Assam: Birdwatchers Greet Feathered Visitors at Deepor Beel in Guwahati

GUWAHATI: Twenty-nine nature lovers from all around India participated in a birdwatching event at Deepor Beel, where they recorded 68 different species of birds on Sunday. In collaboration with the Kamrup East Division of the Assam Forest Department, Aaranyak planned this event as part of its WeForNature campaign.

Deepor Beel, Assam’s only Ramsar Site, boasts a rich diversity of both local and migratory birds and has a recent record of more than 26 thousand birds from 96 different species. The winter season is an especially captivating time to witness the unique beauty of this wetland with its plethora of avian visitors.

“The event highlighted the vital role of community engagement in nature conservation and underscored the significance of educational efforts in fostering sustainable practices. Under the WeForNature programme, Aaranyak is spearheading such events to cultivate an interest group focused on birds and develop a long-term avian database of the region,” says Aaranyak through a press statement.

The event was guided by expert birders Udayan Borthakur, a senior scientist from Aaranyak; Prasanna Kalita; and Partha Pratim Das. Coordination of the event’s various aspects was managed by Pranab Goswami and Bhupen Sarma, a forester from the Kamrup East Division, who attended the event. Jimut Prasad Sarma, Finance Secretary of Aaranyak, also attended the event and encouraged the participants, stated a press release.

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