chandrakan(25)•in #bird•2881 days agoAmerican Golden-PloverHuge numbers were shot in late 19th century, and population apparently has never recovered to historic levels. May be limited now by loss of habitat on South Am...5chandrakan(25)•in bird•2881 days agoAmerican Golden-PloverHuge numbers were shot in late 19th century, and population apparently has never recovered to historic levels. May be limited now by loss of habitat on South Am...5
chandrakan(25)•in #bird•2881 days agoAmerican Black DuckStill abundant locally, but has declined drastically in interior parts of range. Clearing of forest has favored invasion by Mallards, which hybridize extensivel...2chandrakan(25)•in bird•2881 days agoAmerican Black DuckStill abundant locally, but has declined drastically in interior parts of range. Clearing of forest has favored invasion by Mallards, which hybridize extensivel...2
chandrakan(25)•in #bird•2881 days agoAmerican Avocetservation status Population probably stable or possibly increasing. Numbers occurring in east (as migrants and wintering birds) have increased greatly during re...1chandrakan(25)•in bird•2881 days agoAmerican Avocetservation status Population probably stable or possibly increasing. Numbers occurring in east (as migrants and wintering birds) have increased greatly during re...1
chandrakan(25)•in #bird•2882 days agoAltamira OrioleAltamira Oriole...1chandrakan(25)•in bird•2882 days agoAltamira OrioleAltamira Oriole...1
chandrakan(25)•in #bird•2882 days agoAllen's HummingbirdHas adapted fairly well to suburban habitats, but surveys still show decreasing populations in recent decades. Family Hummingbirds Habitat Brushy canyons, parks...1chandrakan(25)•in bird•2882 days agoAllen's HummingbirdHas adapted fairly well to suburban habitats, but surveys still show decreasing populations in recent decades. Family Hummingbirds Habitat Brushy canyons, parks...1
chandrakan(25)•in #bird•2882 days agoAleutian TernUncommon and local, colonies vulnerable to disturbance. No obvious trends in population. Family Gulls and Terns Habitat Northern coasts (summer); open ocean (wi...1chandrakan(25)•in bird•2882 days agoAleutian TernUncommon and local, colonies vulnerable to disturbance. No obvious trends in population. Family Gulls and Terns Habitat Northern coasts (summer); open ocean (wi...1
chandrakan(25)•in #bird•2882 days agoAcadian FlycatcherConservation status Would be vulnerable to loss of habitat, but no significant decline noted so far. In some regions, Brown-headed Cowbirds often lay eggs in ne...2chandrakan(25)•in bird•2882 days agoAcadian FlycatcherConservation status Would be vulnerable to loss of habitat, but no significant decline noted so far. In some regions, Brown-headed Cowbirds often lay eggs in ne...2
chandrakan(25)•in #bird•2882 days agoAbert's Towheeonservation status Still very common in parts of its limited range. Could be vulnerable to loss of streamside habitat. Family New World Sparrows Habitat Desert ...1chandrakan(25)•in bird•2882 days agoAbert's Towheeonservation status Still very common in parts of its limited range. Could be vulnerable to loss of streamside habitat. Family New World Sparrows Habitat Desert ...1
chandrakan(25)•in #bird•2882 days agoShazam for Birds“Shazam for bird calls” is a compelling sales pitch, and a difficult technical proposition. It’s much harder for an algorithm to identify animal sounds, in all ...0chandrakan(25)•in bird•2882 days agoShazam for Birds“Shazam for bird calls” is a compelling sales pitch, and a difficult technical proposition. It’s much harder for an algorithm to identify animal sounds, in all ...0
chandrakan(25)•in #bird•2882 days agoFeeding BirdsAn oriole’s diet varies. Insects are harder to find in spring, so orioles especially seek ripe fruit and berries in that season. Nothin’ Fancy Perhaps one of th...1chandrakan(25)•in bird•2882 days agoFeeding BirdsAn oriole’s diet varies. Insects are harder to find in spring, so orioles especially seek ripe fruit and berries in that season. Nothin’ Fancy Perhaps one of th...1
chandrakan(25)•in #temple•2882 days agoWalkeshwar Temple, Malabar HillThis historically significant Shiva temple has a fascinating mythology attached to it. Located near the Bangana tank, an ancient construction, the refreshing wa...1chandrakan(25)•in temple•2882 days agoWalkeshwar Temple, Malabar HillThis historically significant Shiva temple has a fascinating mythology attached to it. Located near the Bangana tank, an ancient construction, the refreshing wa...1
