Climate change alters avian migration patterns in Uttarakhand

5 days, 14 hours ago

Asia Bird Census 2025 kicks off at Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary

The Haryana State Biodiversity Board, in a collaborative effort with global not-for-profit Wetlands International, inaugurated the Asia Bird Census 2025 at the Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary on Saturday,, which aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting biodiversity and preserving wildlife in the face of growing environmental challenges. The ceremony saw the release of a booklet on the wetland birds …

Biodiversity Haryana Bird Roy Singh Forest Environment

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Kumaon Mountains welcome migratory birds

New Indian Express

DEHRADUN : A large congregation of migratory birds has been spotted in the marshy and clear water areas of the lush Terai region of Kumaon in Uttarakhand, much to the delight of avid bird watchers. Himanshu Bagri, the Divisional forest officer of Eastern Terai, told TNIE, “Every year during the winter, these migratory birds travel approximately 6,000 to 10,000 kilometres …

Birds Migratory Birds Welcome Migratory

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Prolonged monsoon has hit arrival of birds at sanctuaries in Ramanathapuram, say experts

The Hindu

As the number of birds visiting sanctuaries in Ramanathapuram district has gone down this year, ornithologists and officials assume that prolonged monsoon was unsuitable for avifauna looking for a safe place. Birds usually would flock to the five sanctuaries -Therthangal birds’ sanctuary, Sakkarakottai birds’ sanctuary, Melaselvanoor Keelaselvanoor birds’ sanctuary, Kanjirankulam birds’ sanctuary and Chitrangudi birds’ sanctuary - in Ramanathapuram district. …

Birds Bird Sanctuary Ramanathapuram

1 month, 1 week ago

Uppalapadu Sanctuary, a haven for migratory birds

New Indian Express

GUNTUR: The Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary, a renowned tourist destination in the erstwhile Guntur district, has become a bustling hub of activity as migratory birds from distant lands seek refuge during their journey. Established in 1980, the sanctuary, located just 15 km from Guntur city, is a popular spot for both children and adults to enjoy the beautiful scenery and observe …

Birds Bird Sanctuary

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Latest spell of snowfall, rain draw winged guests to Kashmir valley’s wetlands

Hindustan Times

With changing seasons, the water bodies in Kashmir have begun to draw migratory birds — albeit some in fewer-than-expected numbers owing to parched conditions due to dry weather. “In some water bodies like Hokersar and Chatlam, the birds are more while some wetlands like Shalbough and Haigam have fewer winged guests. Every year, the birds arrive in eight protected wetlands …

Birds Numbers Number Srinagar Bodies Migratory Birds Wetland

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Exotic avian guests start arriving on Sangam banks

Hindustan Times

Besides being a spot of faith and spirituality, Mahakumbh will also offer an audio-visual treat to the bird enthusiasts visiting Prayagraj for the event. Alok Kumar Pandey, IT head of the Forest Department in Prayagraj, said, “Numerous migratory birds, including the endangered Indian skimmer and Siberian crane, have already arrived. The banks of Sangam have transformed into a paradise for …

India Indian Bird Prayagraj Mahakumbh Siberian

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Migratory birds arrive in Kovai, black-headed bunting spotted

New Indian Express

COIMBATORE: The recent sighting of black-headed bunting at Krishnampathi Lake in Coimbatore indicated the start of winter migration of birds to the city. Bird enthusiasts have also noticed other birds, including common cuckoo, northern shoveler, garganey, sandpipers, western marsh harrier, starlings, stints and wagtail, at the waterbody. Due to the arrival of birds, including ducks and waders, bird enthusiasts have …

Birds Bird Coimbatore Bird Enthusiasts

2 months, 1 week ago

Kolleru Bird Sanctuary: A Symphony of Colors and Song as Migratory Birds Arrive in Full Force

Deccan Chronicle

Migratory birds have started arriving in Kolleru bird sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh, from Central Asia and Eastern Europe. Though birds usually arrive from the early October and remain in the region up to March, there was some delay this season due to inclement weather conditions in AP. Forest authorities are at work, arranging artificial nests to provide a safe haven …

Environment Law Wildlife Public Awareness Vijayawada

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Birds Take Flight: A Symphony of Migration and Survival

New Indian Express

A vibrant cluster of paddy fields in India showcases the diverse range of migratory birds that visit the country during the autumn season. The article highlights the intricate nests built by birds, the migratory journey from various places, and the fascinating encounters with birds in the water and among the grasses.

