birds

After the heartbreaking loss of her macaw, Dr Rani Maria Thomas from Alappuzha devoted her life to exotic animal care. Trained abroad and driven by passion, she now runs a specialised ICU for exotic birds, changing veterinary care across India.

Every winter, India’s skies and wetlands come alive with migratory birds like flamingos, cranes, and storks. From Rajasthan’s salt lakes to Odisha’s coastal lagoons, discover 10 breathtaking spots where these travellers find their winter home.

Beyond their songs and flight, birds keep India’s forests alive by pollinating flowers, spreading seeds, and filling our landscapes with colour, balance, and life.

As October begins, Chilika Lagoon comes alive with the return of migratory birds. This season, 67 species have arrived so far — marking the start of a delicate, awe-inspiring migration that calls attention to the lagoon’s beauty.

Bring your garden to life by inviting birds and butterflies with chemical-free methods. From choosing the right plants to providing water and shelter, learn how to create a blooming outdoor space that supports local wildlife and adds movement to your surroundings.

Prince and Sonia, a teacher couple, turned their 900 sq ft home into a lush indoor forest with over 250 plants, creepers, kokedama moss balls, fish, butterflies, and birds. Over 10 years, they created a serene green sanctuary free from harsh sunlight and pests.

Pulicat Lake is under threat from illegal worm poaching and a proposed port expansion. Local tribal women are patrolling the lake and protecting mangroves.

Through Mangar Eco Club in Haryana, Sunil Harsana empowers children to save the Aravalis with activities like tree planting and check dam building.

Meet Sreeman Narayanan, a 69-year-old environmentalist from Kerala, who has spent over 10 years ensuring that no bird or animal goes thirsty during summers.

In Rajasthan’s blistering heat, a group of friends turned their compassion into action by building tanks, restoring ponds, and feeding animals across 35 villages. Here’s how Jeev Jantu Premee Bandhu Sanstha is collecting funds from 690 members and saving animals and birds.