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RSS Urban Ecosystems

  • Avian species richness in cities: A review of the Spanish-language literature from the Southern Cone of South America October 19, 2021
  • A core on the Atlantic margin of Europe: an urban bird assemblage in Cork City, Ireland October 19, 2021

RSS Ecology and Society

  • Panarchy and management of lake ecosystems October 22, 2021
  • In the trap of interacting indirect and direct drivers: the disintegration of extensive, traditional grassland management in Central and Eastern Europe October 22, 2021

RSS Bruno Latour

  • A Conversation on the Art of Writing with Emmanuele Coccia October 8, 2021
  • Mutation écologique et cosmologie chrétienne October 8, 2021

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CUES Team
CUES Team
Campus Bird Count at DWP
Campus Bird Count at DWP
Orientation session at AUD, Kashmere Gate Campus headed by Prof Geetha Venkataraman (Credit: Fizala Tayebulla)
Orientation session at AUD, Kashmere Gate Campus headed by Prof Geetha Venkataraman (Credit: Fizala Tayebulla)
Campus Bird Count at DWP
Campus Bird Count at DWP
Red avadavat (Amandava amandava)
Red avadavat (Amandava amandava)
Green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) Credit: Lakshya Dabas
Green bee-eater (Merops orientalis) Credit: Lakshya Dabas
Purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) Credit: Lakshya Dabas
Purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus) Credit: Lakshya Dabas
Purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus)- Credit: Lakshya Dabas
Purple sunbird (Cinnyris asiaticus)- Credit: Lakshya Dabas
Plantation drive with Loras College at DWP (Credit: Fizala Tayebulla)
Plantation drive with Loras College at DWP (Credit: Fizala Tayebulla)
Under-grad student Dharya and Research Scholar Shaina posing with a sapling (Credit: Lakshya Dabas)
Under-grad student Dharya and Research Scholar Shaina posing with a sapling (Credit: Lakshya Dabas)
Grey bushchat (Saxicola ferreus)
Grey bushchat (Saxicola ferreus)
Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica)
Indian crested porcupine (Hystrix indica)
Bird spotting and identification: On-field notes (Credit: Fizala Tayebulla)
Bird spotting and identification: On-field notes (Credit: Fizala Tayebulla)
Birders at Dheerpur Wetland Park (Credit: Fizala Tayebulla)
Birders at Dheerpur Wetland Park (Credit: Fizala Tayebulla)
Birders at Karampura Campus (Credit: Fizala Tayebulla)
Birders at Karampura Campus (Credit: Fizala Tayebulla)
Scaly breasted munia (Lonchura punctulata)
Scaly breasted munia (Lonchura punctulata)
Earth work at restoration site
Earth work at restoration site
Prof Anu Lather at DWP
Prof Anu Lather at DWP
Welcoming DU Faculty to DWP
Welcoming DU Faculty to DWP
Inter-University Activities
Inter-University Activities
CUES member leading a birdwatching group from DU
CUES member leading a birdwatching group from DU
Nature Education and Outreach: Dr Suresh Babu with students from DU
Nature Education and Outreach: Dr Suresh Babu with students from DU
Prof Menon and Dr. Suresh Babu at DWP Plantation Drive
Prof Menon and Dr. Suresh Babu at DWP Plantation Drive
Nature Education and Outreach: Dr Suresh Babu with students from DU
Nature Education and Outreach: Dr Suresh Babu with students from DU
Ramjas College, DU with CUES
Ramjas College, DU with CUES
Plantation Drive and Outreach
Plantation Drive and Outreach
CUES team
CUES team
Bird watching with Ajay Immanuel Gonji and Shiwani
Bird watching with Ajay Immanuel Gonji and Shiwani
Dr Budhaditya Das planting sapling of Madhuca longifolia (Mahua).
Dr Budhaditya Das planting sapling of Madhuca longifolia (Mahua).
Participant planting sapling of Bambusa bambos (Bans).
Participant planting sapling of Bambusa bambos (Bans).
Nature Education and Outreach
Nature Education and Outreach
Prof. Asmita Kabra at DWP Plantation Drive
Prof. Asmita Kabra at DWP Plantation Drive
Nature Education and Outreach
Nature Education and Outreach
Nature Education and Outreach
Nature Education and Outreach
Bird watching with Ajay Immanuel Gonji
Bird watching with Ajay Immanuel Gonji
Participants of the Event
Participants of the Event
Nature Education and Outreach
Nature Education and Outreach
CUES team at Najavgarh lake for bird survey
CUES team at Najavgarh lake for bird survey

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Common Butterflies & Dragonflies of Dheerpur Wetland Restoration Project Site.
Species in picture:
Our new favourite spot at Dheerpur Wetland Restoration Project Site 🤩
Can you spot the Indian Gray Hornbill in this picture? 👁️
What keeps us going! #cuesteam
Wetland Restoration in progress 💫
At Dheerpur, we created a water feeder station for insects. Initially with pebble>water for insects to be able to perch and drink water. Experimenting with the extreme summer conditions in Delhi during this period, we observed that the water retention period was unfavorably short (quick evaporation), so we drowned the pebbles in water and hoped for some reliable outcomes. As expected, arthropods being extremely adaptable, were able to successfully access the water. What is more? Our water station for insects quickly doubled up as insects+birds hydration station. Voilà!
Delhi heat averaging at 40°C 😢 and low chance of precipitation. Monsoon not expected before July.
Are you seeing insects everywhere during the monsoon season? 🦗
Dear birders, can you identify the bird? 🔍
CUES Najafgarh survey 2021 :)
**Updated identification: Indian rat snake (Ptyas mucosa) thanks @rishukunalchhikara
🚨 Event Alert 🚨
Our little birds of Dheerpur Wetland Restoration Project Site adding color to a very grey winter in Delhi ❄️🖍️
The Indian white-eye, also known as the Oriental white-eye is one of the most hyperactive, high strung little passerine birds found here. It is a resident breeder of the Indian subcontinent. One can hardly go wrong in identifying this small yellow bird, given its characteristic white 'spectacles', making its eyes look bigger than it is.
This gorgeous bird is our third feature for the Birds of Dheerpur Wetland Restoration Project series. It's always a pleasure to spot a Purple heron - a large wading bird, whether on ground or in flight.
Looks like CUES is in the news cycle again 😍😬 @navodayatimes @navodaytimes
The second bird that can be found in our wetland restoration site is this medium sized ibis with a dark body, commonly found in the plains of the Indian Subcontinent.

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