It’s the start of a new year and January has a lot to offer to kick off 2019 in style. Apart from the exciting birding that this month promises, it also brings with it a number of interesting events.
As winter settles across the land, so do the winter migrants. Birders from across the country are reporting expected and unexpected species, and this winter has been absolutely riveting thus far! What birds can you expect in your region at this time of the year? Do check out the eBird bar charts to find out.
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It’s November – a month that brings with it more birds and more birding! European Starlings, Greylag and Bar-headed Geese, Red-crested Pochard, Amur Falcons and many more join wintering birds that visit the various habitats and regions across India.
Like every year, October is amongst the most eagerly awaited months for birders as migratory species stake out territories in the subcontinent.
It's an exciting time of the year to be birding in India. There are a number of events to look forward to and there is a lot happening amongst the birds as well.
The annual eBird taxonomy update is underway and the revised taxonomy should start to appear as you enter new checklists. It is worth having a look at which Indian species are being treated differently with the latest 2018 update.
A flicker of wings over a waterbody may elicit gasps from birders across India as a layer of expectation shrouds the birding collectiveness. August is the month when winter migrants – beginning with waders and waterfowl – begin to trickle in to the country and several “firsts” of the season begin to appear.
We're past the midway mark on the annual calendar and amidst one of the most awaited events of the year - the annual monsoon. Have you experienced the monsoon showers in your part of the country yet?
Birds that move in and out, rains to look forward to, a lot of breeding activity to take note of, multiple eBird challenges to take part in and a lot more! June can be a happening month for the observant birdwatcher.