Experts say flamingo arrivals at the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary are expected to increase as birds migrate from drying wetlands in Kutch, easing concerns among tourists and birdwatchers. (Pics/Sachin Rane and File pic)  

Campuses across India are preparing for the Campus Bird Count in February, with students, teachers and bird enthusiasts documenting species in courtyards, gardens and campus green spaces as part of a nationwide citizen science initiative (Photos by/Krishna Murthy, Dipayan akraborty, Bhaarat Vyas, Garima Bhatia, Subhadra Devi, Malyasri Bhattacharya)