Water Birds

Water Birds

By Dhanush N Reddy* Water birds are a large and varied group of birds. Most are ritzy to fresh water sources such as rivers, lakes, dams, and wetlands; however, many sea and shore birds like cormorants can also be regularly found in these places. Little Cormorant The...
Uttarakhand – Birders Paradise

Uttarakhand – Birders Paradise

(DEV BHOOMI IN TRUE SENSE)   By Dr. Dilip Verma* Birders often have their eccentric wish lists before they set off on a pursuit. Some may want to see a gaggle of bar Headed Geese; some may want to chance upon their favourite and elusive—warbler. Others may wish to see...
Why I Choose a Bird Walk over a Jeep Safari

Why I Choose a Bird Walk over a Jeep Safari

By Prabhat Verma* Yes, it may sound strange but many seasoned wildlife lovers have switched over to birdwatching from chasing big game that drew them to National Parks earlier. I am one of them. Guess it has something to do with choosing a laidback walking safari on a...
Red-Whiskered Bulbul

Red-Whiskered Bulbul

Who Owned the Morning Hues? Well, She Did.  ‘Red-Whiskered Bulbul’  A Story about a Mother Bird Red-Whiskered Bulbul  By Chandana Chandrappa* In our little urban garden, there was a Christmas tree. A bird couple came to visit our garden on a beautiful day. They were...
Birdwatching in Kenya

Birdwatching in Kenya

By Mustafa Adamjee aka The Kenyan Birder* Kenya is one of the most visited countries on the African Continent. Most visitors travel to Kenya for its spectacular Wildebeest migration and Luxurious beaches. But Kenya’s unique geographical range gives it a variety of...
Birdwatching : A Wonderful Hobby

Birdwatching : A Wonderful Hobby

By Dr. Dilip Verma* At times I used to wonder, will I ever witness a Common Tailor Bird building its nest? Well, this pandemic has given me the opportunity to get such a moment. With everything under lockdown, I got time to closely watch Common Tailor Bird and observe...