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Nocturnal Bird Count Protocol in the Western Ghats

A standardised protocol for nocturnal bird monitoring in India's forests helps researchers and forest departments study owls and frogmouths during night surveys. Originally designed for the Western Ghats, this scientific methodology can be adapted for forest areas across Peninsular India.

A Mottled Wood Owl peering from behind a tree branch at night, its large dark eyes glowing in the dim light. The intricate patterns on its feathers blend seamlessly with the surroundings.
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Forest Bird Survey Protocol

This is a generic protocol that can be used for conducting bird surveys in large forested landscapes of peninsular India; where sampling certain basecamps in a systematic manner is required and the results can be analysed using administrative boundaries of the...

A stunning Ultramarine Flycatcher (Ficedula superciliaris) perched gracefully on a branch.
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Pulicat Bird Atlas

For the first time in Pulicat’s history, birding communities and birdwatchers from across India are coming together in a unified effort to conduct this long-term bird atlas project.

A Plain Prinia perched on a dry twig with its tail raised, against a soft blue sky background. The text "Pulicat Bird Atlas" appears to the left of the bird.
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PhD Researchers sharing their bird data on eBird 

This post spotlights researchers who have completed their PhDs and shared their high-quality bird datasets on eBird. These datasets, often gathered from under-studied landscapes, highlight how academic research can elevate citizen science.

Collage of three rare bird species: Ashambu Laughingthrush, Rufous-throated Wren-Babbler, and Greater Slaty Woodpecker.