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In 1880, teacher Wells Cooke began writing down when migrating birds arrived; 90 years later, the project had left millions of records scientists still use todayWells W. Cooke began recording bird migration dates in 1880 using index cards and a network of volunteers. This initiative expanded into a ...- Rosita Corey was a Massachusetts schoolteacher who recorded spring bird arrivals for decades; her old notes now help show that some birds are arriving about 7 days earlierRosita Corey’s birdwatching records reveal significant changes in spring migration timing for various species. Migratory birds in Concord, ...
- At 16, this Florida student designed bird-monitoring project. Her research found some bird populations rose by to 159% after restorationAt just seven years old, Sophia Haakman's passion for conservation sparked when she began cultivating butterflies. Today, her research high...
- In 2003, Florida's Manatee County acquired 482 acres of farmland for restoration. 5 years later, Robinson Preserve opened, and today 135 acres of coastal habitat are restored fueling $32.7 million in economic activityAt Robinson Preserve, restoration specialists designed protected water features that made it harder for larger predatory fish to reach juve...
- From ₹549 horse riding to ₹3,200 golf: Gurgaon resident says city has waterlogging, traffic and bad air, but offers a side most don’t know aboutGurgaon is often criticised for its traffic, waterlogging and air pollution, but a viral social media post has highlighted another side of ...
- COVID lockdowns accidentally created an experiment scientists could never have deliberately run: What happens when the roads and buildings stay, but the people disappear?The COVID-19 lockdowns accidentally created a rare real-world experiment for scientists, as human activity suddenly dropped while roads, bu...
- Why more Indians are taking up birdwatching: The hobby that can calm your mind and sharpen your brainBirdwatching is emerging as a popular hobby in India, attracting people of all ages and backgrounds. Beyond offering a way to reconnect wit...
- In 1997, scientists strapped cameras to sperm whales to find giant squid. 7 years later, researchers finally filmed the elusive monster aliveA giant squid once lived mostly in legend. Scientists had scars, tentacles and dead specimens. They lacked clear footage of the animal aliv...
- Ladakh to launch India's first high-altitude wildlife safari, LG approves eco-tourism initiativeLadakh is set to embark on a groundbreaking initiative by launching India's first high-altitude wildlife safari focused on eco-tourism. Thi...
- How a birdwatcher solved the biggest problem with Japan's Shinkansen bullet trainsJapan's Shinkansen trains faced loud tunnel booms which disturbed local communities. Engineers studied kingfishers to redesign the train's ...
- In 1934, a New York socialite bought the Pennsylvania mountain where hunters shot hundreds of hawks; the killing stopped almost overnightRosalie Edge established Hawk Mountain Sanctuary after seeing a photograph of dead hawks. This sanctuary holds the world's oldest continuou...
- 500 plants, 100 birds, 25 butterfly species: At 23, Delhi boy turns home terrace into lush urban forest. How a childhood love for birdwatching sparked a mission to protect urban wildlifeAman Sharma, a 23-year-old Delhi resident, has transformed his 15,000 sq ft terrace into a thriving urban forest, a testament to his passio...
- 8 best places for birdwatching in IndiaIndia is a paradise for birdwatchers, boasting diverse habitats from wetlands to dense forests. These eight birding hotspots offer stunning...
- Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk spar over Twitter’s Community Notes programmeThe Community Notes feature, earlier called Birdwatch, aims to identify misleading information in tweets and counter it by providing notes ...
- Twitter expands Birdwatch, its crowdsourced fact check pilotThe program lets regular people flag and notate misleading tweets. This is separate from Twitter's news verification partnerships with The ...
- Twitter Birdwatch unveiled to help users fact check misinformationTwitter Birdwatch is on a separate section of the social media platform, and only pilot participants, who apply to the program, will write ...
- Just a concrete jungle? Noida gives a glimpse of rare birds in the wildFirst rays of the sun, a chilly morning breeze, and the sound of birds’ chirping – only disturbed by the soft click of the camera shutter! ...
- Rare white stork flies into Tamil Nadu after 7 yearsThe storks arrived for the last time eight years ago and have returned only this year, say bird lovers.
- Winged guests arrive in ChandaArrival of winged guests in water bodies around the town has excited birdwatchers and lensmen.
- Mass graveyard at bird sanctuaryBirdwatchers might find it hard to digest but many birds of different varieties have been found dead at the Vedanthangal sanctuary' some 82...
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