Bird Nerds

It’s time to test your fitness as this week we will be exploring the bird diversity at hills and cliffs, and quarries. The birds we talk about today have a wide distribution across India, however the flora varies with region, latitude and elevation. We are exploring a habitat of the Deccan Plateau region, where the average elevation of hills is around 600 metres. The terrain is mostly arid, but pl...

In our tenth episode we talk you on a walk through a trail surrounded by tall trees, slightly dense undergrowth, spider webs across the path,  butterflies dancing and prancing on the side and the sound of crickets and other insects belting out their best background scores. Birds like flowerpeckers, Yellow Throated Sparrows and Indian Yellow Tits call out from tree tops. We also have encounters wit...

Leaving the city behind, this week we travel to the countryside with farmlands, orchards and surrounding villages. These farmlands are rich not only in food and resources, but also buzzing with bird activity. Farmlands are favorite foraging grounds for granivorous, insectivorous and frugivorous birds. Gregarious munias and avadavats, solitary pipits, melodious larks, chatty babblers, majestic peac...

This week we continue to observe birds found by the small water body in our city, which could be a small pond or a lake or even a small stream. We see ibises, painted storks, statuesque herons, coots and whistling ducks as well as some aerial acrobats like martins and swallows. Our conversation is peppered with some fun facts, interesting aspects about their behavior as well as their popular local...

This week we are back to exploring a new habitat and its birds. Walking through a scrubland exploring gardens, streets and compounds lined with tall trees and flowering bushes, we have reached a small water body in our city. It could be a small pond or a lake or even a small stream. We talk about cormorants, egrets, jacanas, kingfishers, dabbling ducks and some more water loving birds. Our convers...

In this episode we talk about the usefulness of eBird as a birding tool. We also walk you through the app’s setup and birding checklist creation process. If you have any questions related to birds, birdwatching or eBird, you can reach out to us on our Instagram handles: @ peregrinator.in and @ mariamspicclicks . Credits: Intro sound citations:  Mike Catsis, XC176709. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.o...

In this episode we talk about the evolution and topography of a bird. We explain the different parts of a bird, which will help you in its identification in the field.  If you have any questions related to birds or birdwatching, you can reach out to us on our Instagram handles: @ peregrinator.in and @ mariamspicclicks . Credits: Intro sound citations:  Mike Catsis, XC176709. Accessible at www.xeno...

In this episode we talk about the art of birdwatching. We ramble and share personal stories about birdwatching. That’s not all, by the end of this episode you will have a list of some absolute essentials which will set you off on the right foot if you want to become a birdwatcher.  If you have any questions related to birds or birdwatching, you can reach out to us on our Instagram handles: @ pereg...

This week we continue our birdwatching trail through urban greens and wonderful gardens spruced with green lawns, paths shaded with large tree canopies and garden compounds lined with fruiting trees and flowering bushes. We talk about Orioles, Ioras, Fantails, Parakeets, Doves, Shikras and Cuckoos. Our conversation is peppered with melodious bird songs and calls, interesting aspects about bird beh...

This week we take you on a birdwatching trail through urban greens and wonderful gardens spruced with green lawns, paths shaded with large tree canopies and garden compounds lined with fruiting trees and flowering bushes. We talk about sparrows, sunbirds, barbets, cuckoos and raptors. Our conversation is peppered with some fun facts, interesting aspects about bird behavior as well as their popular...

In our second episode we continue to explore birds found in our neighboring scrubland. Today’s conversation is about  Drongos, Shrikes, Quails, Bee-Eater, Bulbul, raptors and other interesting birds  found in this habitat across various  seasons. We will talk about some characteristic features and calls of these birds, which will help you identify them in the field.  Photographs of all birds menti...

In our first episode we talk about birds we usually spot during our walks in the scrubland in our neighbourhood. We also give some useful pointers which will help you identify them. Photographs of all birds mentioned in today's podcast are available on our social media feeds. You can find us on Instagram @ peregrinator.in and @ mariamspicclicks . Sound Credits: Intro sound recorded by Adil Hussain...

Experience the wonders of birdwatching in India with the Bird Nerds podcast. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of birds and share the joys of observing them. Our conversations cover a range of topics, including common and rare bird species, their unique features, sounds, habits, and habitats. Our host Adil, is a seasoned explorer and an avid birdwatcher, who has spotted over 950 bird...