Unlike most people, biologist and author Janine Benyus had let that architectural, beautiful wasp nest in her yard stay, and grow bigger. One day, her little neighbor, a curious seven year boy named Cody came to her asking – “How … Continued
The fat cat who roams the subdivision and looks like a tiger cub – suddenly ran to the Dogwood tree and swiftly climbed up its winter bark, reaching for a high branch with the impressive agility the animal is known … Continued
In March of 1958, the leaders of China commanded citizens all over the country to come out of their houses to bang pots & pans and force the local sparrows to fly constantly, not letting them come down or rest … Continued
It has been about eight years since the time I moved to a part of this rare planet, where one can see Northern Cardinals. The males are bright red, with almost round appearance when their feathers are fluffed up, a … Continued
Why are zoos places that only children visit? Why bird watching is a hobby that only retired people have? Are we really that busy? When we check our daily screen time on our phones, we know, that we are clearly … Continued
When Joni Mitchell penned the lyrics of “Big yellow taxi” – a song that went on to become popular culture’s environmental anthem for decades to come, even World Environment Day (June 5) had not started as an annual event. When she wrote the song, the … Continued
Before & more than anything else, I am a nature lover. And, photography for me has been a wonderful medium to capture and document those profound, priceless moments in nature so that later I can live them again, and ponder … Continued
July 2022 Update: I thank Nikita Dhawan, founder of the non-profit Youth For Animals – A Youth Ambassador for Born Free Foundation, a member of IUCN’s Commission on Education and Communication (CEC) and a Youth Ambassador for Earthday.org, -For sharing … Continued
We are quickly running out of food for these guys… – My life partner & fellow birds lover said to me, looking anxiously at the birdhouse in our patio while a gorgeous goldfinch grabbed a piece of peanut and swiftly … Continued