthetic significance. The IndianContinue reading “The Majestic Indian Peafowl”

Oriental Darter – Snakebird

Now a days, if you had been to Sukhna Lake, particularly near the Regulator End, you must have noticed Photographers with their long lenses waiting for someone to land or come out of the water.  Sometimes the wait continues for more than half an hour but it pays. Suddenly a long neck comes out ofContinue reading “Oriental Darter – Snakebird”

Majestic Monochrome – Oriental Pied Hornbill

Charismatic, enigmatic, rare; call them what you may, hornbills are truly some of the most captivating avians on the planet. Their distinct calls, disproportionately large beaks, long eyelashes, prominent casques, unique courtship rituals and the striking colours that some hornbill species exhibit make them a birdwatcher’s delight. Luckily, the Oriental Pied Hornbill which is oneContinue reading “Majestic Monochrome – Oriental Pied Hornbill”

The Shikra – Beauty, Brain & Brawn

Sharing my encounter with a bird with beautiful eyes, flying skills and great courage. During Corona period, I saw a pair of Shikra building a small nest with sticks, on a high fork of a eucalyptus tree in the Green Belt behind my house. I kept on watching this bird with beautiful eyes and the birdContinue reading “The Shikra – Beauty, Brain & Brawn”

Red-billed Leiothrix – the lipstick bird

March 2023 – Chakki Morh Bhoj Nagar Road A small but strikingly beautiful bird known for its vibrant plumage, melodious song and active social behavior. The Red-billed Leiothrix, also known as the lipstick bird due to its distinctive striking red bill. It is usually found in small groups of up to 10 birds, which forageContinue reading “Red-billed Leiothrix – the lipstick bird”

World Sparrow Day – Celebrating the small but Mighty Birds

World Sparrow Day is celebrated annually on March 20th to raise awareness about the plight of sparrows and to encourage people to take action to protect and conserve these precious birds. These small, brown birds are known for their cheerful chirping and can often be seen hopping around in gardens and parks or perched onContinue reading “World Sparrow Day – Celebrating the small but Mighty Birds”

Heron – A Patient Hunter

Herons are often seen standing as still as a statue on their long thin legs in shallow waters of ponds and lakes patiently waiting for their next meal to swim by. The heron’s endless patience reminds us of the importance of waiting for opportunities to appear. Timing is a difficult thing to master, but everyoneContinue reading “Heron – A Patient Hunter”

Kingfisher – A Birder’s Delight

Kingfishers are generally brightly colored beautiful birds and one of the most fascinating subjects of wildlife photography. Taking inspiration from the kingfisher, which dives nose first into water to catch fish and barely makes a splash, Japanese engineers redesigned the high-speed train and gave the train a 50-foot steel ‘beak’ which solved the noise-pollution problem, but alsoContinue reading “Kingfisher – A Birder’s Delight”

Purple Heron

The twelfth in the series of Winter Visitor to the city is Purple Heron. Similar in appearance to the grey heron but slightly smaller, more slender and has darker reddish brown plumage. It has a narrower yellow bill, which is brighter in breeding adults. It is also a more evasive bird, favoring densely vegetated habitatsContinue reading “Purple Heron”