Animals Nature Migration Birds

3 months, 1 week ago

Hebei's bird habitat welcomes migration season

China Daily

White-naped Cranes in Nandagang wetland. Located about 200 kilometers south of Beijing, the Nandagang Migratory Bird Habitat in Cangzhou, Hebei province, is welcoming the autumn and winter migration season. "This system identifies the birds according to the captured images and vocal patterns, and conducts classification and statistics," said Meng Zhaolei, director of the planning bureau of the Nandagang wetland. In …

Birds Bird Migratory Nandagang Wetland Hebei Province Migratory Birds Nandagang

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hebei's bird habitat welcomes migration season

China Daily

White-naped Cranes in Nandagang wetland. Located about 200 kilometers south of Beijing, the Nandagang Migratory Bird Habitat in Cangzhou, Hebei province, is welcoming the autumn and winter migration season. "This system identifies the birds according to the captured images and vocal patterns, and conducts classification and statistics," said Meng Zhaolei, director of the planning bureau of the Nandagang wetland. In …

Birds Migratory Nandagang Wetland Hebei Province Migratory Birds Nandagang Hebei

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hebei's bird habitat welcomes migration season

China Daily

White-naped Cranes in Nandagang wetland. Located about 200 kilometers south of Beijing, the Nandagang Migratory Bird Habitat in Cangzhou, Hebei province, is welcoming the autumn and winter migration season. "This system identifies the birds according to the captured images and vocal patterns, and conducts classification and statistics," said Meng Zhaolei, director of the planning bureau of the Nandagang wetland. In …

Birds Bird Migratory Nandagang Wetland Hebei Province Migratory Birds Nandagang

3 months, 3 weeks ago

NCERT textbook hails rare welcome given by Valparai students to a winter migrant bird

The Hindu

As arrangements are being made to celebrate the arrival of Grey wagtails to the Valparai plateau this September, people engaged in organising the event every year are thrilled to welcome the wintering bird this time for a special reason. Chapter six of the textbook, namely Living in Harmony, has dedicated a page under the title ‘a true story’ to hail …

Valparai Ncert Grey Wagtails

4 months ago

Mumbai birders go wild after Arctic Tern spotted in India after 96 years

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: On Tuesday, Delhi-based architect Mohit Mehta flew down to Mumbai to meet a visitor returning to the country after 96 years: the Arctic Tern. Birders go wild over Arctic Tern spotted in India after 96 years “For a week now, birder WhatsApp and Facebook groups have been buzzing with news that one of the rarest birds to be spotted …

India Mumbai Birds Bird Mehta Arctic Birder

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Survey records rise in water bird population in Kasaragod

The Hindu

A recent survey conducted by the Kasaragod Social Forestry Division and the Malabar Awareness and Rescue Centre for Wildlife has shown a significant rise in the water bird population in the district. The survey records a 52% increase in the number of heronry birds, indicating a positive trend for the region’s aquatic ecosystem. The most frequently observed species were the …

Indian Bird Survey Heron Cormorant Population

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Survival, resilience: Birds nest amidst the monsoon deluge

New Indian Express

We were out birdwatching in the drizzle, hoping to catch a glimpse of birds searching for food for their chicks. The almost unbearably sultry monsoon is also the time when many Indian birds build nests, raise chicks, and hunt for food for their brood. As the rain comes down—sometimes in a torrent, sometimes in a trickle—featherless, naked-pink nestlings get soaked …

Nest

5 months, 1 week ago

Hotter Kalahari desert may stop hornbills breeding by 2027

The Hindu

Rapid climate change has the potential to strongly influence the physiology, behaviour and breeding success of animals. We assessed the effects of air temperature and drought on the breeding output of southern yellow-billed hornbills in southern Africa’s Kalahari Desert over a decade period, from 2008 to 2019. Desert temperatures and breeding birds First we examined air temperature and rainfall data …

Climate Change Temperature Birds Air High Southern Study

7 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: Monsoon Bird Spotted, Rains on Their Way

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The monsoon is on the horizon. Not quite literally, but if signs provided by nature are any indication, dark grey rain bearing clouds could well barrel over Telangana in the next ten days or so. The cuckoo, a native of Africa, migrates northward ahead of the monsoon winds and its sighting is typically considered as a sign that the …

Monsoon Jacobin Bird Spotted

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Flamingos and Mumbai: What the Emirates bird strike says about urbanisation

