Despite reports about the impending pollution of Lalbagh Lake, authorities maintain that the stormwater is clean. Migratory bird population around the Lalbagh lake has declined in the past three decades despite the authorities’ stated efforts to tackle lake pollution. The lake is well known as a popular spot for bird watching as exotic birds like, […]
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A private wildlife hospital rescued more than 700 birds entangled in manja over the past two years. Chinese manja, glass-coated synthetic string is still being used to fly kites despite a ban. More than half of the 749 birds rescued by the People for Animals (PFA) wildlife hospital, in Kengeri over the past two years […]
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Experts say that migratory birds have decreased by 80 to 90 percent over the last three to four decades There has been a fall in the number of migratory birds due to an increase in artificial lights such as streetlights and bulbs. Karnataka is home to 35 percent of bird species in India, according to […]
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Less human intervention, traffic and pollution due to curfews and lockdowns, has improved the habitat at Lalbagh with peacocks and other birds finding breeding ground. About ten peacocks have been spotted in Lalbagh, said G. Kusuma, deputy director of Horticulture Department, Lalbagh. This, she said was an unusual sight. The complete habitat of the park […]
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The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Wednesday referred an environmentalist’s concern of increased bird hit threats to the Civil Aviation Ministry. Navi Mumbai: Days after the environmentalist and director of NatConnect foundation, Mr. B N Kumar wrote a letter to Prime Minister (PM) Modi, citing concerns over the threats of increased bird hits due to […]
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Eight out of the 10 noise monitoring stations spread across Bangalore recorded decibel levels above the permissible limit. Bengaluru: The constant honking at a traffic jam, sounds of modified bike silencers, commotion of jackhammers and cranes working round the clock. All of this keeps the city awake as noise pollution levels stay constantly above the […]
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Bangalore has witnessed a decrease in the number of sparrows in the city, in the recent years By Kurian Joe Human lifestyle, environmental degradation, electromagnetic radiation from industries and telecommunication networks have lead to the disappearance of sparrows in the city.Grace, a homemaker who has been staying in city for over 15 years, says, “Bangalore […]
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