How to help an Indian Pitta in distress get back on to its wings
January 10, 2021 10:46 IST
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January 10, 2021 10:46 IST
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An injured Indian Pitta found at Chennai Mathematical Institute was cared for and returned to good health by Saju Varughese in October 2019, with advice provided by Susy Varughese. Photo: Saju Varughese
Prince Frederick IIT-M professor Susy Varughese lives on the campus, and is accustomed to hearing and seeing migratory and resident birds.
Known inside and outside the campus for her interest in birding as well as the nature walks she organises, now and then she hears from people whose heart breaks to see a bird in distress.
Following the Indian Pitta from the Himalayan foothills to IIT Madras
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January 10, 2021 12:50 IST
This beautiful creature can be difficult to spot unless one knows how it moves, feeds and where exactly it hangs out so, here is a meet-up with the bird in its breeding and wintering grounds
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An Indian Pitta on the IIT Madras campus. Photo: Rama Neelamegam
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This beautiful creature can be difficult to spot unless one knows how it moves, feeds and where exactly it hangs out so, here is a meet-up with the bird in its breeding and wintering grounds