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MIGRATORY BIRDS AND ECOSYSTEMS
More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree plantingNew research from Japan reveals that planting trees for conservation, while beneficial for some birds, can negatively impact species relian...
Before you plan a wildlife nature vacation, check the list of 6 national parks closing from JulyPlanning a jungle safari this season requires careful attention to park closures. Many of India's popular wildlife destinations, including ...
A wind farm in Poland became so loud that local birds started singing louder to compete with the noiseWind farms are impacting bird populations. Birds are altering their songs to be heard over turbine noise, a costly adaptation. Some species...
1 man, 130 ponds: How a Rajasthan man’s heartbreaking encounter with thirsty desert animals inspired a remarkable mission. ‘I made a promise.’Sharvan Patel, a wildlife photographer, witnessed animals struggling for water in Rajasthan's desert. He was moved to action after seeing d...
This surreal floating lake in India is visible from space but beneath its drifting islands lives one of the world’s most feared snakesManipur’s Loktak Lake is unlike any other lake in India. Known for its floating circular islands called phumdis, the lake is also home to t...
'Possibly most beautiful jungle': Award-winning wildlife photographer and investor Sridhar Sivaram reveals a hidden destination wildlife and nature lovers must visitDudhwa National Park in Uttar Pradesh offers a raw and wild jungle experience away from crowds. Award-winning photographer Sridhar Sivaram ...
Is Antarctica's tourism boom a ticking time bomb for disease and contamination? Here's what you need to knowAntarctica's tourism is booming, attracting over 80,000 visitors. Experts warn this surge increases risks of contamination and disease. A r...
Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and diseaseSoaring tourism to Antarctica, driven by climate change fears, raises concerns about contamination and damage to the fragile ecosystem. A r...
7 hours drive from Bengaluru lies a magical lake turns 'pink' during this time of the yearPulicat Lake near Chennai has transformed into a breathtaking spectacle, with thousands of flamingos creating a vibrant pink landscape. Thi...
Bats Were Suspected of Hunting Birds for Years, but What Scientists Finally Heard Changes EverythingScientists have confirmed that noctule bats hunt birds in the night sky. Using advanced tracking and audio devices, researchers observed ba...
Migration Interrupted: Climate Change Is Altering the Routes Birds Have Followed for MillenniaMigratory birds face new challenges as climate change alters their ancient journeys. Rising temperatures and unpredictable weather disrupt ...
India gets Ramsar tag for 2 wetlands, PM Modi lauds effortsTwo Indian wetlands, Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch, are now Ramsar sites. This brings India's total to 98. Prime M...
India plans study on detection of zoonotic diseases that could spill over from birds to humansIndia is launching a major study to detect zoonotic diseases in select bird sanctuaries across Sikkim, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Using t...
NTPC Bongaigaon plant becomes the new nest for migratory birdsThe station has made sincere efforts to capture the movement of these birds at NTPC Bongaigaon through a short film, " Mainstreaming Biodiv...
Assam: NTPC Bongaigaon becomes the new nest for migratory birdsNTPC believes in maintaining a sustainable ecosystem and arrival of these migratory birds is testimony to the fact that apart from powering...
India to host key meet on conservation of migratory species of wild animalsThe thirteenth meeting of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) being hosted by India is the ...
Census finds dip in winter migratory birds in BhitarkanikaThe annual census report of winter migratory birds released by the forest department on Monday said that the number of avian winter species...
- Sharp drop in migratory birds number on back of good rains
There is a significant decline in population of migratory birds visiting Bhopal this winter.
- 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...