Avian enthusiasts flock to the ornithological paradise of Kochi

The Hindu : NATIONAL / KERALA : Avian enthusiasts flock to the ornithological paradise of Kochi

World Migratory Bird Day programme- Some Pictures

 Welcome Speech:-









Hari Mavelikkara Speaking on Bird Identification

 Listening to the Presentation:-

 -:Sivakumar speaking

 In the field:-

 -:In front of Mangalavanam

 Photography Exhibition:-

 -:Film Show

Exhibition Venue:-

Observing World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)

Dear Friends,
We are observing world migratory birds day on 17th- 19th May 2012 at Kochi, along with WWF, State Biodiversity Board,George Eden Memorial Charitable Trust and Fireflies.

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is a global initiative devoted to celebrating migratory birds and for promoting their conservation on the second weekend of May every year and the world take action and organize public events such as bird festivals, education programmes and bird watching excursions to celebrate WMBD. All such global events are linked through a single global campaign and theme. This year’s theme is “Migratory birds and people - together through time’’ set with an objective to raise awareness on the dramatic effects of continuing relationship between migratory birds and people.

All nature lovers are  invited to participate .Contact me at +919446437410

For detailed programme please Click Here

New species of caecilian amphibian reported from Kerala

The Hindu : Today's Paper / NATIONAL : New species of caecilian amphibian reported from Kerala

PELAGIC BIRD SURVEY - PHOTOS

Hello Everybody,

The photos of  the recently concluded Pelagic Bird Survey  from Munambam fishing Harbor is posted in the right panel. Enjoy the slide show.

Donald Trump boys with animal trophies from Africa

Dear all,

All over the word on the one hand  many nature lovers and  sensible persons are battling a sometimes loosing battle to save the biodiversity and animals.On the other hand rich and famous go on a killing spree in the name sports hunting killing off wild animals using sophisticated fire arms in Africa.. reminding us of colonial times:

Click on this link to watch one such a story:

Donald Trump Family on a killing spree!!

Regards,
Vishnu

Pelagic Survey Report

 

Dear friends,

 

 

The first ever Pelagic Survey from Kochi, organized by us (CNHS) and  Kerala Birder was flagged off from Munambam fishing harbor on 26/02. The one day voyage to survey the sea birds off the coast of Kochi started early in the morning and was inaugurated by Sri.C.G.Natesan, a senior citizen interested in nature and nature conservation.

 

 The  survey track was recorded by Sri. Toms Augustine,  using GPS equipments and the vessel covered a total of 36 nautical miles area into the Arabian sea.

 

The major sea birds sightings recorded during the survey were the stragglers

like Arctic Skua, Pomarine Skua winter visitors like the Great Blackheaded Gull, Brownheaded Gull, Heuglins Gull, Crested Tern, Whiskered Tern and Bridled Tern.

 

It is reported that very few records were available about the sighting of the Arctic skuas off the coast of Kochi; however, the sightings of the birds in different plumage variations were an experience of a lifetime to the survey team.

Twenty one bird watchers and nature photographers, led by Dr. Dr.Dilip K.G., Praveen E S, Ginu George, Sandeep Das, Toms Augustine,Dr.Anudath,Adv.Paul Puthur, Gopal Prasad,Kripesh ,Bijoi ,Pradeep ,Gopinathan Nair,Depalan,Raveendran K C, Sudeep Elamon,Sri Aby ,Sri.  Vasanth, myself  and youngsters Adil Anudath and Ammini Puthur ,were in the team.

 

                                       Arctic Skya ©E S Praveen

Photos were taken by Sri E S Praveen, Sandeep Das, Bijoi KI ,Gopal Prasad and Sudeep Elamon. The sea was relatively calm; climate sunny and hot; not much clouds and fishing vessels were sporadic in the sea compared to our last trip off Chettuva coast.

 

Warm Regards,

Vishnu