birdwatching

It’s that time of the year when people world-over quietly lie in wait, with necks craned up and cameras in hand, looking out for the wonderful creatures that ply the skies. Participate in the Great Global Backyard Bird Count 2015.

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.

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.

Bangalore has many species of birds, fast depleting because of the city’s exponential growth. We start a new series to get you started with bird watching in the city.