GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan recalled how discussing the green bee-eater during his 2007 IFS interview became a memorable moment in his career. A keen birdwatcher, Karnan also shared his experiences of birding across India at the Hyderabad Bird Atlas event
The Hyderabad Bird Atlas will begin a dedicated survey of house crows from July 4 amid concerns over their declining numbers in the city. Volunteers will document the species' population, habitat and behaviour across 180 locations within the Outer Ring Road.
The fourth season of the Hyderabad Bird Atlas will begin on July 4, with over 300 volunteers expected to participate. Organisers aim to document additional bird species beyond the 242 already recorded, while expanding survey coverage in eastern and northern Hyderabad
The third season of the Hyderabad Bird Atlas will begin on February 7, inviting volunteers to map bird diversity within the city’s ORR limits. Organisers expect higher participation as the citizen science initiative continues to document migration and habitat changes.
During Dasara, poachers capture the Indian Roller (Palapitta), Telangana’s state bird, to display at temples, causing high mortality. Experts warn that captivity is fatal, with nearly half dying. Citizens are urged to report cases to AWCS or Forest Department authorities.
The efforts to prepare Hyderabad Bird Atlas (HBA) got off to a grand start as 209 bird watchers across the State capital documented 195 bird species including 53 migrant birds at 180 grid locations
