Migratory birds arrive in BhitarkanikaWith the onset of winter, the chirps of overseas winged guests have livened up the picturesque marshy wetlands in the Bhitarkanika national...
19 Dec, 2016, 03.45 PM IST
Barrage work leaves Delhi's Okhla sanctuary high and dryOkhla Bird Sanctuary is in a precarious state with vast stretches of its wetlands parched. Water has been diverted because Uttar Pradesh ir...
04 Apr, 2015, 02.03 AM IST
- Chhattisgarh to have its first Bird Park at Raipur
Wildlife enthusiast, birders and ornithologists have something to rejoice upon, this National Wildlife Week beginning from October 2, with ...
01 Oct, 2014, 07.26 PM IST
Quick getaway destinations from Mumbai, Delhi and BangaloreCheck out the quick and best getaway destinations from Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore to enjoy your weekends and freshen up your mood.
05 Jun, 2014, 04.23 AM IST
- Water contamination threatens Dalpat Sagar Lake in Chhattisgarh
The 400-year-old picturesque Dalpat Sagar Wetlands, Jagdalpur, are facing an extreme threat of water pollution, which has already impacted ...
21 May, 2014, 09.06 PM IST
Migratory birds leaving Okhla Sanctuary, opting for drainsIf you are planning to visit Okhla Bird Sanctuary and Yamuna for bird watching, you may return disappointed.
24 Feb, 2014, 10.37 PM IST
- More waterbirds spotted in Delhi
The Asian Waterbird Census has thrown up happy surprises this time. Not only the number of wetland birds spotted in Delhi during the census...
10 Feb, 2014, 03.56 AM IST
- Census reveals less diversity of migratory birds at Punjab's Kanjhli wetland
In the latest Asian Waterbird Census (AWC), lesser diversity of migratory birds has been witnessed at Kanjhli - Punjab's smallest wetland f...
30 Jan, 2014, 02.41 AM IST
Flamingo population increases in Rajasthan: ReportThe main highlight of the survey is sighting of winter migratory species northern shoveler, pied avocet, Common Redshank and black-winged s...
20 Jan, 2014, 02.05 AM IST
- Count shows migratory birds take a liking to southern districts
Migratory birds find southern districts of the state cordial as per a bird count undertaken by the forest department on Sunday.
26 Dec, 2013, 02.56 AM IST
Follow the twitter because birds are back in Sultanpur National ParkWhat was once a natural lake, feeding off the water flowing in from surface run-offs from as far as Manesar, is now an artificial one.
01 Dec, 2013, 01.21 AM IST
- Migratory birds flock to Pong dam for winter
In winters, Maharana Pratap Sagar popularly known as Pong dam lake in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh becomes the bird watcher's deligh...
15 Nov, 2012, 05.54 AM IST
- Hyacinth in Harike wildlife sanctuary may deter winged visitors
The polluted waters of Harike wildlife sanctuary could cause a drop in the number of winged visitors from Central Asian countries who arriv...
24 Oct, 2012, 06.00 AM IST
- Cotton pygmy geese found in Imphal after four decades
Forest officials have found a flock of cotton pygmy geese, the smallest migratory water bird species in the world, taking shelter at the hi...
04 Oct, 2012, 10.30 PM IST
- Avian wonder: Birds conduct survey before nesting
It is not just human beings who usually undertake a survey before launching a new venture. Even birds are known to carry out surveys before...
13 Jun, 2012, 06.39 AM IST
- 400 flamingos die in Gujarat
Greater Flamingos, which fly thousands of miles from Siberia to breed in the warm marshes of the Khadir region in Kutch, are landing into a...
01 Dec, 2011, 04.41 AM IST
- Large number of migratory birds expected at Harikaw wildlife sanctuary
The migration of the winged creatures has already begun and the arrival of Greyleg Geese in more than expected number has made wildlife aut...
08 Jan, 2011, 09.40 PM IST