The window limit with iconic denizens
While the nation is gripped by the ubiquitous fear of a pandemic wreaking havoc across the population, the author muses about the flip side of the coin where the earth is healing from the ravages we have heaped on it. Nature
In the Heart of the Jungle
With a reputation of being one of the oldest tropical rainforests in the world, dating back to more than 130 million years ago, Taman Negara is an impenetrable forest, abundant with wildlife and birdlife that one needs to see to
Fawn Station : Raptors ahoy!
In the month of April 2015, we had thrown open our doors to the Editor’s office for our new guest editor, who shared his personal experiences of the amazing wildlife he encounters. The Red-headed Vulture or the King Vulture is one
The Battle at Hamelia
A perennial shrub with vivid fiery orange-red flowers, the hamelia patens is the scene of a fierce battle of dominance for territory between a crimson sunbird (Aethopyga siparaja) and a purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) out to impress a mate. After inspecting
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
Rare sightings
Leucistic and albino creatures are often mistaken for the other. While a complete lack of color genes results in albinism, leucism is caused by partial loss of pigmentation. Image credit: RACHIT PAREKH Albinism v/s Leucism Image credit: DP SHRIVASTAVA ‘Albino’ is a term generally
Saving Mumbai’s Green
The threat of rapidly vanishing green stretches of land looms large over the fast-developing Mumbai. Mumbai city, with nearly 15 million human residents plus ca. 25% daily migrant population, is not only a business hub, but it has a unique position
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