Ravindran Natarajan is an Ornithologist and field activist whose passion for birds began 25 years ago, evolving into photography and research on avian species. In a bid to expand the reach of ornithology, he is embarking on a journey with a mission to train 1500 teachers and 10,000 students annually. He maintains an active presence in disseminating his bird observations through publications in magazines and on social media platforms. Furthermore, his research findings are regularly featured in esteemed journals such as ResearchGate and Journal of Threatened Taxa. He has collaborated with numerous social and environmental activist groups to advocate for the designation of some of the state's most biodiverse areas as government-protected zones. This endeavor involves documenting rare species and conducting in-depth studies on the lifecycle of birds, among other initiatives. He has made significant studies that encompass not only birds but also butterflies and various wildlife species. He aids various government organizations such as the Forest Department, and he has also founded and manages the Irgukal Amrita Nature Trust and the Madurai Nature and Culture Centre.
