birds

The annual Great Backyard Bird Count is an event that birders across the globe wait for. Here’s an account from a birding enthusiast on birding at Kaikondrahalli and Kasavanahalli lakes.

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.

Do you know that Bengaluru gets visitors from across the world? And no, we’re not talking about people. Several birds make their way to India for the winter.

Among the many issues raised by the recent event at Sankey Tank. One is – can this set a precedent for BBMP to lease out our parks, lakes, or wetlands? An ecologist from Bangalore ponders over the issue.

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

Are we, the humans, causing irreparable damage to the wildlife surrounding us?

Birds come in all sizes; Some of them are commonly seen in Bangalore, while some are rare. Here’s Deepa Mohan’s take on the winged beauties that are seen around us.

When we visit Lalbagh next time, let us keep in mind that we are there to enjoy its serene beauty and not destroy it. Let us not litter and ensure others don’t litter

Deepa Mohan narrates her experience of saving a tiny bird in distress, and explains the care to be taken while doing so.

Bats that don’t have good eyesight depend on ‘echolocation’ or sonar. Ultrasonic sounds are emitted specifically to produce echoes.

This rare plant not only traps the insects, it also releases them later, enabling them to pollinate other plants of the same species.

Nature has designed beaks of various shapes and styles to enable the birds to eat what they are used to.