Grasslands are one of the most misunderstood ecosystems. People take it as wastelands and takeover for concretisation or divert for some projects. Some others mistakenly feel that grasslands are ideal empty space for tree planting. So lot of harm is caused to the grasslands and the birds and other species living in grasslands. So the Great Indian Bustard and the Bengal florican have suffered enormously due to our apathy shown to grasslands. Blackbucks have also vanished from much of their former range due to depleting grasslands. And Asiatic cheetah is extinct in India. It is time we understand the importance of grasslands and start conserving those.

Nice to see that you could also get shots of the bird performing its mating ritual.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi