Searched for
NESTING BOXES FOR BIRDS
Dia Mirza turned her Mumbai home into a mini jungle. Actress shares 3 easy steps for beginners to attract birds, butterflies and bees- In 1965, a mountaineer climbed 6,000 feet and found a seabird's last two colonies; he spent the next 50 years keeping it from extinction
- The bird on the Seychelles’ 25-rupee note once had only 12 survivors on one island; after another decline, conservationists helped rebuild it to around 280 across five islands
- No rodents in California vineyards? Barn owls point to a new future for American farming as ‘fear effect’ cuts pests by up to 52% without poisonCould barn owls offer a new future for farming in America? New research in California vineyards found that areas with more active barn owls...04 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- In 1962, a conservationist moved to a near-barren Bermuda island without electricity or a phone; 47 years later, its first cahow chick in 300 years fledgedA young conservationist moved to Nonsuch Island in 1962 to restore its lost forest. David Wingate planted over 10,000 native seedlings to r...29 Jul, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- In 1850s, a Brooklyn scientist imported 16 English sparrows to eat urban caterpillars; by 1915, the invasive birds had spread across AmericaHouse sparrows were introduced to America in 1850, which quickly led to their widespread establishment. These birds, initially intended to ...27 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
- Gurgaon hospital reports surge in dehydrated birds arriving through delivery appsBird Charity Hospital reports a surge in heat-affected birds. Residents are now using delivery apps to transport distressed avians for urge...28 May, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- Why some birds decorate their nests with snake skin, and scientists say it actually works as a defense toolBirds are using snake skins in their nests. This unusual practice helps protect eggs and chicks from predators. Studies show this strategy ...25 May, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
- Why backyard birds gang up on snakes during breeding seasonBirds aggressively chase snakes away from their nests. This behavior, known as mobbing, is a defense system to protect eggs and chicks. Bir...22 May, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
- Why Birds Are Choosing Busy Cities Over Quiet Forests And What They Know That We Don’tBirds are surprisingly adapting to urban life, building nests on buildings and using synthetic materials. This phenomenon, called synurbiza...08 Apr, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
- Peregrine Falcons in the City: The Surprising Reason They Choose SkyscrapersPeregrine falcons, once found in wild cliffs, now thrive in New York City. Skyscrapers offer them height for nesting and hunting, similar t...21 Mar, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
- World Sparrow Day 2025: Sparrows are important for the ecology and there need to protect them from extinctionWorld Sparrow Day (Google Trends): World Sparrow Day, celebrated every March 20, highlights the need to protect sparrows due to their cruci...20 Mar, 2025, 09.59 AM IST
- 'Angry Birds' animated series is coming to Netflix this summerThe online streaming service ordered 40 episodes of 11-minutes each for 'Angry Birds: Summer Madness'.27 Mar, 2020, 03.22 PM IST
- Researchers turn to crowdfunding to save endangered parrotCanberra, Oct 18 (IANS) Australian researchers have turned to crowdfunding to help bankroll a new technology to save the critically endange...18 Oct, 2017, 01.12 PM IST
- To protect sparrows, be their friendMaking a wooden bird house and installing it in your balcony may not be enough to make sparrows live in them. To have sparrows flock your h...19 Mar, 2016, 03.12 PM IST
- China deploys trained monkeys, eagles for military parade: ReportChina has hired monkeys, eagles to ensure aircraft safety during a massive parade this week to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of Worl...31 Aug, 2015, 06.23 PM IST
- House sparrows flying away from citiesLoss of nesting sites and absence of food, particularly insects, are leading to fast reduction in the number of house sparrows (passer dome...20 Mar, 2015, 05.05 PM IST
- Polythene triggers migration of crowsWhile the rituals of Pitra Paksha are being performed on the banks of the Ganga and other places, the site of crows feeding upon the food, ...25 Sep, 2013, 11.15 PM IST
- House sparrows losing battle against rapid urbanisationThe house sparrow is now the fourth most commonly-sighted bird in India, with the first three being the Rock Pigeon, which has emerged as t...21 Mar, 2013, 05.41 AM IST
- Urbanisation, pollution rings death knell for sparrowsRapid urbanisation and increasing pollution is spelling doom for the small ubiquitous sparrow, which was earlier found in large numbers in ...17 Jan, 2008, 01.53 PM IST
Load More
