The transition in the bird diversity that started in September will continue through November– with an increasing number of species and individuals of migrating birds seeking their wintering grounds in India. To increase the chances of spotting migrants, the...
Now that September is over, it's time to announce the October challenge. Migrants are pouring into various regions of the country, and October officially kicks off the winter season in the majority of places. This means that more birders will be out and about,...
Note: We have updated the gift for the winner of this challenge. Despite severe rains in several areas, birdwatchers continued to observe birds in August, uploading more than twenty-four thousand checklists from all across the country! Here is a brief glimpse of...
We look forward to September like children to birthday parties! This is that time of the year when winter migrants are trickling in and to spot any species that is first for the season to that region is very exciting. Rosy Starlings have started arriving in large...
Updated on 25 Aug 2021 to correct an error in analysis. Before moving on to the results for the monthly challenges, here is a brief glimpse of birding in July by the numbers (with the previous month in brackets). No. of birders: 2,321 (2,302) Number of...
Although a majority of our resident birds have finished breeding, there are still a few that have just started or are in the middle of their breeding activities. To understand the breeding ecology of birds across our Indian subcontinent, which otherwise is poorly...
Before moving on to the results for the monthly challenges, here is a brief glimpse of birding in June by the numbers (with the previous month in brackets). No. of birders: 2,302 (2,340) Number of observations: 3.4 lakh (3.5 lakh) Number of lists (all types): ...
We all know that wetlands are significant habitats for many species. Wetlands provide food, water, shelter and often act as crucial breeding sites for a large number of birds. The continued existence of certain species such as Sarus Crane depends on the existence...
Before moving on to the results for the monthly challenges, here is a brief glimpse of birding in May by the numbers (with the previous month in brackets). No. of birders: 2,340 (2,816) Number of observations: 3.5 lakh(4.6 lakh) Number of lists (all types): 23,494...
June brings hope and anticipation of rains—a relief from the sweltering heat. Calls of our resident and migratory cuckoos such as the Asian Koel, Common Hawk-cuckoo, Pied Cuckoo, can be heard in early mornings and late evenings. However, they become extremely vocal...
The second wave of COVID-19 has restricted the majority of us to stay indoors. Just like last year, many birders took up the challenge of exploring birds at or around their homes, uploading their lists in eBird. Here is the breakup of eBirding in the country in...
May may not be a great month for birding in India but it is the peak breeding season for most birds across the country. This month's challenge involves watching our resident birds closely and see if any of them show signs of breeding. You might see some birds...
