CNHS MEMBERS` PHOTO EXHIBITION-GUIDELINES

                     Guidelines for Nature Photo Exhibition by Members

            Date of exhibition: 03^rd to 07^th Oct. 2015

a.      The exhibition will be under the banner of CNHS.

b.      Nature and wildlife photographs incl.Birds, Butterflies and other animals etc., can be exhibited. The pictures must have been taken from Kerala or Western Ghats region.

c.       Maximum 10 photos can be exhibited by a Member.

d.      Members to showcase their best photographs.

e.      Rarity of a Species or Endemic/Endangered status (Conservation Status) can be a criterion for inclusion.

f.        Photo depicting any peculiar behavior also maybe a criterion for inclusion.

g.      General Ethics of Nature and Wildlife Photography to be followed(no nesting photographs of birds)

h.      Post Processing/Phtoshopping may be minimal.

i.        A good short description of the photograph to be included (with technical data, species name and other basic biological/behavioral information as well as location, date etc., must be given).

j.        Minimum size of photograph maybe 12” X 18” .Maximum size maybe decided by the exhibitor.

k.      Photograph should be sharp and technically good- well exposed.

l.        Compositional rules maybe followed to enhance presentation of photograph.

m.    Photographs must be delivered ready for exhibition with 2” border of 18% grey color and mounted on board or framed as the case maybe.

n.      Please confirm your participation latest by 10^th September either by replying to this mail cochinnaturalhistorysociety@gmail.om  or by telephone/ WhatsApp message along with the number of photos you wish to exhibit.

o.      We will inform you the last date for submission of photographs and more instructions later.

Malayalam Names of the Birds in Kerala

The compilation Malayalam names of the birds seen in Kerala are available in this link with their common english names:-


Click Here to the Page

Onam Bird Count 2015 (August 28-31)

Nature and Birdlife Photo Exhibition by CNHS

Bird Count India-Update on Birding Challenge

Dear All

Here is the update on BirdCountIndia Birding challenge for May:-



Here is the general information:-


Many CNHS members are actively participating in these and are toppers also like Anish Aravind and Premchand Reghuvaran 

Wayanadu Wildlife Sanctuary-Bird Survey- 2015

Dear All,


A Bird Survey in the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is planned for 10th April to 13th April 2015 by the state forest department. Those who are interested to participate in the survey may please contact in the following address. participants will be selected on first come first basis. Selected participants have to arrive on 10th April morning and may leave one 13th afternoon.

The Wayand Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the bird rich habitat in kerala and the only habitat where the remaining population of vultures survive in Kerala. The Sanctuary is also one of the best tiger habitat in south India.

For participation and details please write to ck.vishnudas@gmail.com
phone 9447544603 ( between 10 am and 6pm)

Vishnu
for
CNHS

Common Bird Monitoring Programme 2015-Announcement

Dear all,

 Kerala Common Bird Monitoring Program is back this year.

Dates: 13-16 February 2015
Who can participate ?  Any bird enthusiast who will be in Kerala during these dates.

Where to participate ? Anywhere in Kerala - it could be at your home, school, college or work place.

How to participate ?  Watch birds for atleast for 15 minutes and note down all the species seen and upload it in www.ebird.org

Whom to ask for more information ? Respective district coordinators. Please see below link.

More Details for Participating:  Please visit here

http://www.birdcount.in/events/kerala-cbmp/

A Presentation on how to use eBird
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UCSaP-GlyOPW5WdEiluZvZ5dh9mJrU7QVdM3eOrnfwo/edit#slide=id.p12

Warm Regards,

Vishnu