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 Parakeets care to join me for an aerial bath
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
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| 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.
Tawny Eagles overlooking the Abu dumping grounds
Tawny Eagle at the Abu dump
Tawny Eagle at the Abu dump, feeding on scraps
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| Scavenging Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax) at a trash dump |
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| Tawny eagle and Red-wattled lapwing at the Abu dump. |
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| Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax)sitting on a tree stump |
Some more snaps of migratory birds and others taken in December.
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| Coots and various on the way to Achalgarh |
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| Dropping In water body on the way to Achalgarh |
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| Indian Roller in poor shape |
Common Myna on the way to Gyan saravor
Shikra on my Nakki lake round
Snipe army firing range stream
