By Ritika Chatterjee
Hello, I'm Ritika Chatterjee!
I'm a wildlife researcher with a deep passion for birds, especially waterbirds. I thrive in the field, exploring wetlands and uncovering the wonders of avian life.
This blog is where I share my experiences, insights, and the fascinating stories I encounter along the way. If you're curious about waterbirds, stay tuned—I'll take you into a world of discovery and wonder!
Blogs
About an hour from the popular tourist destination of Mandarmani lies a fascinating estuary, where the Pichaboni River merges with the Hooghly River estuary before flowing into the brackish waters of the Bay of Bengal. This dynamic confluence of freshwater and saltwater creates a rich and diverse ecosystem, supporting an abundance of life.......
2. Cognitive Capabilities of Migratory Vs Resident Bird
There is a group of cats that lives around my house, and over the years I have observed something that has always fascinated me. Although each of them possesses certain innate behavioural traits that do not require prior experience,such as knowing what to eat, how to groom themselves, when to show aggression, or how to interact with other cats, they are all remarkably different from one another.....
3. Similar but different: Two very similar species but different habitat preferences
As part of my work, I have had the opportunity to visit wetlands along both the east and west coasts of India. On the west coast, I have explored wetlands in Mumbai, Gujarat, and Kanyakumari, while on the east coast I have visited Chilika Lake (Odisha), Pulicat Lake (Andhra Pradesh), and Point Calimere (Tamil Nadu).If there is one bird that you are almost certain to encounter in many of these wetlands, it is the flamingo......