Birds  

We can learn so much from nature, like forming life-long bonds, just like these loving monogamous animal couples. 

Vacations that include bird watching provide a special fusion of excitement, calm, and exploration. These trips offer a close-up view of the bird kingdom to both enthusiasts and indifferent onlookers, exhibiting the beauty, diversity, and behavior of different bird species in diverse environments.

Prince Mehra earned the title of ‘Bird Man’ in Chandigarh for his dedicated efforts in treating injured birds over the course of 12 years. To date, he has treated around 1160 injured birds, while overseeing the cremation of 1290 deceased ones.

You'll probably be shocked to hear that there are more creatures that live in arboreal habitats besides squirrels, bats, monkeys, birds, and even insects like ants and spiders. Unexpectedly, a wide variety of creatures make their nests in trees. 

The list features seven most beautiful birds in the world. Dwarf Kingfisher is renowned as a beautiful bird for its vibrant colours. Rainbow Bee Eater is another stunning bird with beautiful colours especially around its eyes.

 The purpose of World Sparrow Day is to draw attention to the predicament faced by sparrows and other common birds and to motivate individuals and groups worldwide to take action in their defense.

The world's bird population numbers about 10,000 species, many of which are in danger of going extinct. Previous estimates of the number of aves were substantially doubled by a University of Washington study.

According to GBBC, India has the third most species of birds in the world after Colombia and Ecuador. There are a total of 1036 species of birds in India with West Bengal having the most of them. Kerela had the most number of bird checklists submitted to GBBC 2024. This year, bird watchers from all the states and UTs of India participated in the event. 

If you’re planning a visit to the beautiful city of Jamnagar in Gujarat, then you cannot miss exploring these places.

Shambhu Bhai, a carpenter from Gujarat, took an oath to providing at least 51,000 birdhouses for free, some ten years ago. His dedication to bird welfare has garnered attention from various organizations. He is often invited as the chief guest at events like Environment Day, Water Day, Sparrow Day, where Shambhu distributes his nests among the common public.

Sana Firdaus had a keen interest in the creative arts since childhood. She utilizes her hobby to transform waste material into bird feeders. Numerous birds visit her house each morning and evening to enjoy food, leisure, and then depart.

Salim Ali was an Indian scientist. He was famously known as the Bird Man of India. In the year 1980, he implemented the BNHS project, which aimed to reduce bird strike accidents at Indian airports.

The nests that Gurpreet installed some 16 years ago, have finally borne fruitful results. Almost 80 % of these nests are occupied with birds and 14 endangered species have returned to their original habitats. His organization Bird’s Environment and Earth Reviving Hands Society works for the wellbeing of these species. 
 

The nests that Gurpreet installed some 16 years ago, have finally borne fruitful results. Almost 80 % of these nests are occupied with birds and 14 endangered species have returned to their original habitats. His organization Bird’s Environment and Earth Reviving Hands Society works for the wellbeing of these species.

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