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A European Bee-Eater in Chennai: The Rare Visitor That Surprised Birdwatchers at Broken Bridge

Category: Birding India | Wildlife | Bird MigrationLocation: Broken Bridge, Adyar Estuary, Chennai, Tamil NaduDate of sighting: October 11, 2026Specie...

A2Z XpressOct 22, 2026

Bar-tailed Godwit: The Bird That Flew 13,560 Kilometres Without Stopping

How a five-month-old migratory bird crossed the Pacific Ocean, survived 11 days without landing, and what its incredible journey tells us about bird m...

A2Z XpressOct 19, 2026

Why Do Leopards Attack Humans? The Tragic Incident in Magadi, Karnataka, Explained

A temple priest went to his agricultural field to collect flowers for his morning prayers. He never returned home. The incident in Magadi raises an im...

A2Z XpressOct 13, 2026

Migratory Birds Return to Muttukadu–Nemmeli as Chennai’s Wetlands Enter Another Migration Season

Every year, as birds begin moving south from their breeding grounds, the coastal wetlands around Muttukadu, Nemmeli and Kovalam become important stopp...

A2Z XpressOct 7, 2026

The Blue Visitor from Far Away: Why European Rollers Are Appearing Across Bengaluru

There is something special about seeing a European Roller.It is not just the striking blue colour, the warm brown back, or the beautiful black-and-blu...

A2Z XpressSep 27, 2026

Roller Birds: Nature’s Flying Rainbows

13 species. 2 genera. A world of brilliant colour.Few birds make an entrance quite like a Roller.One moment, it is sitting quietly on a branch, watchi...

A2Z XpressSep 17, 2026

We Are Losing the Little Bird That Grew Up With Us

Remember the little brown bird that used to sit on your balcony, hop around the garden, or chirp outside your window?The house sparrow was once one of...

A2Z XpressSep 1, 2026

Karnataka's Rarest Birds: The Birds You May Never Get a Second Chance to Photograph

Karnataka is famous for its forests, wetlands and wildlife. But hidden among its grasslands and Western Ghats are some incredibly rare birds — birds t...

Ravishankar ParanthamanAug 24, 2026

Nature Photography Challenge Tips: 5 Things That Separate Winning Wildlife Shots

Every nature photography challenge gets the same flood of technically perfect, forgettable entries — sharp focus, correct exposure, and absolutely not...

Ravishankar ParanthamanAug 15, 2026

What Is a Wildlife Photography Challenge? A Beginner's Guide to Entering Yours

If you've never entered one before, the phrase "wildlife photography challenge" can sound intimidating — like something reserved for photographers wit...

Ravishankar ParanthamanAug 15, 2026

The Magic Character Table: How to Identify Similar Eagle Species in the Field

When observing large eagles, especially from a distance, many birdwatchers and wildlife photographers struggle to distinguish between species. Greater...

A2Z XpressJul 24, 2026

How to Identify Raptors in the Field: Eagle, Kite, Hawk, Falcon, Buzzard & More

Birds of prey, commonly known as raptors, are among the most fascinating birds in the wild. The word raptor comes from the Latin rapere, meaning "to s...

Ravishankar ParanthamanJul 23, 2026

Valparai: Home of the Endangered Nilgiri Tahr

Back in 2018, I had the opportunity to visit the beautiful hills of Valparai on a wildlife photography expedition. Nestled in the heart of the Anamala...

Ravishankar ParanthamanJun 18, 2026

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