Birds

Birds

File Photo: TBS

Beanibazar’s green cover shrinks, migratory birds disappear

Even a decade ago, various wetlands, rivers, creeks and canals across Beanibazar teemed with numerous species of migratory birds as soon as winter approached. 

A bird sits on a branch in front of a partial solar eclipse near Bridgwater, in southwestern England, March 20, 2015. Photo: REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

Study shows how solar eclipse made some birds sing like a new day dawned

A fire broke out at Kapasia Bazar in Gazipur district on 1 October. Photo: UNB

200 birds killed in Gazipur market fire

Sujoy’s organisation has rescued and released over a thousand birds so far from hunters. Photo: Courtesy

How decades of activism brought national recognition to Sherpur’s wildlife saviours

Birds including Lovebirds, Cockatiel, Bazrika, Diamond Dove and other species were burned to death. Photo: UNB

Hundreds of birds burnt in Jhenaidah shop fire

Photo: Courtesy

3 arrested with 697 slaughtered birds in Chattogram

The birds, identified as Jhut Shalik, were released back into their natural habitat in a beel (lake-like wetland). Photo: UNB

1,200 trapped birds rescued, freed in Bagerhat

Massive influx of migratory birds this winter, drawing the attention of nature enthusiasts in general from far and wide. Photo: UNB

Large influx of migratory birds enhances scenic charm of Ramrai Dighi in Thakurgaon

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. File Photo: UNB

Experts warn of rising bird strike risks at Dhaka airport

Three members of a wild bird smuggling gang were arrested while attempting to sell birds kept in two separate cages today (2 January). Photo: Courtesy

3 arrested for smuggling wild birds in Ctg, 25 birds rescued

Wetlands in Bangladesh provide winter refuge to thousands of migratory birds. Photo: Abdullah A Sadique

How drones are being used to aid wildlife rescue operations

The Isle of May is the largest colony of Atlantic Puffins on the east coast of Britain. Photo: MUNTASIR AKASH

From storm to sunshine: Puffin-watching on the Isle of May

Baya weaver is the most common of all three weavers in Bangladesh. Photo: Muntasir Akash

What lies ahead for the Baya Weavers of Sinduria?