Hyderabad, April 19 -- In a moment that has stirred joy and pride in the ornithological community, Aasheesh Pittie, a devoted birder and self-taught ornithologist, has been named the recipient of the H.H. Bloomer Award for 2025. Bestowed by the venerable Linnean Society of London, the award honours amateur naturalists whose work has made an exceptional impact on biological knowledge.

"This has blown me off my perch," he exclaimed with a smile, blending humility with a flash of wit. "I am deeply humbled to be selected for the H. H. Bloomer Award for 2025 and overjoyed at this recognition of the contribution of amateur ornithologists to South Asian ornithology. I accept this honour with gratitude."

Founded in 1788, the Linnean Society is ...