A Rare Duck
A “fogwich” was what I called that morning on the Padma river - a foggy mid-morning that was sandwiched by sunshine before and after.
2y ago
Elusive Birds
In the world of birds and birders, some birds have become legendary because of their elusiveness. They hover in the mythical zone between alive and extinct. Some of these birds are seen once in ten or more years; sightings cannot be repeated and often remain unconfirmed.
2y ago
Acorn Woodpeckers
During a visit to California last year, a friend and I went birding. Early one morning we headed to Rancho San Antonio, a wilderness area in Silicon Valley. In a previous life I had lived in this area and had hiked often in this sprawling nature park. However, that was before I became interested in birds. This hike was a new experience as the focus of the walk was very different: I tried to find hints and clues to where the birds might be.
2y ago
A Force of Nature
My cousin Dr. Luna Vishwanath (née Quader) passed away on June 6th. With her went a big part of my childhood. This is her story.
3y ago
Kingfishers of Sundarban
Sundarban holds different attractions for different visitors, offering a virtually endless menu of delights.
4y ago
Watching Winter Visitors
It is a common fallacy that most birds seen here in winter are migratory species. In fact, of the 700 bird species seen in Bangladesh, only about 260 are winter visitors.
4y ago
Birds of Rome
when one thinks of Rome, “bird” is not the first word that comes to mind. However, on a recent visit there, I learned much about Roman
7y ago
January 29, 2022
A Rare Duck
A “fogwich” was what I called that morning on the Padma river - a foggy mid-morning that was sandwiched by sunshine before and after.
January 22, 2022
Elusive Birds
In the world of birds and birders, some birds have become legendary because of their elusiveness. They hover in the mythical zone between alive and extinct. Some of these birds are seen once in ten or more years; sightings cannot be repeated and often remain unconfirmed.
January 15, 2022
Acorn Woodpeckers
During a visit to California last year, a friend and I went birding. Early one morning we headed to Rancho San Antonio, a wilderness area in Silicon Valley. In a previous life I had lived in this area and had hiked often in this sprawling nature park. However, that was before I became interested in birds. This hike was a new experience as the focus of the walk was very different: I tried to find hints and clues to where the birds might be.
June 19, 2021
A Force of Nature
My cousin Dr. Luna Vishwanath (née Quader) passed away on June 6th. With her went a big part of my childhood. This is her story.
November 28, 2020
Bringing Up Baby
Stories of baby birds can be fascinating.
January 25, 2020
Kingfishers of Sundarban
Sundarban holds different attractions for different visitors, offering a virtually endless menu of delights.
January 4, 2020
Watching Winter Visitors
It is a common fallacy that most birds seen here in winter are migratory species. In fact, of the 700 bird species seen in Bangladesh, only about 260 are winter visitors.
October 15, 2016
Birds of Rome
when one thinks of Rome, “bird” is not the first word that comes to mind. However, on a recent visit there, I learned much about Roman
August 27, 2016
High Park
Last month, while on a visit to Toronto, I spent a few hours exploring High Park. With an area of 400 acres, it is the
February 27, 2016
On Trail, Off Trail
The pull of the forest is undeniable. It attracts us, beckons us to enter and explore the green and the dark, even lose
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