SAFE HEAVEN: TELINEELAPURAM FOR PELICANS AND PAINTED STORKS
Migratory birds, their nesting habits and patterns as well as conservation of avian life in Telineelapuram, Andhra Pradesh form the subject of Shakti and Amar Bishnoi’s latest story. Telineelapuram and Telukunchi Bird Sanctuaries are located in Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh,
Call of Kingfishers
Bhitarkanika National Park in Orissa is famous for its migratory bird sightings, dense mangrove cover and crocodile reserve. It is home to reptiles like Saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Indian python, King cobra, and birds such as black ibis, darters and
Threatentened flamigos of Manchlapur
High tension overhead wires poses a serious hazard for the flamingos of Manchlapur Lake. Raichur district of Karnataka state is the home for nearly 250 species of birds. It is also the second home for many migratory birds. Manchlapur Lake, which has
The Winter Visitors
Each year, millions of birds make arduous journeys spanning thousands of kilometres—from the locations where they breed and raise their young to areas where they spend the harsher seasons. India alone plays host to an estimated hundred species of migratory