Founders Note
Hermis Haridas & Nisha Purushothaman
Welcome to the 38th edition of PT Aware, where each issue is dedicated to giving a voice to one wild species and the ecosystem it silently supports.
This bi-monthly magazine was born from a deep need to slow down, pay attention, and tell the stories that often go unheard. It remains completely free, because awareness shouldn’t have a price tag. Our mission is simple but urgent: inform, inspire, and ignite action through storytelling rooted in science, photography, and compassion.
In this edition, we turn our focus to the Kingfisher, a bird as iconic as it is elusive. With its electric blues and lightning-fast dives, the kingfisher is often admired from afar. But how many of us are aware of its fragile habitats or the human pressures that threaten its survival?
This feature delves into the life of the kingfisher, exploring its behavior, breeding, feeding habits, and the delicate balance it depends on. From wetland degradation to pesticide use, the threats are many, but so are the solutions.
If this small, brilliant bird has ever made you pause in wonder, we invite you now to pause with purpose.
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Sincerely,
Hermis Haridas &
Nisha Purushothaman
Founders – Paws Trails