Bird News
A popular and endangered Piping Plover named Monty passed away yesterday. Birders from in and around the Chicago area have been observing the interactions between Monty and his mate Rose for 4 years. It's a sad day for birders in the area.
(R.i.P. Monty - May 14)
An extremely rare bird that is endemic to Mauritius was spotted flying around Netherfield Gardens in Nelson a couple of days ago. The bird was later identified as the Pink Pigeon. Only 500 of these beautiful birds are left in the world.
(Pink Pigeon Spotted In Nelson - May 10)
Over 100 Black Vultures were found dead in Lancaster County. Initial reports detect Bird Flu as the probable cause of deaths. In other parts of the country, many Bald Eagles are dying too. It seems like this Bird Flu epidemic is taking away thousands of precious birds from us.
(Black Vultures Dying - May 10)
Over 208 illegal hunting incidents have been witnessed in Malta and Gozo during the month of April as per BirdLife Malta. Herons, cuckoos, shrikes, doves and gulls are being targeted the most by the hunters. BirdLife Malta and the Police recovered 34 protected bird species from 10th to 30th April alone.
(Protected Birds Being Hunted - May 10)
Summer migratory birds are being spotted by many Indian birders in Bhondsi, Mangar, Aravali Biodiversity Park and Budhera fields. It is one of the best times of the year for bird lovers in these areas to spot the Indian Paradise Flycatcher, the Indian Golden Oriole, the Rosy Starling and dozens of other beautiful birds that migrate to these areas at this time of year.
(Indian Paradise Flycatcher - May 10)
There will be millions of migratory birds passing over several cities of America in the coming days. Birders will probably need a good set of Binoculars to observe this annual feast for the eyes.
(City Migratory Feast - May 10)
The first-ever Flamingo Festival will be held in Navi Mumbai on 14th May, 2022. On the same day, the World Migratory Bird Day is also celebrated. The entry for the event is free and all are welcome. The need to preserve wetlands, mudflats and mangroves will be a major part of the festival.
(Flamingo Festival In Navi Mumbai - May 7)
The intense heat in Maharashtra and several other parts of India is causing many common bird species to die. Birdistan suggests that all birders and bird loving citizens place pots of water in their balconies or windows or in their garden areas to save the lives of thousands of birds in the coming weeks.
(Give Them Water - May 5)
The Sinnemahoning State Park in Texas will be organizing a 'Bird Bonanza' on Saturday, May 7th. The entire day is dedicated to birding and creating awareness about the birds seen in the area.
(Bird Bonanza Saturday - May 5)
Breeding season for Woodpeckers in many parts of Asia is long gone but you can still hear the loud sound of the male woodpeckers banging their beaks against wood or any other surface they can get their hands, oops, beaks on. This banging sound is one of the main courtship rituals of woodpeckers.
(Loud Woodpeckers - May 5)
A wild fox killed as many as 25 Flamingos and one Northern Pintail Duck inside the bird enclosure of the national zoo in Washington, USA. The fox managed to escape through the same hole it creeped in through. It is a sad day for all Flamingo lovers in America and the rest of the world.
(Washington Flamingo Massacre - May 4)
St Soldier Divine Public School in Khambra launched a campaign 'Save Birds' to increase awareness about the loss of life of our feathered friends due to the extreme heat this Summer. The students of classes 1 to 4 were the main participants. As part of the campaign, pots of water were placed in strategic locations to help birds get clean water to drink.
(Save Birds Campaign - May 4)
Bird Flu is causing many birds to die in countries such as US, France, UK and China as per several news reports. Common birds are being found laying dead near lakes and ponds in cities like Chicago.
(Bird Flu Outbreak - May 3)
The Guardian recently reported that birders make good tourists since they have a deeper respect for the local area, wildlife, and nature when compared to other tourists. Not only this, hotels and resorts around birding areas are pretty happy as birders tend to spend a bit more than the typical tourist too.
(Birding Tourism - May 2 - 10:41pm)
The Great Indian Bustard may have gone extinct in Andhra Pradesh. Over the last 20 years, this beautiful bird was spotted merely a handful of times in the region. It has been noted by foresters in the state of AP that no Great Indian Bustard has been spotted in over a year.
(Great Indian Bustard - May 2 - 10:37pm)
2078 birds belonging to 82 species were spotted on Sunday as part of the Bhoj Taal Summer Count in Bhopal. The exotic Tickell’s Thrush was spotted in the area for the first time in six years. One of the most beautiful birds, the Indian Paradise Flycatcher, was also seen by the birders and volunteers who counted the birds.
(Bhopal Birding - May 2 - 10:31pm)
The current heatwave in many parts of India is not just affecting human beings but is also affecting animals and birds too. Many activists and bird lovers in the country are distributing mud pots for free in order that people can give the birds enough water to drink and ensure they do not die due to lack of it.
(Water For Birds - May 2 - 10:20pm)