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Jacanas on a vanishing lake: A morning in Pilerne
December 04, 2025 5:01 pm
In the Jacana clan, it is daddy dear who brings up the brood but it’s his wife who wears the pants
What's not to like in the magnificent views of the Himalayas, the crystal air, the vivid birds and blooms
November 25, 2025 4:47 pm
The mountains will always be a draw, though these days with wide smooth roads running up and tunnels boring through them, getting up there is no longer an adventure
Two memories that recount how water nourishes and ravages in equal measure
June 06, 2025 6:17 pm
From the American River to the Yamuna in Delhi – the ducks, the gulls and the slipping sand
Bird Watch: Waders arrive to escape the harsh climate in upper regions
December 26, 2023 11:08 am
Among these visitors are Ruff, Common Snipe, Spotted Redshank, Common Redshank, Common Greenshank, and various sandpipers.
Bird Watch: The size of a sparrow, Common Rosefinch loves to feast on mulberries, buds and seeds
December 12, 2023 12:39 pm
The male Common Rosefinch has a red head, breast and rump while the female is a dull brown bird with streaking on its breast and upper parts, and two white wing bars.
Bird Watch: Common Redshank is a noisy bird which alerts its presence
November 14, 2023 11:19 am
A winter visitor, the Common Redshank lays four to five eggs and nests in wetlands.
Bird Watch: Spot-winged starling common in Chandigarh's well-wooded areas
July 18, 2023 1:39 pm
The bird breeds in northern India and western Nepal from April to June and will fly towards northeast India during the winter.
Birdwatch: Long-legged Buzzards are winter visitors found aplenty in Morni, Kasauli hills
July 11, 2023 12:40 pm
Found from southeastern Europe to East Africa and in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, Long-legged Buzzards are solitary birds.
Birdwatch: The Indian Roller, a bird known for its acrobatic skills
May 16, 2023 1:25 pm
The Indian Roller is the state bird of Karnataka, Telangana and Odisha. It is a territorial bird that usually feeds on insects, especially beetles.
Birdwatch: Indian Pitta, a summer bird with striking colours
April 18, 2023 1:58 pm
The Indian Pitta’s identification marks are an unmistakable plumage and a distinctive call early in the morning and late evening.
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