Save the Planet- Forest Day

All living beings survive on oxygen and we all know that forests are the main source of the same. But greed of money and luxury led to clearing out of large forest areas for wood or for farming. For example, due to over population, the demand of beef has gone up by many folds which created a huge need of soybean. To meet this requirement Brazil is cutting down it's rain forest to provide land for farmers. The same way growing housing sector in urban areas has pushed for more deforestation. We are losing our forests at a very alarming rate and soon will be struggling for oxygen to breath besides scarce drinking water.

I earnestly request everyone to plant a trees nearby at regular intervals and maintain with care. Only we have the power to keep the Earth alive

Bird's paradise- Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Large grey blabber

Located in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Noida, Okhla Bird Sanctuary is a must see place for all nature lovers, bird watchers and photo enthusiasts.  The sanctuary is spread across four square kilometers with a large water body and several migratory birds that flock here. Advisable to visit the place early morning to see the beautiful birds. As they day progresses, you will be left with lesser birds in sight. The sanctuary has two entrance gates, both without proper parking facility. Car parking is at visitor's risk! Entry fees to the place is Rs 10 each.

Once you enter the premises, it is a straight two kilometers road without turns or curves. This is how the morning Sun welcomed us with bright sunlight and misty breeze.

Human beings don't read signboards. "Do not Litter". "Silence please" boards are often ignored. It hurts to see the insensitivity of human race towards nature. The irony is, the sanctuary is located on the backside of Mayawati's Dalit Park from where loads of plastic waste and noisy generators pollute the place. Such is a peaceful coexistence of humans!

I was able to capture few images with great difficulty. It takes patience and some scolding to noisy visitors in order to win the birds' trust and then take their pictures. 

Siberian Stonechat female

Ashy Prinia

Red Vented Bulbul

Black Drango

Prinia

Jungle Babbler

Did you recognize Vijay Mallya Logo?

Spot Billed Duck

Great Cormorant

Great Egret

Spot Billed Duck

Ringed Parrot

Home to more than 200 species of birds, Okhha Bird Sanctuary is a photographer's delight. If only we could maintain silence & cleanliness, we would be able to see more of them. 

Address: Noida Plaza, N Block, Pocket K, Sector 95, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301

Timings- 7am to 5:30pm all days of the week