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In the shadow of sacred trees
In Tharparkar's village of Haryar, tradition flourishes against sands of time, and peacocks are symbols of peace
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The gliders of Ghorra Gali
An ordinary summer turned extraordinary after stumbling upon the secretive world of flying squirrels
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PHA to place water sources in parks
Initiative aims to provide water for birds and other animals to quench their thirst and cool off during extreme heat
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Parrots revival plan takes wing
With plans for crossbreeding, the initiative aims to revive wild populations
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Climate change threatens migratory birds
Increasing illegal hunting poses higher risk
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Wildlife authorities launch sparrow count as bird's population dwindles
Over past 3 decades, Karachi saw up to 70% decline in population of sparrows
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Pakistanis feed predatory birds despite crackdown on practice
Tradition of tossing offerings off a bridge has long provided a source of livelihood for hundreds of roadside vendors
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Population census of migratory birds begins
SWD using conventional, modern gadgets including spotting scopes to ensure accurate counting
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The bird man’s legacy
Mirza Naim was a trailblazing birder & wildlife photographer who inspired a community of passionate nature enthusiasts
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Rise in number of birds threatens aircraft safety
Two incidents of bird strikes on commercial flights reported in three days
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Call for ban on bird hunting
Issuance of permits to be stopped for two years
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Habitat project for migratory birds launched
Hunting of these birds prohibited Nov-March
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Wild pigeons’ reliance on humans for food termed detrimental
Hundreds of birds perch at various places in Lahore eagerly awaiting their daily feed instead of hunting
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Over 6,000 birds found atop passenger bus
SWD teams set free the captured birds, detain bus conductor
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Charity feeds the megacity’s birds
Feeding stations offer seeds and grains to birds and livelihood to those who run them
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Govt yet to approve new prices of animals, birds
Sale from zoos affected by delay in decision
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Year of boon for Sindh’s wildlife
A new law, which repealed a weaker one passed in 1972, enhanced protection for wild animals
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An evolving avian world amid a concrete jungle
Karachi's bird conservationists, wildlife photographers observe significant rise in owl population
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Demand and supply: Feathered friends in shortage amid import bans
As restrictions cross over to 2021, Lahore’s bird markets report exuberant prices for exotic parrots
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Preparations for bird hunting underway
Qatari princes expected to arrive in last week of December to catch the rare species
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Five planes collide with birds in a day
Damaging four Pakistan International Airlines planes and one Airblue aircraft
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Researchers date when ancient birds, feathered dinosaurs began to molt
According to researchers, ancient birds began to molt sequentially at least 70 million years ago
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Quail hunting banned across Punjab
Officials seize, release 160 birds
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Pet shops barred from selling wild birds
Punjab Wildlife Dept directs pet shop owners to get license
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Wildlife photographer sets sights on Sindh’s 329 birds
Yasir Pechuho has captured 251 so far as well as 12 of province’s mammals and seven reptiles
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Migratory birds get safe passage amid virus lockdown
WMBD is celebrated bi-annually on the second Saturday of May and October 10 globally
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Scavengers take flight from skies amid lockdown
As garbage heaps dwindle during lockdown, black kites, crows, pigeons find survival hard in Karachi
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CAA decides to hire bird shooters
Authorities warn people not to throw garbage in open near airports, which attracts scavenger birds
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Charity for birds becomes liability for humans
Increasing number of kites lead to decreasing prey, resulting in attacks on citizens
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Punjab’s winged visitors return to native abodes
Flocks of migratory birds are decreasing due to climate crisis, water pollution and hunting
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Wild birds rescued from Empress Market
Seagulls, owls and falcons set free at Sea View, Super Highway
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SWD rescues, sets free over 5,000 wild birds
Trappers left behind 14 baskets packed with birds as they fled a railway station raid
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In Karachi, thieves sweep bird shop
Police have not received any complaint about the robbery
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Haleji Lake’s birds fly home
With Rs0.5 million, wildlife sanctuary gets a long-overdue ecological restoration
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Migratory birds descend on Rawalpindi
Winged guests seen perched around Ayub Park, Chuhan Dam, Rawal Dam
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Karachi’s wildlife dilemma
Unplanned urbanisation, pollution-caused asphyxia, and increasing number of garbage sites being major reasons
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Rescued from poachers, birds and lizards set free
During raids in Fawwara Chowk and Raja Bazar
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Spanish falcons feed Arab passion for raptor hunting
Buyers sometimes shell out tens of thousands of euros per bird
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New survey to monitor aquatic birds’ population
Midwinter Waterfowl Count and Houbara Bustard survey will start in mid-December
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New survey to help monitor bustard population
Latest drone cameras will also be used to monitor birds
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Migratory birds descend upon Punjab
Official says birds begin to arrive around September
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The conservator: One man’s struggle to protect Sindh's wildlife
Javed Mahar has planted over 500,000 trees, besides rescuing thousands of birds and animals from poachers
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Bird enthusiasts seek market in federal capital
Currently, those wishing to purchase birds need to travel to Rawalpindi’s College Road
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Night Safari – a chance to see zoo animals in a different light
Ride to be complemented with special light effects, magic shows, fun fair, circuses and animal exhibitions
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Caught red-handed: Men arrested for selling black bear, rare birds in Rawalpindi
Wildlife department releases endangered bear and dozens of birds of different species in forest
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Officials urged to take action against illegal hunting of birds
Wildlife DG says law is equal for everyone so influential people should not be spared
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Over 70% of Siberian migratory birds have stopped visiting Pakistan
Dried up and contaminated water bodies, hunting and netting identified as major causes
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Charity is for the birds
Faisalabad has a thriving roadside trade of selling meat scraps as bird food in the name of sadqa
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Illegal hunting of migratory birds doubled in 2018
Wildlife Department report shows 40,000 ducks were hunted in the past year
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Migratory birds visiting city’s shores
The birds will be seen in the country from November till March