If you, or those you work with, have any interest in birds, please consider taking part in the largest birdwatching event in the world this weekend (Friday to Monday). Last year, and estimated half million people took part, documenting some 75% of the world’s 10,000 bird species, generating an annual snapshot of the health of wild bird populations.
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event in February. To join in, go out for as little as 15 min, make a note of all the birds you see or hear, and upload your list through the eBird website or app.
More details are here.
India has consistently ranked 2nd-3rd in global participation over the past few years. Thousands of birdwatchers will be going out to survey their gardens, parks, lakes and forests. If you wish to join an existing birdwatching event near where you live, take a look at the bird walks being conducted over the four days (you can filter by your State).
And if you live, work or study on a campus or any description, you can take part in the Campus Bird Count, which runs alongside.
If you have any questions, do drop a line. Happy birding!