Colourful blooms and cheerful birdsongs define the spirit of the month of March. Spring brings with it some very interesting changes in the birdlife around us.
February is amongst the most happening months of the year for birds and birders. Winter migrants are still making their presence felt across the region with some passage movements beginning to take place to add some excitement into the mix.
It’s the start of the new year and January is, of course, peak birdwatching season. A number of birding events- bird races, bird surveys, bird festivals are happening this month.
November arrives with the promise of more birds and more birding. Warblers, raptors, waterfowl, and a bunch of passerines have been enthralling birders who’ve been reporting them all over the country.
October is one of the most awaited months of the year for birders. Wetlands start filling up with migratory waterfowl and shorebirds, while forests and shrubbery are abuzz with the chatter of warblers.
September heralds the end of the monsoon season and the beginning of the cold season in most of India. Birders get excited as both, passage and winter migrants will begin to arrive at this time of year.
August is an interesting month of the year. While most parts of the country continue to receive heavy rainfall, the amount of water and the associated increase in vegetation and prey items stimulates changes in birdlife both locally and in terms of long-distance migration.
Although a relatively quiet month in the year for some birders, July can be an exciting time to add to our knowledge of birds. As the rains hit various parts of the country, a number of changes occur in the birdlife of the region as well.
New:- Preliminary Results of Himalayan Bird Count 2023 ! June welcomes the annual monsoon and so far, the patterns being observed haven’t disappointed.