2 In the absence of a camera, your phone and binoculars can prove to be an invaluable combination for taking photographs of birds. Read on for more...
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2 As the temperature rises in most parts of India, April tends to see a further drop in birding activity. Here is the breakup of birding in India in the month of April 2018 (with previous month in brackets): Number of birders: 1,271 (1,611) Number of lists (all types): 13,700 (20,600) Number of observations: 2.3 lakh (3.5 lakh) March challenge The… read more »
April 2018 eBirders of the month
May is peak breeding season for birds across India. Or is it? Sadly breeding seasonality of our birds is poorly known. With Endemic Bird Day approaching, let’s go out to see how many subcontinental endemics are around us. Many of these birds are resident and this is the best time to observe breeding behaviour – which could be courtship or… read more »
May 2018 eBirding Challenge
Grey Francolin, Indian Peafowl, Common Hawk-Cuckoo, Indian Grey Hornbill, Black-rumped Flameback, Plum-headed Parakeet, Indian Pitta, Ashy Prinia, Jungle Babbler, Indian Robin, Brahminy Starling and Purple-rumped Sunbird. What do these common birds have in common? They are all endemics to our region; that is, they are found nowhere else in the world (at least not naturally). This 5th of May, let’s… read more »
This 5th of May is Endemic Bird Day!
5 The diverse birdlife and habitats of North-India are tied together in intricate ways. This is a guest article by Pritam Baruah.
Bird Habitats of North East India
2 After February (which contains the GBBC), generally see a bit of a drop in birding activity, but those who do go out birding in March are usually not disappointed! Here is the breakup of birding in India in the month of March 2018 (with previous month in brackets): Number of birders: 1,611 (2,273) Number of lists (all types): 20,600 (31,400)… read more »
March 2018 eBirders of the month
The challenge in March was to bird often, and bird often with other birders! This month, we’d like to change things a bit and see what species we can all record over a period of a month at our favourite patches. As temperatures soar across several parts of the country, you might prefer to sit down in the shade and… read more »
April 2018 eBirding Challenge
2 GBBC 2018 summary results Campus Bird Count 2018 summary results A large number of birders uploaded lists to the eBird India platform during this year’s GBBC and CBC. This included several regular and experienced birders, birders who organized events and counts in their regions, state coordinators who were instrumental in ensuring the counts went off smoothly and several participants who experienced birdwatching… read more »
GBBC 2018: Stories from the Field
With the winter, the GBBC, and several other events and festivals – February is a month for birding quite unlike any other! Here is the breakup of birding in India in the month of February 2018 (with previous month in brackets): Number of birders: 2,273 (1,476) Number of lists (all types): 31,400 (16,500) Number of observations: 5.1 (3.37 lakh) February… read more »
February 2018 eBirders of the month
The challenge this month is to upload at least 30 checklists with a few shared between fellow birders.
March 2018 eBirding Challenge
Dadra and Nagar Haveli is a largely unexplored and underbirded region. Saswat Mishra writes about this union territory, which is home to several species that are found in the Western Ghats.
Birding in Dadra and Nagar Haveli
Birding is (almost?) at its peak in January. Here is the break-up of eBirding in India in Jan 2018 (with previous month in brackets). Number of birders: 1,476 (1,792) Number of lists (all types): 16,500 (25,500) Number of observations: 3.37 lakh (4.59 lakh) January challenge The challenge for January was to upload Asian Waterbird Counts from at least three wetlands… read more »
January 2018 eBirders of the month
2017 was the biggest year yet for Bird Count India since it's inception in 2014.
2017 – a quick review
Upload at least 20 eligible lists during GBBC (16-19 Feb), and another 20 eligible lists in the other twenty-four days of February
February 2018 eBirding Challenge
The Great Backyard Bird Count and the Campus Bird Count are just around the corner! Click on the links or the posters to the right to find out more. Join thousands of bird enthusiasts across India and the world in creating a snapshot of where different species are!
Great Backyard Bird Count & Campus Bird Count 2018
2 We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2017 eBird Yearly Challenge.
2017 eBird Yearly Challenge Winners!
3 Vijaya Lakshmi Rao has been birding for almost three decades and her passion for winged creatures is ceaseless. Read on.
Birder Profile – Vijaya Lakshmi Rao
4 Merlin is coming to India... but to launch it successfully, multiple images of Indian birds are needed to train the app to identify them.