Since we have no inclination to stay around until the next comparable eclipse occurs in these parts 54 years from now, in the year 2024, we were most observant of the reaction of our dooryard birds
This year Easter is coming early. With Easter and spring, we typically start talking about new farm animals, such as chickens, rabbits and ducks. As a general rule these smaller
Sarus cranes likely did not breed in Dhanauri this year due to the absence of nests or chicks. Birders blame pesticides, construction, and heavy rainfall as possible reasons. The use of pesticides on nearby farms and construction activities around Dhanauri might have affected the breeding. The region also received heavy rainfall, which could have impacted the natural hydrology of Dhanauri. Sarus cranes are included in the IUCN's red list in the “vulnerable” category.