Projects
Asian Wetland birds Census
Delhi Bird Atlas
Great Backyard Bird Count
Big Bird Day
The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is an international program dedicated to monitoring the status of waterbirds and their wetland habitats. It is a part of the International Waterbird Census (IWC) and aims to: Enhance public awareness about wetland and waterbird conservation.
• Collect crucial data to protect waterbird populations and their habitats. Annual Event: Conducted every January with volunteers from across India participating in waterbird counts at various wetland sites.
Coordinated by: Wetlands International
Join the Global Effort to Conserve Waterbirds and Wetlands!
Citizen science projects, like the Delhi Bird Atlas, are vital because they allow ALL people to contribute observations and contribute.
A typical bird atlas project collates data on bird presence or abundance with mapping of this information over a significant geographical region over a well-defined period of time.
hey often involve a large numbers of volunteers to cover a wide geographic area and the methods used are standardised so that the studies can be continued in the future and the results remain comparable. This exercise helps us:
Pinpointing Key Habitats: Mapping bird locations helps us find important areas they use for food, breeding, and rest, which is essential for conservation.
Detecting Environmental Shifts: Changes in bird life can be early warnings for problems like habitat loss, pollution, or climate change.
Fostering Community Involvement: These projects get people excited about local nature, encouraging more participation in conservation.
