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In 2016, Wisconsin used 385,000 cubic yards of harbor mud to rebuild vanished Cat Island; more than 30 bird species returned, and 3 piping plover chicks fledged- In recent years, workers began restoring 4,000 acres at Delaware's Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. Today, new dunes stand nearly 10 feet high as grasses thrive and wildlife returns
- In the late 1800s, California introduced red foxes for hunting and fur farms; at Seal Beach, they drove light-footed Ridgway's rails down to just 5 pairs in 7 years
- In 1993, Louis Bacon bought a mostly undeveloped New York island; four years later, he protected nearly 90% of its 450 acresIn 1993, Louis Bacon acquired Robins Island, an exceptionally pristine marine island. He subsequently enacted a conservation easement that ...19 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
- Mining project near India's first marine sanctuary, national park in Gujarat gets nodA bauxite and marl mining initiative has secured essential clearance close to Gujarat's important marine conservation zones. Nestled severa...08 Aug, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
- Partnership between banks and fintechs a win-win proposition: ex-RBI deputy governorAt Bandhan Bank's foundation day, ex-RBI deputy governor S S Mundra highlighted the symbiotic relationship between banks and fintech firms....23 Aug, 2024, 11.05 PM IST
- 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...09 Nov, 2022, 09.59 PM IST
- Chilika lake a hotspot of biodiversity"For the first time, near-threatened ferruginous ducks and a group of Eurasian otters were spotted in the lagoon in the 2022 Flora and Faun...04 Feb, 2022, 01.16 PM IST
- 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...08 May, 2021, 10.27 PM IST
- NGT seeks report on carcasses of migratory birds at Sambhar lake22 Nov, 2019, 10.38 PM IST
- Planning a getaway for the Eid weekend? Here's why Kolad offers the perfect breakThe umpteen number waterfalls, lush greenery and the captivating Sahyadris, make Kolad the perfect weekend getaway.14 Jun, 2018, 08.04 AM IST
- Come January, and enjoy the bird-watching trail in RajasthanExplore the areas bordering the Great Rann of Kutch & other interesting places like Chhari-Dhand for birdwatching & observing fossils.22 Dec, 2016, 07.52 AM IST
- 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
- Migratory birds sitting ducks for poachersNo gun fire, no smoke, not even a swish of the net that is spread well before the unsuspecting victims land in a flock on lakebeds and floa...16 Sep, 2015, 06.52 AM IST
- Hold your breath! Spot that spectacular Bengal Tiger in The SundarbansSundarbans is spread across 10,000 sq km. Visitors will find themselves holding their breath as their boats glide through the creeks & rivu...29 Nov, 2014, 03.54 PM IST
- Long-billed plover sighted in AmravatiThe Wildlife & Environment Conservation Society (WECS), Amravati, has recorded first sighting of long-billed plover.This is the first sight...25 Apr, 2014, 06.26 AM IST
- 2-day annual bird counting at Pong Dam from Jan 29After its creation in 1975, Pong Dam has become a favourite destination for migratory birds during winters.26 Jan, 2014, 03.15 AM IST
- Bhitarkanika's winged guests start arriving as winter sets inBhitarkanika 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
- Rare birds spotted in MadayipparaThe bird watchers spotted some rare migratory birds in the north Malabar region during a survey recently.24 Sep, 2013, 11.00 AM IST
- Migratory birds flock to Pong dam for winterIn 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
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