chandrakan(25)•in #temple•2882 days agoMahalakshmi Temple, MahalaxmiThe Mahalakshmi temple dedicated to three Hindu deities- Goddess Durga, Goddess Laxmi and Goddess Saraswati, dates back to the year 1831. Open from 6:00 AM unti...0chandrakan(25)•in temple•2882 days agoMahalakshmi Temple, MahalaxmiThe Mahalakshmi temple dedicated to three Hindu deities- Goddess Durga, Goddess Laxmi and Goddess Saraswati, dates back to the year 1831. Open from 6:00 AM unti...0
chandrakan(25)•in #temple•2882 days agoIskcon, GirgaumWhat better way to find inner peace and spiritual fulfilment than in one of the best temples located in Juhu. The environment is enought to render an aura of se...0chandrakan(25)•in temple•2882 days agoIskcon, GirgaumWhat better way to find inner peace and spiritual fulfilment than in one of the best temples located in Juhu. The environment is enought to render an aura of se...0
chandrakan(25)•in #temple•2882 days agoSwaminarayan TempleWomen have been prevented from occupying the front rows at a function organised in Mumbai's famed Swaminarayan Temple. According to female reporters, they were ...0chandrakan(25)•in temple•2882 days agoSwaminarayan TempleWomen have been prevented from occupying the front rows at a function organised in Mumbai's famed Swaminarayan Temple. According to female reporters, they were ...0
chandrakan(25)•in #temple•2882 days agoSIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE, MUMBAIThe old temple was consecrated on Thursday, 19th November 1801. According to our Hindu Calendar it falls on Kartik Shudha Chaturdashi, Shake 1723 in “Durmukh Sa...1chandrakan(25)•in temple•2882 days agoSIDDHIVINAYAK TEMPLE, MUMBAIThe old temple was consecrated on Thursday, 19th November 1801. According to our Hindu Calendar it falls on Kartik Shudha Chaturdashi, Shake 1723 in “Durmukh Sa...1
chandrakan(25)•in #temple•2882 days agoSt. Thomas's CathedralSt. Thomas's Cathedral offers a peaceful respite in a busy part of the city and is renowned for its award winning stained glass work. The first Anglican church ...0chandrakan(25)•in temple•2882 days agoSt. Thomas's CathedralSt. Thomas's Cathedral offers a peaceful respite in a busy part of the city and is renowned for its award winning stained glass work. The first Anglican church ...0
chandrakan(25)•in #temple•2882 days agoAfghan ChurchThe Presbyterian Afghan Church is officially known as The Church of St John the Evangelist. It was built by the British in memory of the thousands of soldiers w...0chandrakan(25)•in temple•2882 days agoAfghan ChurchThe Presbyterian Afghan Church is officially known as The Church of St John the Evangelist. It was built by the British in memory of the thousands of soldiers w...0
chandrakan(25)•in #temple•2882 days agoHoly Name CathedralThe opulent Catholic Holy Name Cathedral was built to replace the older one in nearby Bhuleshwar, and is decorated with an array of artwork. It opened its doors...0chandrakan(25)•in temple•2882 days agoHoly Name CathedralThe opulent Catholic Holy Name Cathedral was built to replace the older one in nearby Bhuleshwar, and is decorated with an array of artwork. It opened its doors...0
chandrakan(25)•in #temple•2882 days agoKeneseth Eliyahoo SynagogueKeneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue was built in 1884 by Jacob Elias Sassoon and his brother Albert (the Sassoon family also built the Sassoon Docks), in memory of thei...0chandrakan(25)•in temple•2882 days agoKeneseth Eliyahoo SynagogueKeneseth Eliyahoo Synagogue was built in 1884 by Jacob Elias Sassoon and his brother Albert (the Sassoon family also built the Sassoon Docks), in memory of thei...0
chandrakan(25)•in #temple•2882 days agoMumbadevi TempleThe Mumbadevi Temple is dedicated to the goddess Mumba, whom the city of Mumbai was named after, and that's what makes this otherwise unremarkable temple notewo...0chandrakan(25)•in temple•2882 days agoMumbadevi TempleThe Mumbadevi Temple is dedicated to the goddess Mumba, whom the city of Mumbai was named after, and that's what makes this otherwise unremarkable temple notewo...0
