For birds, the place is Madurai’s Samanatham wetland
A systematic bird diversity survey established that the Samanatham wetland area is a critical refuge for both migratory and resident species.
Migrant harriers emerge as unlikely gardeners of grasslands
Wintering harriers contribute to the seed dispersal of 137 plant species within India’s savannah-grasslands.
Lesser cattle egret numbers reduce Tamiraparani waterbird count
Bird census data shows a decline in waterbird counts in the Tamiraparani region.
Tamirabharani Waterbird Count spots over 21,000 birds of 69 species
The annual waterbird count results for the Tamirabharani river basin.
TWO NEW SPECIES OF ARMY ANTS DISCOVERED IN EASTERN GHATS
Two new species of the army ant genus Aenictus (A. chittoorensis and A. lankamallensis) discovered in Andhra Pradesh.
Environmentalists divided over trekking trail in podhigai malai
The Union Budget 2026 paves the way for trekking trails, leaving environmentalists divided on ecological sustainability.
World Wetlands Day 2026: A walk along a water body in Karnataka
A walk in Adavisomapur village revealed more than 20 edible and medicinal plants sourced by locals from wetland embankments.
Hesaraghatta Grassland: Is the grass greener with the new tag?
A year after the Hesaraghatta Grasslands received the conservation reserve tag, this article examines whether the area has transformed from a perceived wasteland into a biodiversity hotspot.
Tamiraparini waterbird count
Sixteenth Edition of Tamirabharani Waterbird Count Starts on January 23
The 16th edition of Tamirabharani Waterbird Count in Tirunelveli, Tenkasi and Thoothukudi district will be conducted in nearly 60 waterbodies from January 23 to 25 to ascertain the number of birds, domestic and migratory species, favourable conditions and challenges.
