Environment & Nature

Great Indian Bustard – when will this madness stop?

April 23, 2021

I came across this news on one of the local news papers (The Hindu dated 18April, 2021) here & felt compelled to write this post: I have never see this bird …

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The Brave Barn Owl

August 16, 2020

When the world sleeps, this bird awakes to hunt down dark forces like rats & mice, just like our superheroes - the same dark forces that make us shriek-at-sight and …

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Asian Koel: Of Melody & Noise

March 18, 2020

One may not be familiar with the Koel's looks, but its kooo...koooo...koooo...... call is very well known. About: A pair - perhaps not on talking terms.. The boys are entirely glossy black with …

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The Agile Grey-throated Martin

December 15, 2019

About: Favorite perch These birds are among the smallest in their family comprising Swallows, Swifts and Martins. They are dark brown above with white bellies and, as their name suggests, have a …

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The Confident Black Drongo:

April 6, 2019

About: The black beauty This bird is uni-colored: the beak, whiskers, eyes, wings and underside are all black. The upperside and wings are glossy. The tail is long and has a deep …

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