Note: Every once a month, NiF will give the Editor's seat to a child. This child will assign us stories that we must deliver to you. These stories can be around their favourite species, a travel destination in nature, or a conservation issue they might want to discuss and tell their friends about. What will this do? It serves three purposes:
One, it allows the child to think more deeply about the animals they like, why they enjoyed a particular nature spot, or even why they should think about conserving anything at all.
Two, it allows their parents to participate in larger conversations about wildlife with children, and even have (a lot) of fun in edit meetings because, well, these are by default chaotic. Throw in a spirited child in the mix, and it becomes the most fun way to spend a morning.
Three, it allows a child to be able to share these concerns and opinions with their friends and their parents, sparking an interesting debate in their own circles, thus becoming ambassadors for nature in their schools. Win win.
This month's Editor is Tamanna M Atreya, a feisty ten-year-old from Sri Kumaran Children's Home. Over to the Editor.
Tamanna had her first edit meeting with the NiF team just after a tree walk in Lal Bagh, Bengaluru. A recounting of other walks she had been on led to the discussion of a memorable one to Bidre kere Lake. That’s where she spotted the Indian Roller for the very first time and fell in love with the bird. She also spoke about her concern for the safety of wild animals, especially leopards, that cross highways near cities only to be hit by passing vehicles.
After some deliberation, she assigned three stories to us, one of which she offered to write herself. Read on, share and tell your friends.
Editor's Note: A Blue Flash - The Indian Roller
