Dehradun, May 28 -- Through a Festival of Wings

Birdwatching, once considered a quiet pastime of naturalists, has today evolved into a popular hobby, a serious sport, and a meaningful way to reconnect with nature. Across India, birdwatchers - and even more rapidly, bird photographers - are growing in remarkable numbers. The easy availability of cameras and lenses, the rise of internet platforms, mobile apps, and online birding communities have made birdwatching more accessible than ever before.

When I began birdwatching and bird photography in the early 1990s, equipment was scarce and far beyond the reach of an ordinary enthusiast like me. Yet passion has its own wings. My fascination with birds kept the journey alive, and I continued t...