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Where there’s a will, there’s is a bird
The caption of the blog is strange, but surprisingly true at least for bird watchers. This phrase embodies the belief that strong determination and perseverance can lead to remarkable and fulfilling rewarding experiences, The Dhanauri Wetlands and birdwatching area, nestled in Dhanauri village, Uttar Pradesh, about 15 km north of Noida Airport, covers 98 hectaresContinue reading “Where there’s a will, there’s is a bird”
WINGS OF FREEDOM
When we think of independence, the image of a bird soaring freely through the sky often comes to mind. Birds, with their ability to navigate the vast expanse of the skies, are living symbols of freedom and autonomy. Their lives, behaviors, and even their migrations can offer profound insights into the concept of independence—not justContinue reading “WINGS OF FREEDOM”
Summer Sojourners
With the month of September coming to end, we are migrating from Summer Season to Winter Season. Let’s have a quick recap of the Summer Migrants who visited the Inter-State Chandigarh Region during this summer. About 29 bird species migrate to this region in the summer season. But not all of them are sighted. IContinue reading “Summer Sojourners”
Best of Birds
Alexandrine Parakeet, May 2023, Chakki Mor – Bhoj Nagar Road Ashy Drongo, November 2019, City Forest, Chandigarh Ashy Prinia, June 2021 Asian Brown Flycatcher – July 2020 Asian Koel Female Asian Green Bee – eater Asian Openbill Asian Wooly – necked Stork Bar-headed Goose – Mote Mazra Baya Weaver Bengal Bushlark – Chappar Chiri PunjabContinue reading “Best of Birds”
Ladakh, a journey, not a destination
Traveling to Ladakh is all about filling your diaries with chapters full of experiences. Beautiful beyond imagination, Ladakh is mostly known for its Landscapes, Lakes, Monasteries, Sand Dunes ,Nubra Valley and high mountain passes. But there is one other corner which sometimes remain unfocussed is the flora and fauna of Leh Ladakh. I was onContinue reading “Ladakh, a journey, not a destination”
Sukhna Lake Reserve Forest
Surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of towering mountains on one side and Sukhna Lake on the other, Lake Reserve Forest has a rich variety of Flora and Fauna. The park is open from 6 am to 6 pm daily, and entry is free for all visitors. It is located just a short drive from theContinue reading “Sukhna Lake Reserve Forest”
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”
Great Cormorant
The Great cormorant is a large, long-necked, beautiful black waterbird with an oily Plumage which is usually black with an iridescent sheen. It is often seen with its wings spread for drying after it had been diving for fish. After fishing, cormorants go ashore and are frequently seen holding their wings out in the sun. CormorantsContinue reading “Great Cormorant”
Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur – My date with Nature
In the last week of July 2021, I had to go near Bharatpur road for some official work. I was aware that Keoladeo National Park is there at Bharatpur, which is also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary. Though I came to know from google that there in not much to see in the Park inContinue reading “Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur – My date with Nature”
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