Ornithologist Peter Kaestner has suggested reaching out to the ?aam aadmi? (common man) through ?charismatic mega fauna? such as the tiger and the elephant for long-term conservation goals in India. Conservation should be presented to the public in such a manner that they would understand it and relate it to their lives and ethos, he […]
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Migratory birds throng Magadi Tank
It is that time of the year again when migratory birds throng the Magadi Kere (tank) in Shirahatti taluk of Gadag district. While the bountiful rain has raised the water level in the tank this year, there has been increase in the number of migratory birds. Such has been the increase in the number of […]
In love with the mysteries of birds
A weaver bird, which was separated from parents and reared in the laboratory atmosphere for years, could still build the nest. That proves that the genius of building a nest is an inborn trait. It gives immense pleasure and an ineffable feeling to hear the birds singing, especially early morning. Seeing them and hearing them […]