Got the chance to attend the bird race at Manali organised by Wild life division kullu on 21st May 2011.
It was first such initiative of this kind in this favourite tourist destination. Many keen bird watchers from across the state and Childern from the local schools were also part of the team.The teachers accompanying the students could also not resist the bird walk. The event got a great response from the tourists who were quite eager to join the event. Apart from other enthusiasts the event was attended by Mr AK Srivastav Director Great Himalayan National Park, BS Rana DFO(WL) Kullu, Suveena Thakur ACF(WL) Kullu, Sandeep Sharma, ACF GHNP,Urvashi ACF Probationer, Devender Dhadhwal RO(WL) Pond Dam, and Sachin Sharma RO(WL)Manali.
All the teams flagged off at arround 6:00am in the morning covered various areas in and arround Manali town.Though the data of the current event is being compiled and exact figure along with checklist is being worked out but as per estimate the number of bird species seen on 21st May 2011 is more than one hundred. There were also many species of birds which have not been reported in earlier checklists prepared for the area.
This would be interesting to follow up. Please post in Indian Birds about the data and oblige. I am visiting Manali from 8th to 10th June with my family.
ReplyDeleteGood to see such initiative by forest department, and really happy to see good female participation. I can also read two lady officers name in the report. Hats off to them for joining this tough job.
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