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
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
Secrets from the coast
Virtually unknown to tourists and outsiders, the tiny beach town of Motwa along the Gulf of Kutch is home to a wide variety of gulls, plovers, egrets, herons and several other striking species of coastal avifauna, which flock in huge
Junglimericks: In the Crazy Wilds of India
Traveling to nature reserves and wildlife not only inspires many to be photographers, naturalists, bloggers but also brings out poetic skills in some. Asani Bhaduri, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Molecular and Computational Biology, takes to poetry to share his jungle experiences with
In search of India’s avian treasures – Lesser Florican and more
A trip to explore Nature in India is always exciting and often adventurous. A two-day trip to Sonkhaliya, meticulously planned by my friends and co-travelers, Adesh and Mandar, was one such unforgettable experience. We boarded Ajmer Express from Dadar station at
A Pink Affair to Protect
Come winter and the sultry maximum city Mumbai city takes on a pleasant hue of pink, not only owing to the warm winter hues that soak the sky, but also thanks to the arrival of pleasant pink beings- the flamingos.
The Birds of the Dark Continent
The dark nights of the Dark Continent: Africa; are really horrifying, especially in central and Eastern parts of the continent, in countries like Kenya and Tanzania. These Grasslands are home to various dangerous and endangered species of wildlife. There must
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary the feeding base of Flamingos in Dubai
A growing metropolis is a death sentence for the local fauna living at the confluence of concrete and green jungle. Man-animal conflicts on the periphery of Mumbai, Gurgaon are daily occurrence due to shrinking habitat. With that disturbing background as
Lesser Flamingos Spotted in Pulicat Lake!!
An account of a day trip to Pulicat Lake to see the migration mania of Lesser Flamingos It has now become our weekly routine to be up and ready and gearing to go for weekend birding. This day was no exception