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27/05/2026

শান্তি, আর শান্তি।
অনেকদিন পর এই জংলী জলে (নোনাই নদী) মুখ ধুলাম।

Panijhora বস্তিতে গিয়ে ভেবেছিলাম নেমেই পড়ি, অজ্ঞাত্যা হলো না। তবে আশপাশের পরিবেশ চমৎকার, সাথে নির্জনতা।

Big news for Buxa 🐅 🐯
23/05/2026

Big news for Buxa 🐅 🐯


একসময়ের ট্রেন যাত্রায় সুন্দর ঘুম, রাত্রি থেকে সকালে।
07/05/2026

একসময়ের ট্রেন যাত্রায় সুন্দর ঘুম,
রাত্রি থেকে সকালে।

The soft green background and natural branch framing create a very calm woodland atmosphere. The shallow depth of field ...
28/04/2026

The soft green background and natural branch framing create a very calm woodland atmosphere. The shallow depth of field nicely isolates the bird from the background, giving it a pleasing wildlife portrait feel.

𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞: Tickell's Thrush, most likely a female or immature bird.

📖 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞: Turdus unicolor
📚 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲: 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐞 (𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬)
📍 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥
IUCN status: (LC)Least Concern
This species is commonly found in:
Forest edges
Dense undergrowth
Bamboo patches and shaded woodland habitats.

Chlorophorus is a genus of round-necked longhorn beetles. 🐜🦋🌿🦗
08/04/2026

Chlorophorus is a genus of round-necked longhorn beetles. 🐜🦋🌿🦗

📖 Common Name: Rose-ringed Parakeetবাংলা নাম: টিয়া / সবুজ টিয়া🧬 Scientific Name: Psittacula krameri📚 Family: Psittacul...
05/04/2026

📖 Common Name: Rose-ringed Parakeet

বাংলা নাম: টিয়া / সবুজ টিয়া
🧬 Scientific Name: Psittacula krameri
📚 Family: Psittaculidae
📍 Location: Cooch Behar, West Bengal

🌿🪶 “Perched confidently on a slender stem amid fading foliage, this striking bird displays a beautiful contrast of deep ...
31/03/2026

🌿🪶 “Perched confidently on a slender stem amid fading foliage, this striking bird displays a beautiful contrast of deep black, warm orange, and crisp white. Its upright stance and keen gaze reveal its alert nature, always ready to dart out in pursuit of insects. A familiar yet captivating presence in open landscapes, it adds a touch of vibrancy to quiet wetlands and grasslands.” 🌳✨

📖 Common Name: Siberian Stonechat
বাংলা নাম: সাধারণভাবে ‘স্টোনচ্যাট’ নামে পরিচিত

🧬 Scientific Name: Saxicola maurus
📚 Family: Muscicapidae

From Cooch BEhar, West Bengal

🌏 Habitat & Behaviour:
The Siberian Stonechat is commonly found in open grasslands, scrublands, agricultural fields, and wetland edges. It prefers low perches like stems, shrubs, or fence posts, from where it scans for insects. This species is highly active and often flicks its tail or makes short flights to catch prey mid-air. During winter, it migrates to the Indian subcontinent, becoming a familiar sight in many rural and semi-natural landscapes.

📍 Location: Himalayan foothill region, West Bengal

🌍 Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN)

📷 Composition: ISO 160 | 500mm | f/6.3 | 1/500s

🌿🪶 “Gracefully poised on a delicate branch, this vibrant bird captures attention with its soft earthy tones and striking...
30/03/2026

🌿🪶 “Gracefully poised on a delicate branch, this vibrant bird captures attention with its soft earthy tones and striking blue facial markings. Its alert posture and gentle movements reflect the lively spirit of forest canopies, where it flits among leaves in search of insects and nectar.” 🌳✨

📖 Common Name: Rufous Sibia
বাংলা নাম: (স্থানীয়ভাবে নির্দিষ্ট নাম খুব প্রচলিত নয়; কখনও ‘সিবিয়া’ নামেই উল্লেখ করা হয়)

🧬 Scientific Name: Heterophasia capistrata
📚 Family: Leiothrichidae

🌏 Habitat & Behaviour:
This species is typically found in subtropical and temperate forests, especially in the Himalayan foothills and adjoining regions. It prefers forest edges, mixed woodlands, and shrubby areas. The Rufous Sibia is an active and social bird, often seen in small flocks. It feeds on insects, berries, and nectar, playing an important role in pollination and seed dispersal. Its agile movements and frequent calls make it a lively presence in the forest ecosystem.

📍 Location: nearby Himalayan foothill region, West Bengal

🌍 Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN)

📷 Composition: ISO 160 | 485mm | f/6.3 | 1/500s

23/03/2026

Here are something new species in recent shots.

🌿🪶 “Perched calmly among a web of slender branches, this small bird surveys its surroundings with quiet alertness. Its w...
20/03/2026

🌿🪶 “Perched calmly among a web of slender branches, this small bird surveys its surroundings with quiet alertness. Its warm brown tones and subtle markings help it blend seamlessly into the woodland, while its sharp beak hints at its skill as a precise hunter of insects and small prey.” 🌳✨
📖 Common Name: 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞
বাংলা নাম: বাদামি লাটোরা
🧬 Scientific Name: Lanius cristatus
📚 Family: 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐞
🌏 Habitat & Behaviour:
Commonly found in open woodlands, forest edges, gardens, and scrub habitats. The Brown Shrike is known for its perching behavior, often sitting in exposed spots while scanning for prey. It feeds mainly on insects, small reptiles, and occasionally small birds. Like other shrikes, it may impale prey on thorns or sharp twigs—a behavior that earns them the nickname “butcher birds.” Its strong bill and keen eyesight make it an efficient predator despite its small size.
Location: Cooch behar, West bengal
🌍 Conservation Status: Least Concern (IUCN)
📷 Composition: ISO 200 | 600mm | f/6.3 | 1/100s

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