Hyderabad: The shikra, Indian peafowl, black drongo, green bee-eater, kingfisher and golden oriole were among the bird species spotted by 30 birdwatchers during a nature walk at Ghar-e-Mubarak in Nanakramguda on Sunday.
The participants also spotted an Asian koel, red-vented bulbul, red-wattled lapwing, Indian silverbill and grey francolin during the inaugural edition of the Wings & Wilderness nature walk initiative. The Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC) launched the initiative with a registration fee of Rs 200.
Experts guided participants through the birdwatching session, explaining how to identify different species by their physical characteristics and calls. Pocket field guides were provided to help them recognise the birds. Participants were also introduced to native and non-native plant species and their role in providing habitats for birds.
TGTDC managing director Kranthi Valluru said birds play an important role in maintaining ecological balance through seed dispersal and in sustaining natural ecosystems. She stressed the need to raise awareness about biodiversity conservation, warning that several bird species could be seen only in museums by future generations if conservation efforts were neglected.
The corporation will organise nature walks every Sunday to encourage public participation in birdwatching and promote nature-based tourism.
As part of World Heritage Week, TGTDC will organise a special birdwatching and heritage walk titled “Wings over Heritage” at the Qutb Shahi Tombs on November 22. The programme aims to familiarise participants with the city’s biodiversity as well as its historical and cultural heritage.
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