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...

November is a wonderful time to watch resident and winter migrants that have begun to establish themselves across the country. Birders are being treated to the sights and sounds of birds from India and other parts of the world. This month’s eBird challenge is...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

With the onset of summer, our resident birds seem to be well underway with their breeding activities– the dawn chorus waxes, and the air is filled with bird sounds. A lot of birders are looking to document interesting breeding behaviours. This month, the challenge...

February produced some excitement among birdwatchers especially with Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) and Campus Bird Count (CBC). Here is a preliminary report on GBBC and a full report will be published by April. The last date to upload all your GBBC checklists is...