Hindustan Times

The tragic death of 39 flamingos that collided with an Emirates flight landing at the Mumbai airport stands testimony to the risks posed by migratory birds to aviation and the need for a proper understanding and mitigation measures for the same. The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport will be far more riskier in this regard, as it is nestled between …

Mumbai Birds Bird Wetlands Mmr Nri Important

7 months, 4 weeks ago

In bird flight patterns, signs of looming disaster

Hindustan Times

On May 6, the Forest Survey of India reported 82 different forest fires across states with 66 in Uttarakhand alone. This year, the campaign has an added focus on the state of insect populations--food for migratory birds – declining due to excessive pesticide usage and light pollution. Taej Mundkur, senior advisor, Wetlands International, says that a population of the migratory …

Food India Climate Change Birds Indian Bank Bird

8 months ago

Scientists study the mysteries of bird migration in the mountains of Los Angeles

NPR

Scientists study the mysteries of bird migration in the mountains of Los Angeles Every spring, a remarkable sight unfolds in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles, as thousands of songbirds fly north. CHANG: Reckling is studying bird migration at UCLA. CHANG: Lauren Hill is a graduate student at Cal State LA, and she co-leads what's called a banding …

Birds Hill Right Los Angeles Mountains Romero Scientists

9 months ago

Nainital witnesses surge in tourist footfall amid rising temperatures in North India

Hindustan Times

Amid the increasing temperature in the plains of North India, neighbouring Nainital in Uttarakhand is witnessing a huge influx of tourists from across the country seeking respite from the scorching heat. Tourists are visiting major sites like Snow View Point, Himalaya Darshan, Kilbury, Eco Cave Park, Zoo, Sarita Taal Water Point, Botanical Garden, and Sankat Mochan Mandir, among other popular …

India Tourist Tourists Nainital

9 months, 1 week ago

Capturing images from a season drawing to a close

The Hindu

April 01, 2024 02:43 pm | Updated 02:43 pm IST Where the Eurasian curlew is concerned, “scraping the bottom of the barrel” connotes the opposite of what it does for us. They will therefore never run out of watery mud, but the biological clock would direct them back to the breeding grounds — only that this clock seems to tick …

Birds Water Hood Mud Eurasian Curlew

9 months, 1 week ago

Dongying enters best bird-watching season

China Daily

The Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying has transformed into a crucial destination for migratory birds during winter due to the ongoing efforts of the local government to restore the environment in recent years. Recognized as a prominent "international airport for birds", the reserve currently harbors 373 species of birds and has become a popular attraction for both …

Birds Migratory Birds Delta National

9 months, 1 week ago

Travel: In the company of a baby hippo at Naivasha

Live Mint

It is one of the most unique experiences of my life. A walk around the place introduces us to more hippos frolicking in the water, zebras, dogs bounding behind colobus monkeys, and gazelles grazing in groups. The lake is dotted with dead, yellow-barked acacia trees, which have drowned because the water levels of the lake have been rising in the …

Animals Water Island Lake Hippo Zebras Naivasha

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Flight of feathers: Check out the gathering of migratory birds at Alappuzha’s wetlands

New Indian Express

KOCHI: In the mornings, amid the verdant fields and lush waters of Changaram, Pallithodu in Alappuzha near the Kochi- Alappuzha border, one can easily find a gathering of migratory birds in the summer months. Alappuzha’s wetlands continue to be a haven for various migratory bird species, attracting them year after year. This picturesque locale draws numerous visitors, including foreigners, who …

Migratory Birds

9 months, 3 weeks ago

More than 200 bird species sighted in Papikonda National Park

The Hindu

GUDISA More than 200 bird species have been recorded in the myriad diverse landscape across the length and breadth of the 1012 square-kilometre Papikonda National Park in the Godavari region of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh. The survey was carried out across different geographies of the national park — dense forest cover serving as prime habitat of tigers, the …

Species Godavari Lteo Gudisa Grassland Park Gudisa Pnp Landscape Bird Survey

10 months, 1 week ago

Gulls for weather updates

The Hindu

This year, winter came on the night of Deepavali, in a sky torn by incessant explosions of colour and light. A hefty Eurasian curlew, a sand and pebble-winged wader with feet the colour of the waves, is nearly invisible till it tilts its head to unveil a slender down-curved bill. Many are migratory, like the elegant greater crested tern, the …

Chennai Cities Species Tern Gulls Terns

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Perumbakkam wetland witnessing a premature close to the migratory season?

