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Citizens urge steps to protect Okhla bird sanctuary during barrage repairs

The suggestions include rescheduling unavoidable drainage to reduce ecological disruption, a shift from the current October–November maintenance window to late September–mid-October, (HT Archive)

Published 35 days ago

Capital gets its first-ever bird atlas; 471 species logged

The atlas’ introduction describes it as a “structured, long-term initiative”, to map the distribution and abundance of bird species across Delhi, capturing seasonal variations and habitat-specific data. (HT)

Updated 43 days ago

Delhi world's second-richest capital for avian diversity, hosts 471 bird species

Delhi world's second-richest capital for avian diversity, hosts 471 bird species

Updated 44 days ago

Delhi’s Neeli Jheel sets sight on Ramsar tag, 250 species recorded

Nearly 70% of the lake falls on the Haryana side. (HT Archive)

Updated 99 days ago

Delhi: 247 species on Big Bird Day, max seen in 3 years

Baikal teal in Jhajjar. (courtesty: Mohit Mehta)

Published 162 days ago

Winter spectacle: Over 20,000 birds recorded at Surajpur and Okhla sanctuary

Despite the high numbers, birders highlighted river water pollution, kite strings, cattle grazing and waste dumping as persistent threats to the habitat (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Published 188 days ago

Bird census to begin at Yamuna wetlands, to continue till Jan 18

Four teams will cover a 20-kilometre stretch from Cullak Pur to the Wazirabad Barrage and be assigned a five-kilometre segment. (HT PHOTO)

Published 198 days ago

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more

Published 314 days ago

Migratory birds from Europe add to 81 species spotted at Fergusson College

Green Warbler was one of the migratory birds spotted at Fergusson College. (HT )

Published 454 days ago

Feather report: Wknd interviews award-winning birder Aasheesh Pittie

‘Be patient, be mindful. Pause the chase for posts and Likes; leave some of that expensive camera equipment behind. It isn’t about the perfect picture… not at all,’ Pittie says. (HT Photo: Abhinandita Mathur)

Updated 458 days ago

At 248, Pune city records second highest bird species sightings in Maha

The highlight this year was the sighting of the rare European Honey Buzzard at Vetal Tekdi. (HT PHOTO)

Published 516 days ago

215 species spotted in MMR during annual birding event

The purple sunbird was one of the species spotted. (Kunal Munsiff)

Published 517 days ago

Over 100 bird species discovered in Malaysian Seberang Perai’s forest reserves

The next phase of the survey will take place at Bukit Panchor State Park in Nibong Tebal.

Updated 518 days ago

168 bird species recorded this year for Delhi Bird Atlas survey

Scaly-breasted munia.

Updated 545 days ago

238 bird species sighted in annual Delhi bird race

The Delhi Bird Race is a one-day event where birders set out from dawn to dusk to make note of different bird species across NCR. (HT Archive)

Updated 850 days ago

Fewer sightings, locales mark Bird Day this year in Delhi

A peahen sitting on the wall of the botanical garden at PAU in Ludhiana on Sunday.Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Updated 890 days ago

Penguin Awareness Day 2024: Date, history and significance

Penguin Awareness Day 2024: Date, history and significance

Published 914 days ago

National Birds Day 2024: Why do we celebrate the day? Know interesting facts

National Birds Day 2024: Why do we celebrate the day? Know interesting facts

Updated 927 days ago

Prayagraj hosts U.P’s 1st birding workshop to foster bird conservation

Participants of the workshop in Prayagraj on Monday (HT Photo)

Published 1036 days ago

Majority of bird species in India face decline: Report

Birds with special habitats, as opposed to generalists that can live in multiple habitat types are far more threatened, the report has flagged. A Montagus Harrier in the photograph above. (Albin Jacob)

Updated 1059 days ago

60% of bird species declined in India over a period of 30 years: Report

Of the total of 942 species evaluated, long-term trends could be determined for 338 species.

Published 1060 days ago

HT Picks; New Reads

This week’s pick of interesting reads includes a book on Delhi’s birds, a courtesan’s incredible memoir told by her son, and a work that looks at world history and myth to understand how men and women interact today. (HT Team)

Updated 1116 days ago

Negligence by administration impacting bird population in Daund, Indapur tehsils

NGO Eco Rescue Daund said at least 10 incidents have been reported in Indapur since last year wherein more than 100 local and migratory birds have been adversely impacted due to human intervention. (HT)

Updated 1126 days ago

Up to 73% of 1,091 bird species likely to shift due to climate change: Study

The study showed that long-distance migratory birds’ habitat is more vulnerable to climate change. (AFP/Representative)

Updated 1202 days ago

Varied, increased sightings: Bird Day goes bigger this year

The highest count so far was in 2017 when 268 bird species were recorded. (HT PHOTO)

Updated 1254 days ago

Fly into the world of birds: 6 best destinations for bird watching in India

Whether you are a seasoned birder or a beginner, these destinations offer something for everyone.

Updated 1263 days ago

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