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Great Egret (Ardea alba). Photo: Saqlain Rizve

The Wings of Vibrance: Dr. Alim's journey into the world of birds

The Wings of Vibrance was inaugurated on Saturday, 24 December, and was open to all until 25 December

Wryneck sunning on electric cable. Photo: Enam Ul Haque

Migratory Wryneck: ‘Must wander on through hopes and fears’

Woodswallows huddling. Photo: Enam Ul Haque

Woodswallow: ‘High and high, to thy banqueting-place in the sky’

A male Scarlet Minivet. Photo: Enam Ul Haque

Scarlet Minivet: Flies the colour of fidelity, not The Scarlet Letter

Photo: Muntasir Akash

Ephemeral: Grass blooms and urban munias in sprouting model towns

Scimitar Babbler on grass. Photo: Enam Ul Haque

Scimitar Babbler basking: ‘It seemed a thrill of pleasure’

A female Pied Bushchat. Photo: Enam Ul Haque

Pied Bushchat: ‘Stirrings beyond sense - with a start, a bounce, a stab!’

Birds under increasing threat from plastic waste

Birds under increasing threat from plastic waste

Toes and talons of Shikra. Photo; Enam Ul Haque

Shikra: A leopard with wings!

Bengal Bushlark singing on a fence. Photo: Enam Ul Haque

Bengal Bushlark: ‘Clouds and sky about thee ringing!’

Jungle Babblers: Funny little birds casually visiting the Taj Mahal

Jungle Babblers: Funny little birds casually visiting the Taj Mahal

Small Minivet male carries insect. Photo: Enam Ul Haque

Small Minivets: 'Renew their old melodious madrigals of love'

Male Plaintive Cuckoo. Photo: Enam Ul Haque

Plaintive Cuckoo: Singing is a household chore, not entertainment