The Hindu

A view of the southern side of the Perumbakkam wetland, as mirrored in a picture clicked on February 22, 2024, belabours a point that is evident even to the superficial eye. Water dynamics at the Perumbakkam wetland have changed to the point that some sections are not sufficiently filled up at the height of the monsoon; and some others witness …

Water Wetland Ruff Perumbakkam Perumbakkam Wetland Migratory Season

10 months, 4 weeks ago

Fewer sightings, locales mark Bird Day this year in Delhi

Hindustan Times

A total of 234 species of birds were spotted across Delhi and the National Capital Region as part of this year’s Big Bird Day count on February 4, the organisers said on Saturday as they released the official results, which showed at least 15 rare species to have been sighted. The migration patterns are changing with the birds starting to …

Delhi Birds Species This Year Locations Count Migratory Birds

11 months, 1 week ago

Reviving Lucknow’s ecosystem: 108 wetlands set for restoration

Hindustan Times

The race against time to propel Lucknow with world-class commercial and residential infrastructure is coupled with efforts to restore 108 wetlands that serve as homes to native and migratory birds. “Lucknow has 1370 wetlands identified via remote sensing, and among these, 108 have been earmarked for restoration work, for now,” said Prof Venkatesh Dutta, an environmentalist and professor at the …

Water Lucknow Wetlands Singh Ramsar Birds Wetland Ekana Wetland

11 months, 1 week ago

Over one million birds spotted during national bird count

NL Times

During the national bird count, over 70,000 bird enthusiasts have already reported one million birds by 2 p.m. on Sunday. The national garden bird count by Vogelbescherming Nederland started on Friday. The organization is offering an interim count to encourage people to count birds in their gardens or on their balconies for half an hour on Sunday afternoon. According to …

Bird Count

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Dilemma over energy transition vs bird conservation

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: The Great Indian Bustard finds itself trapped in a peculiar environmental situation in the Thar desert, as its habitat is at the heart of the country’s green energy transition network. High tension transmission lines of solar and wind power grids have unfortunately been killing the bird to the verge of its extinction over the last few decades. The …

11 months, 2 weeks ago

Samdha Lake: Bird watchers too get a reason to wing it to Ayodhya

Hindustan Times

The temple town of Ayodhya, getting revitalised as a major destination of religious tourism with an array of revered sites centred around Lord Ram, will also offer winged attraction to visitors. Indian pied starling, common myna, northern pintail, eastern cattle egret and many other bird species have been spotted by bird lovers in Ayodhya, which is among the 15 hotspots …

Lakes Birds Ayodhya Bird Lake Migratory Birds Samdha Lake

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Wintering birds are here—pause and watch

Live Mint

The sun burns off the last of the fog, and I wonder whether the haze was pearlescent winter mist or charring smog. With a beak and a long gape line which is yellow, the Steppe eagle looks like its smirking at a private joke, even as its sharp eyes scrape the landscape for prey. In many places, wintering birds stay …

India Wetland Beak Birds Watching

1 year ago

A.I. Came for Our Jobs, Our Art, and Our Souls. Now It’s Coming for Our Birds.

Slate

Last week, a friend tagged me in a post about a weird bird. It’s unusual look is caused by Gynandromorphy.” I’ve seen northern cardinals with gynandromorphism, and they don’t have any of the same colors as the Facebook “Santa cardinal” bird. As far as I can tell, the “Santa bird” post originated in late November in another group, Wildlife Planet, …

Art Birds Image Bird Post Maryland

1 year ago

In the borderless world of the Great crested grebe

Live Mint

I dig my face into my jacket, trying to erase the cold biting at me. I wonder how it feels about the cold water, and then I remember the Great crested grebe has come from the Palearctic, a much colder place. Over a century later, the bird made headlines this year again, as a subspecies of the GCG, the Australasian …

India Rajasthan Bihar Birds Nepal Species Great

1 year, 1 month ago

Members of Perur Lake Forum document bird population at an urban wetland for six years

The Hindu

Historians often describe Coimbatore as a beautiful woman adorned with a garland of navaratnams represented by the lakes of the River Noyyal. It is at this wetland, a dedicated group of bird watchers of Perur Lake Forum — G Parameswaran, R Sivashankar, R Vridhi, Sai Vivek, and Dilip Joshi — has been documenting monthly counts of birds for over six …

