bird-watching Archives

Whitefield’s lakes are a haven for bird watchers

February 5, 2016 Sriram SN

The Whitefield area is home to several lakes. And if you are an avid birdwatcher, you’re surely in for a treat when you visit any of these lakes.

Celebrating Kaikondrahalli lake and its ecology at Kere Habba

January 12, 2016 Teju Nageshwari

On January 9th, the 2 km walking track around Kaikondrahalli lake was abuzz with activity. The recently concluded Kere Habba at the lake premises is a testimony to how much the community cares about the lake.

Record sighting of the Demoiselle Crane in Bengaluru

December 19, 2015 Deepa Mohan

Valmiki apparently wrote the first verse of the Ramayana after he saw a hunter kill the male of a pair of courting Demoiselle Cranes. Deepa Mohan documents the very first sighting of the bird in Bengaluru.

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If you didn’t attend Bengaluru’s first lake festival, here’s what you missed!

January 14, 2015 Akshatha M

An entire day by the lakeside. Workshops, walks, awareness sessions, rangoli, painting, orchestra and fun. Over 3000 citizens celebrated Kere Habba on the Kaikondrahalli lake premises.

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Birders in Bangalore, find ‘em birds

February 14, 2014 Ganga Madappa

The Great (Global) Backyard Bird Count is happening this weekend. How many species can you spot?

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Counting your feathered friends

January 31, 2012 Deepa Mohan

It is not just about winning the first prize. It is also about bonding with fellow birders and meeting the who’s who of the birding world.

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Spot the birds flying in to Bangalore

September 9, 2009 Uttara Mendiratta

Take part in a citizen science project that tracks winged visitors from Africa and Eurasia to namma Bengaluru. Read on to see how simple it is.

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The great Bangalore Bird Race

January 16, 2008 Deepa Mohan

The Bangalore Bird Race is on Sunday, January 20. More than 250 teams have registered for the event so far. Deepa Mohan participated in last year’s race and says there is much to look forward to.