TL;DR: Going cuckoo – when breakfast gives you brain fever!
Grappling with freshly caught breakfast, a young Common Hawk-cuckoo tries and fails! A story of growing up — and evolution
Ink On The Move—Bangalore(d)!
From the Nilgiris, Jennifer Nandi takes her book tour to Bangalore, where No Half Measures finds fans old and new
BirdFinder – A wordy puzzle for bird nerds
BirdFinder, a new puzzle by The Green Ogre, is exactly what you need to spend time away from time-wasting online habits and apps that do the thinking for you
The End of Hissing Lawns – Going Native in California
How to jettison the fashionable hissing summer lawn for a thriving native garden in the hills of Southern California
No Fly Zone – The Flightless Birds Double Quiz!
No Fly Zone – The Flightless Birds Quiz comes in two flavours—Easy and Challenging! Take your pick, or solve both!
We Are What We Post: How Forums Influence Photography
Despite mastering the golden rules of photography, today’s photographers find themselves dictated to by the social media algorithm. How much integrity can a committed photographer sacrifice?
Bill Aitken, The Pilgrim Who Wandered India with Eyes Wide Open
Bill Aitken passed away on April 16, 2025 at the age of 90. What stands out in Aitken’s journey is his ability to bear witness with good cheer and an intelligence that helped shape a growing world of Indian travel writing.
The Green Ogre Bird Quiz — For Bird Nerds
The Green Ogre Bird Quiz Series brings you fun, engaging, and entertaining quizzes to pique your curiosity. Have a go, and brag about your score!
Trekking with Griffons: Dodi Tal via Darwa Pass
The trek to Dodi Tal, the lake believed to be the birthplace of Lord Ganesha, is a beautiful introduction to the Western Himalaya for many first-time trekkers
Fjords and Feathers — The Wild Side Of Norway
King Eiders and Atlantic Puffins, Northern Gannets and Walruses… and landscapes that evoke hushed disbelief. Kakul Paul embarks on a 16-day sojourn through Norway, discovering its varied landscapes and stunning wildlife
Thattekkad Diary – Lessons In Birding, Guiding, and Tourist Privilege
A reflection on the economic and psychological pressures of informal ecotourism, which weigh heavily on the skilled birding guides of Thattekkad
Urban Bestiary: Discover the Hidden Wildlife of Bengaluru
Discovering wildlife in Bengaluru doesn’t require venturing far. A walk in your garden or a peek under a leaf reveals a world of tiny architects, hunters, and builders. Meet the city’s most fascinating and rare fauna.
Finding home in the company of birds
Homesick in the UK, Ramya Sriram found comfort in the company of birds. Then followed a series of epiphanies that culminated in a different sort of homecoming for the artist, writer, musician, and birdwatcher in her
Losing and finding love in Nieuwe Driemanspolder
A peek into the love lives of Western Yellow Wagtails in Nieuwe Driemanspolder sets off a chain of insights into why we love, and why we win and lose at love
TL;DR – Why did the wintering Grey Wagtail sing?
A migratory Grey Wagtail singing in winter is an oddity. So, why was this one singing?