Birds Coimbatore Lake Six Years Wetland Vivek Perur

1 year, 1 month ago

Birds and birders of Bengaluru

The Hindu

Poornima Kannan began birding a decade ago, primarily because of her husband. “I too got hooked to it.” Poornima is an active part of BNG Birds, a birding community in the city that has grown exponentially over the last few decades or so. “There are more people aware of this and trying to participate,” he says, adding that the city’s …

Bengaluru Birds City Bird Today Krishna Subbu

1 year, 1 month ago

Dongying enters best bird-watching season

China Daily

The Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve in Dongying has transformed into a crucial destination for migratory birds during winter due to the ongoing efforts of the local government to restore the environment in recent years. Recognized as a prominent "international airport for birds", the reserve currently harbors 373 species of birds and has become a popular attraction for both …

Birds Migratory Birds River Delta National Nature

1 year, 2 months ago

Nature lover’s journey of documenting delightful birds

The Hindu

Shubha Bhat will never forget the rare Kashmir flycatcher she spotted in her garden ten years ago: October 2013, to be precise. “But this looked different because he was opening its tail like a fan,” says Shubha, who remembers being so busy observing the bird that she let the doorbell ring unanswered. “It was the first sighting in Karnataka.“ Connecting …

Birds Water Book Garden Her Garden This Book Shubha

1 year, 2 months ago

Birds nesting in agricultural lands more vulnerable to extreme heat, study finds

Associated Press

As climate change intensifies extreme heat, farms are becoming less hospitable to nesting birds, a new study found. The study concluded that species of higher conservation concern in the U.S. — those closer to being listed as federally threatened or endangered — were more vulnerable to extreme heat events in agricultural settings. The study’s findings were not surprising to Ken …

Heat Species Agricultural Extreme Extreme Heat Rosenberg Birds Study

1 year, 2 months ago

First set of migratory birds flock Chennai’s Pallikaranai marshland

The Hindu

With over 150 garganeys, and several other species, including waders and raptors, flocking the Pallikaranai marshland, the curtain for the migratory season has been raised. Thirunaranan said garganey, northern pintail, northern shoveler, common teal, western yellow wagtail, grey-headed lapwing, common sandpiper, and wood sandpiper have arrived. Good rainfall in Chennai during the southwest monsoon has kept the Pallikaranai marsh filled …

Pallikaranai Thirunaranan

1 year, 3 months ago

Climate change spells cultural extinction for Nepal’s nomadic herders

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery To a majestic backdrop of the snow-capped Annapurna mountains in the Himalayas, Changra goats graze …

Climate Change Change Climate Nepal Image Paddy Open

1 year, 3 months ago

Navi Mumbai flamingo photo shortlisted in global mangrove contest

Hindustan Times

Nerul Navi Mumbai flamingo photo shortlisted in global mangrove contest The flamingos that visit Navi Mumbai creeks could very well be the reason for getting the city international recognition. In the upcoming Mangrove photography awards 2023, organized by Mangrove Action Project United States of America, of the five photos shortlisted one photograph hails from the city. During lockdown my passion …

City Navi Mumbai Navi Mangrove Vidyasagar Flamingo

1 year, 4 months ago

Birds living in open habitat seeing declining trend, large number of common species in trouble: report

The Hindu

Among the 338 bird species studied in India, 60% have shown long-term decline. Out of 359 species evaluated for current annual trend, 40% have shown declined, find second edition of the State of Indian Birds report released on Friday. The bird assessment report, released for the second time after 2020, says generalist species like shy Prinia, Rock Pigeon, Asian Koel, …

India Birds Indian Bird Species Report Common Species

1 year, 4 months ago

Majority of bird species in India face decline: Report

Hindustan Times

There are now 178 bird species in India classified as “high conservation priority” meaning that their abundance continues to decline after a considerable drop in the number over the years, and the sharpest decline in numbers is among species found in so-called open ecosystems or habitats, which typically have no protection. India’s birds are facing a significant decline in numbers …

Indian Numbers Species Report Declined Open Decline

1 year, 5 months ago

Why have the birds disappeared from my garden?

The Independent

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1 year, 6 months ago

Early spring due to warming climate declining birds' population, study finds

The Hindu

Birds are producing fewer offspring as their readiness to breed is at odds with the onset of spring, the breeding season of songbirds, which is arriving earlier due to a warming climate, says new research. Suggesting that breeding productivity may decrease by about 12% for the average songbird species, the research said that the mismatch between an early spring onset …

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