Often called the Bharatpur of Maharashtra, Nandur Madhmeshwar Bird Sanctuary in Nashik is a Ramsar wetland hosting over 265 bird species. From painted storks to Siberian stonechats, here’s a glimpse of its vibrant migratory birdlife as it marks 40 years (Pics/ Col Partha Patri)

Campuses across India are preparing for the Campus Bird Count in February, with students, teachers and bird enthusiasts documenting species in courtyards, gardens and campus green spaces as part of a nationwide citizen science initiative (Photos by/Krishna Murthy, Dipayan akraborty, Bhaarat Vyas, Garima Bhatia, Subhadra Devi, Malyasri Bhattacharya)