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”
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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”
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”
Mote Majra Wetland- A perfect homestay for winged guests
Mote Majra village is situated on the Chandigarh Patiala Road in SAS Nagar Mohali, just 30 km from Chandigarh. At the entrance to the village is a small pond about 20 acres in size. But despite its small size, it is popular for the winged guests which arrive here every winter from different parts ofContinue reading “Mote Majra Wetland- A perfect homestay for winged guests”
Nature Walk 2022
The calendar year 2022 is going to say goodbye but not before leaving several beautiful memories. The year 2022 has been a roller coaster ride for people as we breathe in almost a Covid-free world after facing 2 years of restrictions. If I turn the pages of the year 2022, the year turned out toContinue reading “Nature Walk 2022”
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”
Lights, Camera, Action
With good light and much more time to see birds due to longer days, and your camera in hand, you have lot of action to capture, that’s what Summer Birding is all about. Spend some time with nature, in the early hours of the summer season, you would realize that Like Winter, Summer is alsoContinue reading “Lights, Camera, Action”
Indian Pitta – The Summer Rainbow
The Indian Pitta has always been a dream bird for me since I started birding three years ago. I spotted this beautiful colorful summer migrant, first time in the month of May 2022 at Thapli , since then every year in the month of May, I eagerly wait for this bird to arrive at ThapliContinue reading “Indian Pitta – The Summer Rainbow”
Common hawk-cuckoo – the brainfever bird
The Common hawk-cuckoo , popularly known as the brainfever bird, is a medium-sized cuckoo resident in the Indian subcontinent. This brainfever bird is a brood parasite, that is, it lays eggs in the nests of other birds and relies on the hosts to take care of its chicks. Hence, the chicks are taken care of by the foster parents. The commonContinue reading “Common hawk-cuckoo – the brainfever bird”
Beat the Heat
As summer unfurls its scorching embrace, the air quivers with heat, and life seeks respite under the generous canopy of shade. In these relentless days, as we reach for cool drinks and shady spots, let us not forget our feathered companions, whose thirst knows no tap or faucet. With summer worsening, most water sources forContinue reading “Beat the Heat”
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