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Migratory birds from Europe add to 81 species spotted at Fergusson College

Green Warbler was one of the migratory birds spotted at Fergusson College. (HT )
Published on Apr 22, 2025 09:52 AM IST

Feather report: Wknd interviews award-winning birder Aasheesh Pittie

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‘Be patient, be mindful. Pause the chase for posts and Likes; leave some of that expensive camera equipment behind. It isn’t about the perfect picture… not at all,’ Pittie says. (HT Photo: Abhinandita Mathur)
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 01:13 PM IST

At 248, Pune city records second highest bird species sightings in Maha

The highlight this year was the sighting of the rare European Honey Buzzard at Vetal Tekdi. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 19, 2025 05:34 AM IST

215 species spotted in MMR during annual birding event

The purple sunbird was one of the species spotted. (Kunal Munsiff)
Published on Feb 18, 2025 06:18 AM IST

Over 100 bird species discovered in Malaysian Seberang Perai’s forest reserves

The next phase of the survey will take place at Bukit Panchor State Park in Nibong Tebal.
Updated on Feb 17, 2025 06:21 PM IST

168 bird species recorded this year for Delhi Bird Atlas survey

Scaly-breasted munia.
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 05:10 AM IST

238 bird species sighted in annual Delhi bird race

The Delhi Bird Race is a one-day event where birders set out from dawn to dusk to make note of different bird species across NCR. (HT Archive)
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 08:04 AM IST

Fewer sightings, locales mark Bird Day this year in Delhi

A peahen sitting on the wall of the botanical garden at PAU in Ludhiana on Sunday.Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Updated on Feb 11, 2024 01:10 AM IST

Penguin Awareness Day 2024: Date, history and significance

Penguin Awareness Day 2024: Date, history and significance
Published on Jan 18, 2024 09:46 AM IST

National Birds Day 2024: Why do we celebrate the day? Know interesting facts

National Birds Day 2024: Why do we celebrate the day? Know interesting facts
Updated on Jan 05, 2024 08:27 AM IST

Prayagraj hosts U.P’s 1st birding workshop to foster bird conservation

Participants of the workshop in Prayagraj on Monday (HT Photo)
Published on Sep 18, 2023 05:26 PM IST

Majority of bird species in India face decline: Report

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Birds with special habitats, as opposed to generalists that can live in multiple habitat types are far more threatened, the report has flagged. A Montagus Harrier in the photograph above. (Albin Jacob)
Updated on Aug 29, 2023 04:13 PM IST

60% of bird species declined in India over a period of 30 years: Report

Of the total of 942 species evaluated, long-term trends could be determined for 338 species.
Published on Aug 25, 2023 09:08 PM IST

HT Picks; New Reads

This week’s pick of interesting reads includes a book on Delhi’s birds, a courtesan’s incredible memoir told by her son, and a work that looks at world history and myth to understand how men and women interact today. (HT Team)
Updated on Jun 30, 2023 07:49 PM IST

Negligence by administration impacting bird population in Daund, Indapur tehsils

NGO Eco Rescue Daund said at least 10 incidents have been reported in Indapur since last year wherein more than 100 local and migratory birds have been adversely impacted due to human intervention. (HT)
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 12:48 AM IST

Up to 73% of 1,091 bird species likely to shift due to climate change: Study

The study showed that long-distance migratory birds’ habitat is more vulnerable to climate change. (AFP/Representative)
Updated on Apr 05, 2023 01:15 PM IST

Varied, increased sightings: Bird Day goes bigger this year

The highest count so far was in 2017 when 268 bird species were recorded. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Feb 12, 2023 04:44 AM IST

Fly into the world of birds: 6 best destinations for bird watching in India

Whether you are a seasoned birder or a beginner, these destinations offer something for everyone.
Updated on Feb 03, 2023 03:34 PM IST

Report shows population on decline across bird species

House Sparrow spotted in Bio Diversity Park in Gurugram
Updated on Feb 18, 2020 06:05 AM IST