Dose of Inspiration for International Day of Forests

Today, that is, 21st of March is celebrated as International Day of Forests or World Forestry Day to highlight the importance of forests on our planet. There is, however, no need to mention why forests are so important, but it is necessary to remind ourselves of their significance now and then and take at least a few steps in the right direction.

Planty things for Monday morning

Planty things for Monday morning

Environment Day, Every Day

Since June 5th is celebrated as World Environment Day, but every day is really a day to care about it and work towards its betterment, I thought I’ll just share some lovely pictures of our wonderful environments.

Greater Coucals Lunching Together

Have seen one hopping around and keep hearing its deep voice almost every day. And finally, today saw a pair of Greater Coucals feasting, each preferring a different dish.

Biodiversity Day: We Are Part of the Solution

International Day for Biological Diversity is held on May 22 to create awareness about biodiversity issues. The theme for this year is ‘We’re part of the solution’ in continuation with last year’s theme ‘our solutions are in nature’.

Red-whiskered Bulbul: The Garden Songbird

It’s been raining on and off and the weather is cool under the influence of Cyclone Tauktae raging in the Arabian Sea. It’s dark, windy, and raining intermittently. It doesn’t feel like May, doesn’t feel like summer.

Birdwatching from Balcony

Lockdown continues…

All the scary, sad and depressing news around, has got me a little anxious. But, I must try to stay calm and focused.

World Migratory Bird Day: Celebrating the Avian Beauties

World Migratory Bird Day – a relatable day for every bird lover. Though, for a birder, every day is a bird day.

May 8th is celebrated globally as Migratory Bird Day, to raise awareness and a need to conserve these winter visitors some of whom even fly hundreds of thousands of kilometers.

Home of a Sunbird

Something beautiful happened! Though I walked/jogged around the same track almost every day, it was only this day that I noticed a nest when a beautiful sunbird flew out of it! Home of a sunbird!