World Sparrows Day

<p>    <span style="font-size: medium;">W</span>orld Sparrow Day is celebrated or observed annually on March 20. it is a day to raise awareness of the protection of sparrows. World Sparrow Day is an initiative started by the Nature Forever Society of India founded by Mohammed Dilawar, A conservationist along with the Eco-Sys Action Foundation of France and many other organizations around the world. And has since then become an important global event.</p><p>  The house sparrow, which is also known as the common sparrow, is a small bird that is found all over the world. However, its population has been declining in recent years due to various factors such as habitat loss, pollution, and the use of pesticides. The purpose of World Sparrow Day is to draw attention to this issue and to encourage people to take action to protect these birds.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4OYioOt6XdxuJr2WJ1kJ87lY3K9zQ2_d_CyfsuTEo18qKt3IfKPekKWDcRYN5htD8aAFWO-cSon_whvwKzMH8H94qs-1OmiAdz0UBGi-OMQAn6dkiAZ7gAePfnM7YxA4gzmTQMU065rGcn5wTWi5JlNY6ZhdJ2fg_zfpm3Ozdq88CxGTsMTw7rXiWng/s1280/House%20Sparrow%20Male.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4OYioOt6XdxuJr2WJ1kJ87lY3K9zQ2_d_CyfsuTEo18qKt3IfKPekKWDcRYN5htD8aAFWO-cSon_whvwKzMH8H94qs-1OmiAdz0UBGi-OMQAn6dkiAZ7gAePfnM7YxA4gzmTQMU065rGcn5wTWi5JlNY6ZhdJ2fg_zfpm3Ozdq88CxGTsMTw7rXiWng/w640-h400/House%20Sparrow%20Male.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Male</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivj9CXKbQmkZUl3H7PColUvHQS5diFk-viU1RpCRiIHRBVA7Oh8wnKytFVmqc6An-cEpZdWDs5rCvdzt6BepbrplRQFIJ5TF_pxvEN4rS7Q2GIcqEQkD_2TafG4BM4mCv-VMBd7S5g7fO25PcYpHtlizQdXncmR2YS4FPvB_yH0wXhLW25BxEZCpRcfw/s1280/House%20Sparrow%20Female.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivj9CXKbQmkZUl3H7PColUvHQS5diFk-viU1RpCRiIHRBVA7Oh8wnKytFVmqc6An-cEpZdWDs5rCvdzt6BepbrplRQFIJ5TF_pxvEN4rS7Q2GIcqEQkD_2TafG4BM4mCv-VMBd7S5g7fO25PcYpHtlizQdXncmR2YS4FPvB_yH0wXhLW25BxEZCpRcfw/w640-h400/House%20Sparrow%20Female.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Female</b></div></b><p>  On World Sparrow Day, various activities are organized to create awareness about the conservation of sparrows. This includes birdwatching events, talks and presentations on the importance of sparrows, and initiatives to create habitats for these birds. Schools and educational institutions also organize events to educate children about the importance of birds in our ecosystem.</p><p>  Times magazine declared Mohammed Dilawar one of the 30 “Heroes of the Environment” in the list of the most influential environmentalists in the world on October 2008</p><p>  Mohammed Dilawar started his work of helping the house sparrow with the campaign to provide special care for house Sparrows in Nashik thus 1st World Sparrows Day was organized on 20th March 2010 and this awareness of the house sparrow becoming the state bird of Delhi in 2012 by Chief Minister Sheila Dixit.</p><p>Postal stamp of House Sparrow was released by India Post in 2012 </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3oWtCjQBX4C8WslvmbkekuZ3vUHVB912hs1yFqemiyasYa4ic8uPE0dPdeiVf3Esrv215g_5P_jnDqMn9oQBuz89DlEXtgFCnoyeOmLdfHrB578KtznNaEuOsSLBh3-OIQJRfgTEqQ8BtEGQ9E5btXdZqvrlHtjHL9qvsSVIomn4zlR_Ud2syohajDw/s330/stamp.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="153" data-original-width="330" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3oWtCjQBX4C8WslvmbkekuZ3vUHVB912hs1yFqemiyasYa4ic8uPE0dPdeiVf3Esrv215g_5P_jnDqMn9oQBuz89DlEXtgFCnoyeOmLdfHrB578KtznNaEuOsSLBh3-OIQJRfgTEqQ8BtEGQ9E5btXdZqvrlHtjHL9qvsSVIomn4zlR_Ud2syohajDw/s320/stamp.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>photo credit : https://www.collectorbazar.com/item/2010-india-stamps-pigeon-sparrow-2v-set-19253-s-85173</p><p>  Many countries like Bangladesh, Maldives, Canada, Belarus, Bulgaria, Luxembourg, Moldova, Belgium, Kyrgyz, Malawi, United Kingdom, Bahrain, Belgium, Yugoslavia, Denmark, etc</p><p>In India there been 7 types of Sparrows are sighted. </p><p><b>1. House Sparrow</b></p><p>IUCN Red Data Status : Least Concern</p><p><br /></p><p><b>2. Russet Sparrow</b></p><p>IUCN Red Data Status : Least Concern</p><p><br /></p><p><b>3. Eurasian Tree Sparrow </b></p><p>IUCN Red Data Status : Least Concern</p><p><br /></p><p><b>4. Spanish Sparrow</b></p><p>IUCN Red Data Status : Least Concern</p><p><br /></p><p><b>5. Sind Sparrow</b></p><p>IUCN Red Data Status : Least Concern</p><p><br /></p><p><b>6. Pale Sparrow</b></p><p>IUCN Red Data Status : Least Concern</p><p><br /></p><p><b>7. Yellow-throated Sparrow</b></p><p>IUCN Red Data Status : Least Concern</p><p><br /></p><p>The house sparrow is  the most common bird in the world, but in the past few years, this bird has been on the decline stage over much of its natural range, both in the urban and rural areas. The decreasing number in  the house sparrow is an indicator of the continuous degradation of the environment around us.</p><p>Theme "<b><span style="font-size: large;">I Love</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Sparrows</span></b> " and " <b><span style="font-size: large;">I</span> </b><span face="Jost, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.1px;">❤️</span><b>  <span style="font-size: large;">Sparrows"</span></b> was given in 2022.</p><p><br /></p><p>Overall, World Sparrow Day serves as a reminder that we need to take care of our environment and protect the biodiversity of our planet. By working together, we can ensure that these small but important birds continue to thrive in our world.</p><p>The decline in the population of sparrows is a matter of concern for scientists and conservationists around the world. Sparrows are not only important for the ecosystem, but they also play a significant role in controlling the population of insects and pests that can damage crops and gardens. Furthermore, sparrows also have cultural significance and are a part of our daily lives in many ways, such as in literature, art, and even as pets.</p><p>To address the decline in sparrow populations, various initiatives have been undertaken across the globe. These include creating artificial nesting sites for sparrows, reducing the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, and creating green spaces in urban areas that can provide habitats for these birds.</p><p>Apart from conservation efforts, World Sparrow Day also aims to raise awareness about the importance of birds and biodiversity in general. This can help in promoting a culture of environmental conservation and sustainability.</p><p>In conclusion, World Sparrow Day is an important global event that highlights the need for the conservation of sparrows and other common birds. By taking steps to protect these birds, we can contribute to the health of our planet and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/LN43v3qmL14?feature=share">https://youtube.com/shorts/LN43v3qmL14?feature=share</a></p>

