Mancherial: Disappointing turnout at Bird Walk Festival despite wildlife enthusiasts’ participation

Jannaram Forest Range Officer Sushmita Rao stated that approximately 20 nature enthusiasts, birdwatchers, and wildlife photographers from various parts of Telangana had registered to take part in the event. The participants first visited a butterfly park created by the forest department, before heading to Bisonkunta and Birthanpet camps for evening bird watching.

Mancherial/Nirmal: The third edition of the two-day long bird walk festival, began in Kawal Tiger Reserve near Jannaram mandal centre evoked a poor response on Saturday.

Jannaram Forest Range Officer Sushmita Rao said that around 20 nature lovers, birdwatchers and wildlife photographers from several parts of Telangana enrolled names to participate in the event. The participants initially visited a butterfly park developed by the forest department. They then reached Bisonkunta and Birthanpet camps for bird watching in the evening.

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The participants interacted with the Forest officials and learned conservation of wildlife and forest at night. Some of them came forward to do their bit for protection of the wild animals and forest cover. They stayed in temporary rooms and under make-shift tents. They would visit some more spots on Sunday and provide feedback before wrapping up the event.

Meanwhile, nature lovers belonging to different towns and cities of the State soaked in nature as part of an eco-connect programme held by the forest department at Turkam cheruvu at Dimmadurthi village in Mamada mandal in Nirmal district. They donated stationery to children, blankets and umbrellas to tribal elders in nearby villages. They lifted garb, plastic and litter from the tank.

JS Panagaria, a 77-year-old nature lover from Hyderabad opined that local tribals were displaying a great level of tolerance and harmony with nature. He stated that the event helps the people to connect with the environment.

Dheeraj, Vijaya Kaveri from Stay Active foundation of Hyderabad, Forest Range Officer S Venugopal and many other officials of Khanapur division were present.