The Peculiar Adjutants – Part I: The Lesser Adjutant
The name 'adjutant', so I thought, is a strange name for a bird. I had to search its meaning. But when I actually saw the bird, I realized why it …

I am deeply interested in birds, wildlife & nature and want to do my bit in conserving our biodiversity. Whenever it is possible, I do make it a point to visit places where I can observe birds and wildlife and take some pictures.
The name 'adjutant', so I thought, is a strange name for a bird. I had to search its meaning. But when I actually saw the bird, I realized why it …
The Nandi Hills are isolated twin hills on the outskirts of Bangalore. These are hills on the top of the Deccan plateau & are part of a small range, so …
This is a bird with vivid colors and aptly the local name of this bird means 'nine colors'. Showing its colors... This bird has a very short tail and still, this is …
The stage of this artist is mid-air and there, it can stay still in flight as if posing for the camera. The talent is remarkable. About: As the name suggests, these birds …
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 …