Bird flu confirmed in dead migratory birds in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra, after cases reported in Raj, MP and KeralaBird flu is a highly infectious and severe respiratory disease in birds caused by the H5N1 influenza virus, which can occasionally infect h...
04 Jan, 2021, 07.27 PM IST
Bird flu scare reaches Himachal Pradesh as 1,800 migratory birds drop deadWith the toll of migratory waterbirds rising to over 1,800, and almost half of them being endangered bar-headed goose visiting the Pong wet...
04 Jan, 2021, 05.12 PM IST
Bhitarkanika park registers rise in number of winged guestsThe Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapara district has played host to over one lakh migrant water birds this year. While 76,268...
11 Jan, 2018, 01.11 PM IST
- Gosabara: Birds die as govt turns a blind eye
Karli-Gosabara reservoir near Porbandar, a home of migratory birds, has become a haven for poachers. Despite being a potential Ramsar site,...
14 Dec, 2015, 10.24 PM IST
April's here! Plan a quick getaway to Kharghar Hills near Mumbai & Siliserh Lakeside in RajasthanET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here's where you can head to.
09 Apr, 2015, 05.54 AM IST
Mercury dip stretches migratory seasonPlummeting mercury as a result of the unseasonal rains over the past two days could stretch the season for migratory birds at Okhla Bird Sa...
03 Mar, 2015, 04.56 AM IST
- At 7,000, migratory birds on the rise in Okhla: Survey
Here's good news for bird watchers. Nearly 7,000 migratory birds have already arrived in Okhla Bird Sanctuary.
14 Nov, 2014, 03.58 PM IST
- UP to boost eco-tourism with bird sanctuary overhaul
The UP tourism department has come up with a Rs 5 crore plan to boost eco-tourism in the state by overhauling Sur Sarovar bird sanctuary, w...
29 May, 2014, 06.15 AM IST
- Himachal now home to half of world's bar-headed geese
The census recorded 1,28,200 birds of 119 species.The common shelduck, sarus crane, osprey, buff bellied pipit, Indian skimmer and the litt...
03 Feb, 2014, 05.18 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
- Rare birds spotted at Keetham Lake
Keetham Lake, Soor Sarovar Bird Sanctuary, Agra is the place to be for bird watchers.
04 Dec, 2013, 12.09 AM IST
Number of migratory birds declinesWith the onset of winters, the region has started buzzing with the chirping of winged guests, which have started arriving from as far as Si...
21 Nov, 2013, 01.47 AM IST
- Bhitarkanika's winged guests start arriving as winter sets in
Bhitarkanika National Park is chirping once again. Winter is closing in and thousands of migratory birds have started arriving to the mangr...
17 Nov, 2013, 07.27 AM IST
- 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.
15 Feb, 2013, 01.37 AM IST
- Winged guests arrive in Chanda
Arrival of winged guests in water bodies around the town has excited birdwatchers and lensmen.
28 Nov, 2012, 02.14 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
- Drop in number of migratory birds at Bhitarkanika
The number of migratory birds visiting Bhitarkanika national park in Orissa's Kendrapara district has dropped by around 60% this season, of...
27 Dec, 2010, 04.43 PM IST