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In India, black kites were once known as pariah kites. "Pariah" is a casteist slur meaning "untouchable" or "outcast." Even today, some still use their former name. While untouchability has been abolished by law, it remains woven into the mindset.
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It's 7:30 AM. I wipe the sweat off my brow and tip-toe, ungracefully, like Elmer Fudd. I'm getting ready to shoot. But instead of hunting an anthropomorphic rabbit, I'm looking to photograph a sleepy spotted owlet.
It's 7:32 AM. "What's up, doc?"
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Last morning, I ran into an Indian paradise flycatcher. It has been 3 months since I saw one. But it has felt like 3 years. That's how much these #birds spellbind me. So, despite this moment lasting barely 3 seconds, it felt like 3 decades.
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Sick of people's trivial reasons for picking the most livable city? Let's start judging cities by how they treat migrants. It includes displaced humans hoping for a better life and migratory #birds like blue-tailed bee-eaters looking for a warmer winter.
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In 2021, I had to pick between working out and birdwatching on weekdays. Since I had gained a lot of weight, I chose fitness. But in 2022, having lost 17 kgs, I decided it's ok to wake up and reprioritize. This week, it led me to a rock-eagle owl.
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I'm a 1%er by default because, as a birdwatcher, I belong to a very small percentage of the world's population. I hope the number doesn't go up. I'm not a "the more, the merrier" type of birdwatcher. Give me 100% more sun-kissed hoopoes, instead.
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The common kestrel is one of my favourite #birds because their valor is uncommon. This small raptor doesn't take crap from intruders, even eagles thrice their size. Do they always win? Perhaps not. But to stand up and fight is already a victory of sorts.
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Yesterday, I saw the Shaheen falcon for the 8th time in a few months. I went to the last-seen location and spotted it immediately. As simple as that. No twists. No turns. No life lessons. Just an uninterrupted moment with one of the loveliest #birds of #Chennai.
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common hawk cuckoo- the ever famous brain fever bird because of its unique sounding call
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Mottled wood owl-one of the cutest owls around
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one of the toughest shot till date!
Asian palm swift zigging and zagging
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Booted eagle -pale morph taking a breather
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