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What's on in June
New:- Preliminary Results of Himalayan Bird Count 2023 ! June welcomes the annual monsoon and so far, the patterns being observed haven’t disappointed.
What's on in May
It’s May, a month when there aren’t as many migrants as other months, but it’s still a busy time of year for most of our resident birds! In many parts of the country, the rich musical songs of a magpie robin, the metallic notes of a black drongo, and the harsh piercing calls of a […]
2022 eBird Taxonomy Update for Indian Birds
The taxonomy update for eBird for 2022 is complete. We appreciate your patience. This update is done once a year, taking into account new taxonomic information on splits, lumps, name changes, and changes in the species lists.
What's on in December
November witnessed a lot of rains in many parts of India, especially in several south Indian states. Extreme wind conditions brought by thunderstorms and cyclones forced a few birds to change their migration routes.
What's on in November
November has arrived, and with it, more birds and more birding opportunities for you! Wintering birds such as European Starlings, Greylag and Bar-headed Geese, Red-crested Pochard, Amur Falcons, and a slew of other species visit India’s different habitats and regions during the winter months.
What's on in October
October is a special month for birdwatchers. It is around this time of the month that waterfowl and waders have made themselves at home in the neighbouring ponds, lakes, and rivers.
2021 eBird Taxonomy Update
The taxonomy update for eBird for 2021 is COMPLETE. We appreciate your patience.
What's on in September
You are sipping coffee on your balcony, enjoying the gentle sway of trees when suddenly a bird sound starts a buzz of excitement in you. You make sure that you heard it right and want the bird to call again.
Call for Sensitive Species proposals, July 2021
eBird has mobilized huge amounts of data contributed by birdwatchers and made available for education, research and conservation. Globally, eBird holds over 1 billion observations, and in India that number is over 25 million.
What's On in June
It’s that time of the year when we would ideally have our umbrellas, raincoats, and gumboots out. But with the 2nd wave of pandemic, we may not be able to venture outdoors. Confined to our houses, maybe this month, we can enjoy the rains and birds from our balconies, backyards, and rooftops!