World Sparrows Day

    W orld Sparrow Day is celebrated or observed annually on March 20. it is a day to raise awareness of the protection of sparrows. World S...

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Red-breasted Goose

<div>Hope you like this video coz didn't have time to edit, arrange photos in heavy and hectic busy duty in covid management.</div><span style="background-color: #f9f9f9;"><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #030303;"><span style="font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Its a Well planned trip, reached in midnight 3.30am After Long & night drive. we tried for sleep but didn't take a small nape of sleep. Finally reached the location before sunrise but searched it for 1hour but failed, after big disappointment, we were returning and sighted this beauty but much far away. though taken shots as it is a lifer for me. taken 4-5 shots and video from long distance, may be more than 500mtr, it flew away, but i press the click button and framed 27 shots. i was happy for flight hot but it was just for 10sec coz i forget to increase shutter speed as setting was for low light and many photos are with blurred wings, again big disappointment. </span></span></span><p><span face="Roboto, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #030303; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now its very difficult to find it again in large area, though we went there and started searching and luckily sighted it after 1hr and 20 min.</span> we were lucky coz now we can approach by crawl. started  crawled and got beautiful shots and video. i had crawled more than 200mtr on wet ground due to mist so my cloth were also wet outside by mist and inside by perspiration.</p><p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="400" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/SG6sMrGO8fo" title="YouTube video player" width="760"></iframe> <br /></p>

Red-breasted Goose

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Black bellied Tern

<p> <span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87)" face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">it's Long awaited bird since 5 years coz its endangered bird species by IUCN. As common terms in bird photography, not to share location but somehow i find it and reached there. after vigorous search i found it.</span></p><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87)" face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">i didn't get good shots when i saw 1st time but again waited to come on river bank, little satisfied. then after 3rd flight i got burst shot and clicked 8 shots, and all are focus then after 15 min again 9 shots. Had only one video coz i forgot to shoot videos but much happy to frame it. all photos and video clicked in Sony a7r3 with Sony 200-600mm.</span><div><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87)" face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87)" face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87)" face="Roboto, Noto, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/R6AvDgMN_YE" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe> </div>

Black bellied Tern

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Rain Quail

<p><br /></p><p>i had clicked this beauty in kutch but still in wishlist due to clicked in non-breeding.it breed during monsoon and many times i missed this chance.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfs9eD7XXvZ6hl98wQnuGDsTEaTKGaxBBqZ9WlAZruBXwO7RY_61iV2b73GPNo0EWyHjWeK0OjrTswfNkl4amAOntp-qDDkTMTmRJLwnlAmPDyudb22FpAFdhpTMPanMJVZ9dovvbpVBgR/s1080/Rain+Quail+%2528insta%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfs9eD7XXvZ6hl98wQnuGDsTEaTKGaxBBqZ9WlAZruBXwO7RY_61iV2b73GPNo0EWyHjWeK0OjrTswfNkl4amAOntp-qDDkTMTmRJLwnlAmPDyudb22FpAFdhpTMPanMJVZ9dovvbpVBgR/s640/Rain+Quail+%2528insta%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Planned to click on 18th August and went in the morning with friends, we had searched 4 places where they had sighted but not succeed till 10.30am.</p><p>Finally saw this beauty at Last Stop and clicked desired shot at 11.45am. Tried for more but cudnt succeed.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>

Rain Quail

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