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A Bed of Roses: Flamingos in the Little Rann of KutchLittle Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, IndiaNew
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A Bed of Roses: Flamingos in the Little Rann of Kutch

Following a lone flamingo into the monsoon wetlands of Gujarat, Jair Luke Sam finds a flock in the Little Rann of Kutch and reflects on the changing water levels, salinity, and human pressures shaping its future.

Jair Luke Sam portrait

Jair Luke Sam

Oct 31, 202613 min

The Rarest Bird in Agartala: a Global Story of Birds Disappearing in Plain SightAgartala, IndiaNew
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The Rarest Bird in Agartala: a Global Story of Birds Disappearing in Plain Sight

In a north-eastern Indian town where old trees fall and ponds are filled overnight, the scarcest species isn't a bird at all. It's the birdwatcher, and noticing may be the simplest conservation there is.

Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharjee portrait

Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharjee

Jun 30, 20267 min

Protecting Barn Owls: Community Involvement in the NetherlandsDutch countryside, Netherlands
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Protecting Barn Owls: Community Involvement in the Netherlands

How a network of volunteers, farmers, and nest-box builders gave the barn owl a foothold again across the Dutch countryside.

Nicolas Clerc portrait

Nicolas Clerc

Sep 16, 20244 min

The Shoebill: A Journey to a Prehistoric Wonder of NatureMabamba Swamp, Uganda
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The Shoebill: A Journey to a Prehistoric Wonder of Nature

Statue-still in the swamp, the shoebill looks like a survivor from another age. Tracking down one of Africa's strangest birds.

Rocco Scanzuso portrait

Rocco Scanzuso

Feb 9, 20255 min