B&G Birdwalk at Kaikondrahalli Lake
Before the migratory birds fly off, we make some time to reconnect with them in our neighbourhood! A public bird walk will be conducted by Bloom & Grow in association with birder – Garima Bhatia. The walk is open to all but limited registrations are allowed.
Please register your interest by registering with a fee of Rs 100/- per head mainly to cover expenses. You will be provided with resources on birding which include a copy of Early Bird pocket guide to peninsular India (www.early-bird.in/products) and a Bird Bingo worksheet for kids (www.early-bird.in/resources).
Date: Saturday 11th March 2017, 3.45 – 6.00 PM
Location: Kaikondrahalli lake is just off Sarjapur road, between the Outer Ring road junction and Wipro office.
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Time and meeting point: We meet at 3.45 pm at the main entrance of the lake, which is in the small lane opposite Sarjapur Road fire station.
Instructions:
– We will walk the trail around the lake (around 2 km). It is partly paved and partly a dirt path (but an easy walk and not uneven). Please wear comfortable shoes that you can walk in.
– Please do bring your binoculars if you have a pair! If you’d like to take pictures, bring your camera.
– We will be making a list of birds seen. Do bring a notepad and pen for taking notes. We will also be uploading our lists on http://www.ebird.org. Please create an account at ebird.
– Please carry a small water bottle for your personal use, and a cap as it may be sunny.
– The walk should be over by 6pm.
About facilitator –
Garima Bhatia is a chemical engineer by training and a nature lover by passion. She currently works for an NGO called Nature Conservation Foundation where she leads a project called Early Bird which aims to introduce children to birds and nature. She enjoys birdwatching and photography and is a compulsive traveler. She has traveled within India from Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, and Kashmir to Nicobar islands in pursuit of birds. Her photographs of birds have been published in several books and magazines, and she herself has co-authored two field guides to birds of the Indian subcontinent. When not birding or traveling, she spends her time worrying about waste management. She blogs infrequently at bonerpakhi.wordpress.com