BNHS Birding camp to BHITARKANIKA, CHILIKA and
MANGALAJODI
Things you can do with BNHS to help conservation
Dates: 18th – 22nd February, 2015 (ex-Bhubaneshwar)
Click here for Photos from the past camp : 2014
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Bhitarkanika National
Park: With 55 out of 58 species of mangroves in India present here,
Bhitarkanika is a rich, green and luxuriant ecosystem. Bhitarkanika is one of
the best places to see the Estuarine Crocodile basking languidly along the
banks as your boat steers lazily across the water. Known to be home to more
than 200 species of birds, one can spot seven species of Kingfishers here,
namely Common, Pied, Black-capped, Brown-winged, Stork-billed, White-throated
and Collared Kingfisher. Mangalajodi Bird Sanctuary: The marshy waters of the Northern Banks of the Chilika Lake are home to a whole array of birds. Mangalajodi which has been declared as an Important Bird Area (IBA) is a treat for birders and photographers alike, boat rides through the marshes can get you up-close to birds like Baillon’s Crake, Wood Sandpiper, Common Snipe, Streaked Weaver, Grey-headed Lapwing, Black-tailed Godwit, Ruddy Shelduck, Comb Duck, and Plaintive Cuckoo.
Chilika Lake:
Chilika, India’s largest brackish-water lake is home to a whole array of birds.
During this season one can see huge flocks of waterfowl; birds like Fulvous
Whistling Duck, Lesser Whistling Duck, Spot-billed Pelican, Northern Shoveller,
Ferruginous Duck, Red-crested Pochard, Tufted Duck, Greater Flamingo, Lesser
Flamingo, Great White Pelican, Osprey, and White-bellied Sea-eagle.
Why explore Nature with BNHS ?
BNHS, a membership-driven organization, has been promoting the cause of nature conservation for more than 130 years since 1883. The Society's guiding principle has always been that conservation must be based on scientific principles. Today a number of BNHS scientists are engaged in several nature conservation projects across India.
BNHS nature walks and camps are all about the wildlife and here members share their appreciation for nature and wildlife. Here is a perfect opportunity to develop hobbies like nature photography and bird-watching in the company of like-minded people and share knowledge with experts. BNHS programmes are specially designed to let seniors as well as youngsters enjoy the pursuit of Nature appreciation. And moreover, your participation in these activities help BNHS to generate the much-needed funds for the conservation of India’s biodiversity.
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Charges: Rs.
19,800/- Members and 21,000/- Non-members (ex-Bhubaneshwar)
Reporting:
Bhubaneswar Railway Station at 7:00 a.m., on day one. Drop off at Bhubaneswar
railway station on last day at 12:30 p.m.
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Registration*:
Call at Hornbill House 22871202/22821811, Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail at bnhs.programmes@gmail.com.
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Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is an NGO working in the field of nature and wildlife conservation since 1883 and as a part of our educational activities and nature awareness campaign, we conduct various nature camps and wildlife safari camps across India like Kanah National Park, Lakshdweep Island, Dudhwa and many more and also at foreign destinations like Tanzania,Kenya, Malaysia, Bhutan, Madagascar. By participating in the camp with the BNHS you are supporting the BNHS and its cause for nature and wildlife conservation
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For details call : 022-22821811 email : bnhs.programmes@gmail.com
For more details on future camps and trails : http://goo.gl/us60rG
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