The Odd Beak
The Indian Skimmer, a unique bird with an equally unique hunting strategy, is briskly losing its hold due to rampant development and unscientific management of its habitat. Deemed Vulnerable by the IUCN, its population is declining rapidly. The skimmer is a
Lock-down photography – Coppersmith Barbet
An Asian barbet with a crimson-toned forehead and throat, the Coppersmith Barbet (Psilopogon haemacephalus) is identified by its metronomic call, similar to that of a coppersmith striking copper with a hammer. This ubiquitous resident of Mumbai has been chosen as
Wild Frames Under Lockdown
Forced self-isolation of the humans turns out to be a boon to nature, with its wild denizen coming out of their hiding places to the near proximity of human habitat during the lockdown forced by the spread of Covid-19 Humans everywhere
Pink run to Freedom
In a successful joint operation led by Delhi Zoo and Wildlife SOS, a Greater Flamingo bird that was found critically injured has been treated and released in the wild. The bird was returned to its natural habitat & integrated with
Fawn Station – A Fresh Perspective
Our youngest Guest Editor shares stories and snippets on wildlife, conservation and the environment. City slickers With cities growing phenomenally by the day, birds need to learn to adapt to this new environment; and adapt they have! Some birds have become so
Spotted dove
The spotted doves (Spilopelia chinensis) or spotted turtle doves, denizens of tropical southern Asia, are often found near human habitatation. The year 2020 began with a huge number of birds being spotted in Nhava Sheva. It gives me great pleasure to
Macaws And Cockatoos
A cockatoo is classified as one of the 21 parrot species belonging to the family Cacatuidae, the only family in the super family Cacatuoidea or talking birds. The macaws are colorful parrots from the American continents, often considered to be
Turning Mumbai RED
One of the most vibrant migratory bird to brighten the Indian subcontinent, the Greater Flamingos(Phoenicopterus roseus) are a sight for sore eyes. Its that time of the year when our city is painted pink and red by the flocks of flamingos
The Boy and the Bird
Awareness and knowledge of the importance of conservation of wildlife and nature are still absent in a major portion of India’s backward class. Here is the sorry tale of an untimely demise of a Common Flame-back woodpecker. As per my usual
Incredible guests bring unexpected joy
Experience the amazing journey of discovery from nesting, through the entire stages of egg-laying, incubation, hatching, to flying the coop, as seen first-hand by the author. It was March 2nd, 2018 - the day of Holi. While talking over the phone