New: Full Results of Himalayan Bird Count 2023
See here: Full Results of Himalayan Bird Count 2022
The next edition of Himalayan Bird Count will be on 11 May 2024
The Himalaya, the tallest mountain range in the world, has fascinated millions by its sheer might and beauty. The snow-capped mountains, the cold deserts, the lush green forests and grasslands, and the white waters of the rivers are home to several unique birds. Himalayan Bird Count is an initiative started by Bird Count India, Bird Conservation Nepal, and the Royal Society for Protection of Birds, Bhutan aimed at tracking bird populations across the Himalayan regions. This is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to conservation efforts and deepen your understanding of the diverse bird species found in this majestic mountain range.
Every year in May, the 2nd Saturday is dedicated to two popular birding events- the intercontinental Global Big Day and the Endemic Bird Day (EBD) in India. Many birders participate in such birding events by watching and counting birds and uploading their observations to eBird.org.
To coincide with the above two events was planned a Himalayan region-specific event called the Himalayan Bird Count (HBC). The aim of such an event is to celebrate the incredible bird diversity and bring attention to the threatened habitats of the Himalaya. The first edition of HBC was celebrated on 14 May 2022 and on this day birders from the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, and Bhutan came together to document the birds of the Himalaya.
Important:
Participating in a birding event can be fun, at times competitive in a friendly way. However, please do include sufficient rest and sleep in your schedules. Encourage your friends and colleagues to do the same.
Please upload all your lists by 20 May 2023
Counts will be more productive early in the morning, with birds generally becoming quiet and inactive during the middle of the day.
You could also upload as many counts as you can from a single site or from different sites.
If you are uploading your lists to eBird then the eBird mobile app is one of the easiest ways to upload your sightings.
Due to the steep elevation gradient in the Himalaya, we recommend counting birds at one spot (eBird protocol ‘Stationary’), and then moving to the next spot for your next list. This avoids mixing of species from different altitudes in the same list.
If you are new to eBird, then do have a look at the list of short videos on using various eBird features.
We are participating, are you?
Ladakh
Jammu & Kashmir
Himachal Pradesh
Uttarakhand
North Bengal
Sikkim
Arunachal Pradesh
Nepal
Bhutan
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Header Image: Wallcreeper Tichodroma muraria by Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok/ Macaulay Library
Too much excited and happy to to know about this event
Ladakh Birds Club/ Wildlife Conservation and Birds Club of Ladakh (WCBCL) members and Wildlife enthusiasts from the state UT Ladakh will participate in this First ever Himalayan Bird Count!
WCBCL members members have been contributing to the Checklist of Birds of Ladakh since its inception and will celebrate this day with much enthusiasm and excitement
And a record spotting of 104 species in a single day
FALCON (Fraternity for Avian Life Conservation) Kitam, Lakshya Organisation, and Kitam-Manpur Biodiversity Management Committee have participated in the event from Sikkim. List shall be compiled and uploaded later.