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...
Conservation

Conservation

By Dhanush N. Reddy* Today there are two main threats to birds in any specific region, habitat loss and deterioration. Of these, root causes of damage to and loss of habitats are complex and often controversial. So what exactly is habitat loss? Well, a bulldozer...
Life Lessons from Birding

Life Lessons from Birding

By Adam Wilson* My wife, Sara, and I started birding just over six years ago while in our mid-thirties. Jumping in wholeheartedly, the hobby became intertwined in our daily routines within the first year. Constantly watching and listening for birds is certainly an...
Spring Is Here! How Do We Know?

Spring Is Here! How Do We Know?

It ‘Calls’ Out To You… Let’s Listen! By Yaman Gogia* In my home city, Gurugram, around this time – in the beginning of March, while a lot of us look forward to long drives and morning runs, and walk without fear of extreme cold winds slapping our face or the fog...
Birdwatching : For Elation And Well Being

Birdwatching : For Elation And Well Being

By Chandana Chandrappa* For most of us, being out in nature makes us feel happier and more relaxed. We all like to travel, going to forests, hills, and being out in nature. But for everyone experiencing these places is different. 2020 was a year of new normals; for...