The Bird Democracy

Since Saturday, there has been nothing but commotion in the bird community. The cause being the Jungle Babbler sisters. There are have been running around bickering in the entire lane, disrupting the peace of the community. Everyone is so irritated but no one dared to intervene, the ladies are a handful. Once Mr. Robin who is the most jovial person in the community told them to speak quietly and he was told off by all seven of them. Poor Mr. Robin, it was so traumatic that he did not venture out for somedays.  But this time, it was not an outsider that had sparked the bickering. It seems one of the sisters had ventured off on her own and made friends with another group of Babblers. This for them was unacceptable and unforgivable. Most of the birds are friendly and would not mind expanding their tribe but not the babbler ladies for them their family unit is closed.  A Portrait of Dejected Ms. Jungle Babbler So, unfortunately when she was caught in the act by the younger sist

Yes, you heard that right.  Today is National No Fly Day. This day is observed yearly on August 15. It is a day when birds are warned to not take flight. Because we love flying, no one looks forward to National No Fly Day. We have to stay cooped up in our nests, as venturing out is too risky. But it can't be avoided.  Here is Mr. Rose-ringed Parakeet warning his child from flying today.  Why do we observe No Fly Day when we don't want to?  It is simple, we have no choice. Every year on August 15, humans celebrate their Independence Day. On this day, humans gather on their terraces to fly their kites. A fun sport for them is a death trap for us. While we can spot the brightly coloured kites competing in the air, it is the transparent thread connected to the kite.  Mr. Parakeet shares, "It is deadly. Many of our friends and family members got injured by the invisible thread. The thread is so sharp that it can cause permanent damage. Some lost their wings while others

In our neighbourhood, there are some birds with incredible nest-building skills. It includes Mr. Ashy Prinia. His gravity-defining nests are quite strong in addition to being cool to look at. We are in awe of his finished works. He is a master at everything, including material purchasing and spot selecting. Many of us consult him for advice on nest design, construction methods, and placement. Mr. Ashy Prinia is a great architect! He has been really busy lately. He has been moving quickly from place to place. We know! He is onto another build. As expected, he has done it again. This time, he has chosen to build his nest right in the front of the garden, on the top most leaf of the plant. It is visible yet invisible. Absolutely magical! We observed him skillfully combining the collected feathers and linen with the leaves. When he was satisfied with the stitching, he began to pile extra soft things into the centre. When asked, the master architect shared his thoughts about his

Humans and other animals are not like us. What sets us apart? It is our ability to fly. Our greatest gifts are our wings, without which we feel powerless. We can cover enormous distances, avoid danger, and enjoy our freedom while we fly. The ability to fly is essential to a bird's existence. Once parents feel their children are ready to start their own adventure, they will encourage their children to fly. This is one such parent's story. Mr. Black Kite can be seen soaring in the skies these days. Three further little kites can be seen trailing behind him and attempting to keep up with him at a distance. These young ones belong to Mr. Black Kite. From behind, Mrs. Black Kite is observing them. Observing the magnificent Kite family during flying training is always a joy. Mr. Kite is pretty strict. He sees to it that the kids understand the full potential of their wings. His lesson plan for flying covers everything a kite could possibly need to know, including lifting off,