In Episode 35, Dr. Gopi Sundar paints a hopeful picture of cranes and waterbirds coexisting with humans. In this episode we delve into these amazing bird species. Both storks and cranes are wading birds.  They dwell in similar habitats and look similar.  They have long legs and a long, curving neck. However, these birds belong to separate orders and families and aren’t closely related to each other at all. In this episode we look at cranes and storks. Featured Image: Syed Ahmad from Unsplash.

Episode 66: Pleasures of birdwatching with Aasheesh Pittie

Welcome to the Bird Podcast — hosted by Shoba Narayan. 

This podcast will focus largely on birds, specifically on Indian birds with occasional global forays.

India is home to some 1200 bird species, amongst the highest in the world. This podcast showcases and highlights our feathered friends

We will talk to naturalists and birders about common and special birds such as the Greater Coucal, Himalayan Quail, Nilgiri Flycatcher, the Malabar Trogon, the Great Indian Bustard, and other amazing species.

We will highlight issues both old and new.  About India's vanishing forests and wetlands and how it impacts birds.  About breeding areas of migratory birds and how they are hunted en route. We will speak to the men and women who successfully saved the Amur Falcon from being massacred in Nagaland. And we will do individual podcasts on bird species of India.

Welcome to the Bird Podcast.  Come fly away with us.