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Gold in the Grass: First look at Finn's Baya
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First time the elusive and critically endangered Finn's Baya has been recorded on film.
Client: Nature Science Initiative
Direction: Anirban Dutta Gupta
Camera: Anirban Dutta Gupta
Format: HD PAL
Duration: 8 Min
Date: 2024
Finn's Bayas are the largest of the Baya weaver species found in India. Living along the terai wetlands of the Himalaya's, these birds are critically endangered. The primary reason is the conversion of the grassy wetlands for agriculture, industry and rapid growth of towns and villages. Numbering less than 1000, these gregarious birds are in real danger of disappearing in front of our eyes.
Finn's Baya
Finn's Baya nests in tall reeds and grasses
Finn's Baya on its nest
Finn's Bayas on its nests
Finn's Baya in its nest
Finn's Baya nests in tall reeds and grasses
Screening of the film
Raman Kumar, Founder of NSI and key member of the project during the screening
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