Drongo | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Stonehill International School on the outskirts of the city, in the Hobli, recently organized its first census on the bird campus as part of the annual World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Campus Census. The aim of the bird census was to document the diversity of bird species in the campus of the city school, to follow the trends of the population and contribute valuable data to continuous efforts to protect.
“This initiative involved students and faculties in an exciting experience of birds’ observation, promoted the monitoring of biodiversity and awareness of preservation on the premises,” the school said.
Parakeet | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Participants used the treasure hunting presentation to help identify the species and notice their observation using the Google Form and the List of the Control List. Participants were encouraged to listen to bird calls, move movements, and use a telescope to look closer to birds.
Pond Heron | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
A total of 35 bird species have been identified and recorded. Among the most common spotted species were bulbul, bee eaters, Myny, dragons, barbets and drongos. Several migration and rare species, such as Kingfishers, Orioles, Hoopoes and Small Minivet, have also been observed, emphasizing the ecological importance of the campus.
Egret | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
This initiative has strengthened the importance of monitoring biodiversity because birds serve as indicators of environmental health. “The census supported the awareness of ecosystems among students and emphasized the role of birds in pollination, control of pests and seed scattering. The collected data will contribute to the planning of protection and other environmental initiatives within the school.”
Green Bee-Eater | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
To support active participation, the prices for the best list of birds, the best bird photo and the best drawing of birds were announced.
Published – March 26, 2025 22:15
