Birds

Birds

The theives chase mother birds away by blocking all but one entrance to the tree trunks. Photos: Sifat Sharker

Botanical Garden: From bird haven to haven for bird thieves

Independent birdwatchers and wildlife conservators have found thieves, living near the botanical garden area, stealing bird chicks from nests to run an illegal trade

Great Egret (Ardea alba). Photo: Saqlain Rizve

The Wings of Vibrance: Dr. Alim's journey into the world of birds

Wryneck sunning on electric cable. Photo: Enam Ul Haque

Migratory Wryneck: ‘Must wander on through hopes and fears’ 

Woodswallows huddling. Photo: Enam Ul Haque

Woodswallow: ‘High and high, to thy banqueting-place in the sky’

A male Scarlet Minivet. Photo: Enam Ul Haque

Scarlet Minivet: Flies the colour of fidelity, not The Scarlet Letter  

Photo: Muntasir Akash

Ephemeral: Grass blooms and urban munias in sprouting model towns

Scimitar Babbler on grass. Photo: Enam Ul Haque

Scimitar Babbler basking: ‘It seemed a thrill of pleasure’ 

A female Pied Bushchat. Photo: Enam Ul Haque

Pied Bushchat: ‘Stirrings beyond sense - with a start, a bounce, a stab!’

Birds under increasing threat from plastic waste

Birds under increasing threat from plastic waste

Toes and talons of Shikra. Photo; Enam Ul Haque

Shikra: A leopard with wings!

Bengal Bushlark singing on a fence. Photo: Enam Ul Haque

Bengal Bushlark: ‘Clouds and sky about thee ringing!’

Jungle Babblers: Funny little birds casually visiting the Taj Mahal

Jungle Babblers: Funny little birds casually visiting the Taj Mahal

Small Minivet male carries insect. Photo: Enam Ul Haque

Small Minivets: 'Renew their old melodious madrigals of love'