Port Blair, May 3: The Andaman Avians Club is thrilled to announce the successful completion of Hello Birding Chapter 5 (Summer) events held in Port Blair and Campbell Bay on April 27th and 28th, 2024. These two-day programs aimed to educate children about bird identification techniques, conservation ethics, and the importance of avian biodiversity.
Young participants from across the Andaman Islands gathered to embark on an immersive journey into the world of birds. In Port Blair, a total of 21 children enthusiastically participated, while 45 students attended the event in Campbell Bay, showcasing a keen interest in learning about birds and their conservation. Under the guidance of experienced citizen scientists and environmental educators, they learned to identify various bird species, appreciate their unique characteristics, and understand the significance of preserving their habitats.
The success of Hello Birding Chapter 5 would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors: Environment and Forest Dept, A&N Islands, Maa Saradha Agragati Women Cooperative Society, Mak Logistics, R. Settupathy Stone Products, Santosh Kumar (Brijgunj), Das Enterprise, and Pristine Beach Resort.
Additionally, as part of the program, classroom sessions were conducted at NPCI Haddo and Vanasthali Forest Rest House, providing participants with foundational knowledge about bird identification and conservation. Field sessions at the Biological Park in Chidiyatapu offered hands-on experiences, allowing children to observe birds in their natural habitats and learn about the importance of preserving these environments.
The Andaman Avians Club extends heartfelt thanks to all club members who volunteered for the event, including Dr. MG Madanan (President I/c), D Kishore Kumar (Sec.Admin), Amrit Raha (Sec. Ops), Ram Vikas (Treasurer), G Thikanna (Coordinator), Prasanth Sarathy, Sujata Tirkey (Port Blair Educators), Bivas Kirtoniya (Campbell Bay Educator), Arun Singh, Asha Rajan, Padumma Gohain, Jagandeep Singh, Upeet Kaur and Sawrnita Debnath. Special thanks are also extended to outside volunteers for their valuable contributions.
Looking ahead, the Andaman Avians Club is excited to announce upcoming Hello Birding events in Mayabundar and Diglipur. Interested participants can contact our educators, D. Sekhar (94760 14231) for Mayabundar and Ms. Asha Rajan (94742 86858) for Diglipur.
For more information on the Andaman Avians Club and upcoming initiatives, please visit social media handles & find "Andaman Avians Club", President, Andaman Avians Club, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.