Tokhü Emong Bird Count (4- 7 Nov 2023)
Preliminary Report
See Final Results here!
Congratulations to everyone involved in the very successful Tokhü Emong Bird Count!
Everyday, at least 18 birdwatchers from Nagaland came together for the 4 days (34 birdwatchers on Day 3!), and documented 220 species in 333 checklists! Participants represented 11 districts.
Among the species reported were the following classed as of High Priority in the SoIB 2023 report: Naga Wren-Babbler, Olive-backed Pipit, Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher, Blyth’s Tragopan, Blue Rock-Thrush, Eurasian Kestrel, Plumbeous Redstart, Dark-rumped Swift.
Thanks to all birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts from across the state who made this event a success. A special shout out to all the TEBC district coordinators and educators who planned, organized, and conducted various birding activities in their respective regions. Thank you to all those who conduct public bird walks and introduce new people to the wonders of birds and nature!
Photo Credits (Clockwise from top left): Onen Jungshi, Mao Toshi, T. Manlen, Fathima Husain, Telamerem I Jamir, Khrivotsolie Henry, Changnungla, Telamerem I Jamir, and Lansothung Lotha.
Table 1: Total number of lists uploaded from districts
| Region | Day1 | Day2 | Day3 | Day4 | All Days |
| Mokokchung | 5 | 13 | 57 | 0 | 75 |
| Dimapur | 1 | 3 | 3 | 65 | 72 |
| Tuensang | 3 | 39 | 6 | 3 | 51 |
| Wokha | 21 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 37 |
| Kiphire | 7 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 28 |
| Kohima | 5 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 19 |
| Zunheboto | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| Mon | 0 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 15 |
| Phek | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 10 |
| Longleng | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Peren | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Table 2: Total number of species reported from districts
| Region | Day1 | Day2 | Day3 | Day4 | All Days |
| Mon | 0 | 66 | 88 | 23 | 124 |
| Kiphire | 43 | 33 | 64 | 3 | 88 |
| Kohima | 30 | 0 | 46 | 19 | 73 |
| Dimapur | 1 | 6 | 19 | 54 | 57 |
| Mokokchung | 15 | 28 | 25 | 0 | 48 |
| Tuensang | 1 | 31 | 6 | 10 | 40 |
| Wokha | 24 | 10 | 22 | 0 | 40 |
| Phek | 9 | 0 | 21 | 26 | 37 |
| Longleng | 11 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 30 |
| Zunheboto | 1 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 23 |
| Peren | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
Note: This is a preliminary summary; the final numbers may vary.
Congratulations to all the participants listed below for uploading their lists to eBird! Thank you to everyone for interacting with the public and students, organizing bird walks and talks, and promoting the joy of birdwatching!
Amarjeet Kaur, Apele Rume, Awietshurho Kajiri, Bhaskar Bora, Chang Nungla, Chen Odyuo, Chitsiarho Po, Fathima Husain, Henry Mohn Megu, Igum Hau, Imrongkumba Aier, Imti Walling, Jonas Yim, K Rotoli Sumi, Kesotsheu Doulo, Khrievotsolie Henry Liezietsu, Kiithochu Poji, Lansothung Lotha, Lericha Yimchunger, Lesemew. M, Leya Mong, Liavirhii Movi, Lipokinla Pongen, Longshak Phom, Longshibemo Shitio, Manash Pratim, Matsung Longkumer, Miihiejirho Kajiri, Nekshi Aier, Nilutpal Mahanta, Noto Kulnu, Onenjungshi Ao, Peki Diwi, Praveen J, Repamongba Jamir, Reshma Rai, Risthong Yimchunger, Sashi Ao, Shekhumcha Y, Suman W M Sivachar, Sungdienla Pongen, T. Alemba Yimkhiung, Tekameren Jamir, Tekhe Chirhah, Tovi Chish, Vivek Menon, Zubemo A Ezung.
TEBC in News!
Nagaland Tribune
Morung Express
Nagaland Post
This second edition of Tokhü Emong Bird Count (TEBC) was in collaboration with the Wokha Forest Division and the Divisional Management Unit, Nagaland Forest Management Project (NFMP), Wokha district, and Bird Count India along with the Department of School Education Nagaland, Foundation for Ecological Security (FES), and Eco Warriors Nagaland, Practicing Food Sovereignty research team from the University of Melbourne, Stockholm University, and North Eastern Social Research Centre.
Header Image: Eurasian Kestrel (Common Kestrel) Falco tinnunculus by Mukesh Mishra/ Macaulay Library
