The 5th Edition of the Bird Survey, organized in collaboration with the Karnataka Forest Department at the Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary was successfully completed. The survey covered an area of approximately 40 square kilometres and last for 2 days(15th & 16th of April). A total number of 50 participants registered for the survey, including guides. They were divided in 4 Teams and spread across the forest in different directions.
125 endemic and migratory species, including rare ones like the Black Baza, Malabar Trogon, and Nilgiri Flycatcher were documented by the teams. This achievement marks a significant milestone in CWS’s efforts to conserve and study the avifauna of the region.
Coorg Wildlife Society(CWS) extended its gratitude to the Karnataka Forest Department(KFD) for providing staff and guidance, and to the SAI Sanctuary for granting CWS access to their premises. The collaboration between CWS and KFD has been instrumental in making the survey a resounding success.
For the next year’s survey, CWS plans to explore the uncharted Makutta Forest Range. This region is yet to be documented in bird surveys and presents an exciting opportunity for discovery and conservation.
– Team CWS
I have gone through the article and happy that many species have made a come back. It is important to systematically track the bird population as it is a very good indicator of the state of our forests, grasslands and environment.
Always delighted to read about anything to do with Birding and even more so about Bird Surveys. The two are most distinct. Birding is a hobby that I have been pursuing for a while, mostly self-taught and thoroughly enjoyable – sharing some pictures – these happen to be a selection mostly of water birds.
It would be fascinating to see the outcome of the report of the Bird Survey undertaken as it is a far more structured exercise which is normally undertaken with experienced guides, tabulation of observations and a formal report. A joint endeavour between CWS and the Forest Department makes immense sense – will CWS be sharing the report as it is an important step enabling future observations being shared as an ongoing exercise.
Great initiative by CWS which will hopefully be carried on in a structured manner in the years ahead as birds are a good barometer for the health of the environment.
An important reminder. I rejoice in watching birds of different feathers come and drink water or take bath in the small pond in my front yard in the heat of the day. For all the bird survey participants and birding enthusiasts, please promote the concept of keeping water for the birds especially in the heat of the harsh oncoming Summer.
Thank you Navin and team; it was a fantastic experience, though it was a very short one for me but has kindled my interest in birding.
A delayed note of gratitude.
Am an ardent nature & wildlife enthusiast & have always been so from my childhood. Despite having grown up outside Kodagu, I harbour dreams of settling down there & hope to do my bit for our land post-retirement.
So, this was the first opportunity for me to be a part of something that is close to my heart. I’m not really a Birder, but I can confidently state that I’m more than an amateur but end up short of intermediate.
So, I had my apprehensions on taking time out from my schedule & enlisting for this survey. But I must tell you that you & your team really made it worth my time.
The logistics were well planned & the experience itself was surreal. It was also an opportunity to view firsthand, places in Kodagu that I had just heard about.
The hospitality of your team as well as the knowledge imparted has been commendable. More importantly it was wonderful connecting with you all, learning from the professionals & getting to know the passionate team at CWS.
My son Kavan & I, thank each & every one of you for a memorable experience.
Do stay in touch & ping me if I can be of any assistance any time.
Regards to Bose, Prashanth & Vishal (apologies if I’ve missed out anyone).
Best wishes & Regards.
Thank you Mr. Naveen, Mr Bosey and all the members of CWS for organising the event so well and providing us an opportunity to explore the wilder side of Coorg. The always smiling gestures of you all are so energising for everyone. 😊
Dear CWS team,
Reached my location, thank you for a wonderful Bird experience. I was a nice good to explore the location.
I really appreciate all of your hard work.
Regards
Malatesh
I thank you one and all, specially Navin and Team of Coorg Wildlife Society who took so much effort in conducting, organizing, Co-operating and concluding in a smooth and effective way. 🤝🙏
Thanks Navin and Bose for your company and leadership.
It was wonderful birding with you people. Thanks to the whole team and birding enthusiasts 🙏😍
Thank you Navin, Bose, Vishal and team CWS for an amazing experience, the warmth, humor and guidance. Appreciate your efforts
Naveen and team, wonderful organisation of the entire event! I thoroughly enjoyed every single session, learnt more about birds and birding!
Thank you 🙏
Navin Bopaiah and team CWS Thankyou so much again for a great experience – fantastic to see such numbers and incredible species swooping around brahmagiri – ಸಂಘಟಿಸಿದ್ದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಧನ್ಯವಾದಗಳು. Lovely to meet such a knowledgeable bunch 🙏 🙌 🦅 🦜
This is an excellent endeavour by CWS. Anything and everything to do with our Forests, Environment and Climate Change should be top priority for the people of Kodagu and the District Administration. Unless we participate in such well managed Bird Surveys – as an example – how can we develop a good relationship with the Forest Department?
My daughter passed out from KALS a few years ago – I am sure the Management of the School would support the participation of a select few senior students in such programs – it is good for building the character of students through interesting and well managed extra-curricular activities.
This event seems to have been organised very well – great initiative by CWS. I am especially impressed by the collaborative efforts with The Forest Department – building bridges with them is essential as the green cover in Kodagu is very much a part of Kodava Heritage and Culture. There has to be a strong Private-Public Partnership approach to extend this relationship to regreening our forests, maintaining and adding water bodies for animals/birds and other creatures living in the forest. The need for reduction of Human-Animal conflict has reached very serious proportions. Repercussions of climate change is already seen the vagaries of temperature and rainfall affecting agriculture in the most serious adverse manner.
Would have liked to see lots of Kodavas taking part in this fantastic event. Perhaps such good initiatives should be shared with Clubs, including ours at Mercara Downs and we could circulate to all members supporting this important event. The need to preserve our environment is reflected by an abundance of Birds, butterflies and of course animals (with reduced human/Animal conflict). I hail from Surlabbi and we can also assist in organizing such an event in what I would call amongst the most beautiful landscape in Kodagu.