A “fogwich” was what I called that morning on the Padma river - a foggy mid-morning that was sandwiched by sunshine before and after.
In the world of birds and birders, some birds have become legendary because of their elusiveness. They hover in the mythical zone between alive and extinct. Some of these birds are seen once in ten or more years; sightings cannot be repeated and often remain unconfirmed.
During a visit to California last year, a friend and I went birding. Early one morning we headed to Rancho San Antonio, a wilderness area in Silicon Valley. In a previous life I had lived in this area and had hiked often in this sprawling nature park. However, that was before I became interested in birds. This hike was a new experience as the focus of the walk was very different: I tried to find hints and clues to where the birds might be.
My cousin Dr. Luna Vishwanath (née Quader) passed away on June 6th. With her went a big part of my childhood. This is her story.
Sundarban holds different attractions for different visitors, offering a virtually endless menu of delights.
It is a common fallacy that most birds seen here in winter are migratory species. In fact, of the 700 bird species seen in Bangladesh, only about 260 are winter visitors.
when one thinks of Rome, “bird” is not the first word that comes to mind. However, on a recent visit there, I learned much about Roman
A flying bird is a beautiful sight. Yet, before the emergence of modern digital cameras, it was extremely difficult for
The other day I met a newly-arrived diplomat. Our conversation turned to tourism and he seemed surprised to learn
Now that my daughter has returned to the US for her studies after spending winter holiday at home, the thing that
Dear reader, a very happy new year!
Ten years ago I returned to Bangladesh after three decades abroad. There were many adjustments I had to make, but
If there ever was a Shakespearean bird, the osprey is it. Its dramatic appearance, its single minded pursuit of prey,
I became interested in birds at a relatively older age without any formal training. Many colleges and universities
Maowar Chomchom, Pera Shandesh, Chhanar Payesh, Kachagolla, Malaikari, Malaichap, Monda.... Twenty mouth-watering names like
As a photographer I am always chasing light. After all, a photograph is nothing but a map of the light that the camera sees. Good light comes in many guises and the first thing I do before taking a photograph is to observe and evaluate this light.
