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Birdwatching is reckoned to be an important tool for initiating the process of inquiry into the natural world. Birds are colorful, full of movement and diurnal. They capture the popular imagination and are also important symbols of the conservation movement. With natural habitats being increasingly threatened, there is a greater need for biodiversity monitoring, bringing about a greater awareness of environmental concerns and action. In this regard, amateur ...
Birds have engaged the human imagination since time immemorial. Showcasing some of the best pieces, Birds of India : A Literary Anthology takes a fresh look at natural history writing in India, and discusses the role of birds in human life--from religion to entertainment, mythology to science, superstition to wisdom. The selections are mostly from writings in English; however a few translations from Indian languages have also been included. For the first time ...