The eBird-India challenge for October is to post at least 40 eligible lists over 31 days of the month. However, at least 5 out of these lists should be uploaded on 8th October–Wild Bird Day. 

September 2022 challenge was to upload at least 30 lists, of which, at least 6 should be shared with other eBirders. A total of 114 birders met the target and the winner is H Nambiar from Kerala.

eBird-India monthly challenge for August is to upload 20 or more eligible lists containing at least one species with comments on its behaviour. In addition to this, any 10 lists among the 20 should have at least one breeding code.

It can be easy to let birding activity slip into a bit of a lull in July as the monsoon makes its presence felt across much of the country. But the rains are hardly a reason to cut down on watching birds! A number of interesting observations can be made during this...

June is the time when both resident and migratory cuckoos are active and searching for potential sites where the host birds are likely to nest. In the Himalaya, Large Hawk-Cuckoo, Himalayan Cuckoo, Common Cuckoo have been vocal since May, and in northeast India its...

Though the soaring temperatures in May might make you uncomfortable going out birding it's still one of the best times of the year to watch breeding behaviour. There are also 3 one-day events happening in May– Endemic Bird Day, Himalayan Bird Count and Global Big...

It's April, which means that in most parts of India, breeding has begun or will begin very soon for many species. The air is filled with bird sounds and a lot of birders are keen to document interesting breeding behaviors through photographs and sound recordings....

While the excitement of the Asian Waterbird Census continues in February it's time for a new event to celebrate. As you know, every February brings the Great Backyard Bird Count, a worldwide birding event in which tens of thousands of people take part. This year...

As we approach the new month of 2022, it's time to start a new eBirding challenge! Just like every year, January is dedicated to the Asian Waterbird Census (AWC). Birders from all across India (and Asia!) will be visiting several wetlands to document the birds as...

In many parts of the country, November was very wet, windy, and dreary! But December promises to be more sunny. The majority of our winter migrants have arrived and will spend the next few months fattening up before preparing for the long journeys back to their...