Adapting to the Environment

Nature’s Awakening: Environmental Adaptation

As I set out on my usual early morning stroll, I had no idea I’d be witnessing a wonderful exhibition of adaptation in the natural world. Rose-ringed parakeets, famed for their vivid colours and energetic personalities, stole the show with their refreshing bath in a dew paradise. It was a divine scene, but as I looked closer, these bird bathers were sending a subtle message amidst the droplets: a warning about the worth of water in a year of scarcity.

Morning Ritual with Rose-ringed Parakeets

The Rose-ringed parakeets’ early morning feats were nothing short of spectacular. These typically active birds took their time to enjoy a nice bath in what appeared to be dew. In a world with limited water, the parakeets served as a reminder to conserve it. Each droplet, including dew on leaves, became a valuable resource, and the birds were telling us, in their own way, to conserve and treasure every drop.

Rose-ringed parakeet

Rose-ringed parakeet heavenly bath

"Rose-ringed parakeet,Care to join me for an aerial bath."

Rose-ringed Parakeets care to join me for an aerial bath

"Rose-ringed parakeets, famed for their vivid colours and energetic personalities, stole the show with their refreshing bath in a dew paradise. "

Rose-ringed Parakeets twosome more fun

Rose-ringed Parakeets hush a taste of morning dew and warmth from the sun god

Rose-ringed Parakeets dizzy with elation

Rose-ringed Parakeets The world looks upside down from here

"These typically active birds took their time to enjoy a nice bath in what appeared to be dew."

Rose-ringed Parakeets Gosh it feels so good

Rose-ringed parakeet

Survival Strategies of the Tawny Eagle

On my way to Guru Shikhar, I noticed another example of adaptation, this time in the shape of a Tawny eagle. This beautiful bird, known for its ferocious hunting abilities, has altered its dietary habits in the wild. It kept a sharp watch on the world below while perched high on the mountaintops. What piqued my interest, however, was its evening ritual.

As I observed, the Tawny eagle, known for its hunting prowess, was clearly facing challenges in locating food. Instead of exclusively relying on its hunting skills, the eagle decided to visit a waste dump.

I deduced that food scarcity led to this surprising behaviour, and the eagle adapted by relying on carrion discarded by the corporation. It was a harsh reminder of nature’s determination and the extent to which animals will go to survive in changing settings.

In her infinite wisdom, nature continually reminds us of the need to adapt to our ever-changing surroundings. The Rose-ringed parakeet and the Tawny eagle are only two illustrations of how wildlife adapts to adversity. Perhaps there is a lesson to be learned from these feathery animals as we traverse our own world of uncertainties—a lesson in perseverance, ingenuity, and the skill of flourishing in the face of adversity.