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Nature’s Layers Unravelled – Encounters with birds, beasts, and relatives

Tag: Birds of India

Pranayama with Bar-headed Geese – A Pilgrimage in Gadag

Pranayama with Bar-headed Geese – A Pilgrimage in Gadag

Bijoy VenugopalJanuary 10, 2025January 10, 2025

Bar-headed Geese are masters of pranayama, making use of atmospheric oxygen like few other birds can. In that sense, they are true yogis, and making a journey to see them is akin to a pilgrimage.

Ghouls among the Garbage – The Greater Adjutants of Guwahati

Ghouls among the Garbage – The Greater Adjutants of Guwahati

Arun RaghuramanJuly 7, 2024July 7, 2024

Meet the carrion-devouring Greater Adjutant, one of India’s largest storks, which flourishes in the reeking garbage dumps of Guwahati

TL;DR – What colour are a Black-winged Kite’s eyes?

TL;DR – What colour are a Black-winged Kite’s eyes?

Bijoy VenugopalFebruary 13, 2024February 15, 2024

Look closely at the eyes of a Black-winged Kite. Are they red? Or orange? Or yellow? The eyes will tell you if you are looking at an adult or a juvenile bird.

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