Bombay Natural History Society
Welcome this new year with birding with BNHS!
BNHS has organised a camp to explore the lesser visited birding paradise Greater Rann of Kutch in January 2017.
Greater Rann of Kutch in January 2017
Bird watching in the arid regions of western India is indeed a delightful experience, being home to a plethora of rare and endangered birds, one such place in particular is the Greater Rann of Kutch (GRK). Mr. Jugal Kishore Tiwari, a former BNHS biologist now runs the CEDO center at Moti Virani, knows the area like the back of his hand. Mr. Tiwari has helped the locals by involving them in bird eco-tourism, one such example is the Fulay Village which is known for the sighting of the Grey Hypocolius; highly sought after by birders because of its monotypic family status, meaning it is the sole member of an entire Family (Hypocollidae). GRK is also known for sightings of threatened species like the Critically Endangered Sociable Lapwing, Great Indian Bustard, Indian Vulture, White-rumped Vulture and Red-headed Vulture; Vulnerable Houbara Bustard, Steppe Eagle, and also endemic White-naped Tit, just to mention a few. Each year during the migratory season, BNHS visits this lesser known birding paradise situated right at the edge of our country to explore and also support to the local community initiative for eco-tourism.
Details of the Camp:
Grade:
Easy (Short walks for bird watching)
Dates:
4th–8th January, 2017
Group Leader:
Mr. Asif Khan
Charges:
Rs. 20,900/- for members, and Rs. 22,100/- for others (ex Bhuj)
Charges Include:
Transport from Bhuj railway station, local travel, entry fee, simple vegetarian meals and basic accommodation on twin-sharing basis).
Reporting:
Bhuj Station at 7:30 a.m. on Day One, drop at Bhuj Station at 01:30 p.m. on the last day. How to Reach: BDTS Bhuj Exp (19115) which leaves Bandra daily at 02:50 p.m. and reaches Bhuj at 07:25 a.m. next morning.
Return:
BDTS AC S F Exp (22904) which leaves Bhuj on Monday at 03:05 p.m. and reaches Bandra Terminus at 04:55 a.m. next morning or Bhuj BDTS Exp (19116) leaves Bhuj at 10:15 p.m. and reaches Bandra next day at 01:55 p.m.
Registration:
Call at Hornbill House 22871202/22821811, Mon–Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail [email protected]. www.bnhs.org
With best regards,
Ms. Bilwada Kale
Public Relations Officer, BNHS
022-22821811
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