‘Birds of Kinnaur’ Brochure Released, ‘Birds of Lahaul-Spiti’ Reprinted
Shimla, October 31: A brochure documenting the bird diversity of Kinnaur district was released by Preeti Bhandari, IFS, Conservator of Forests, Wildlife Circle, Shimla, on Saturday. The reprinted edition of Birds of Lahaul-Spiti was also presented on the occasion.
Prepared jointly by the Wildlife Divisions of Sarahan and Spiti, Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF), Royal Enfield and eBird, the publications document the region’s avian diversity and promote awareness about wildlife conservation. Birds of Kinnaur features 173 bird species, while Birds of Lahaul-Spiti covers 138 species.
The brochures also acknowledge the contributions of local birdwatchers and eBird contributors whose observations have helped document the region’s birdlife.
Speaking at the release, Bhandari stressed the importance of protecting natural habitats and involving local communities, students and young people in biodiversity conservation. She said such illustrated publications could serve as useful resources for students, researchers, teachers and nature enthusiasts.
Devinder Chauhan, HPFS, and Dr Ajay Bijoor of NCF and eBird were among those present.
Samagra Sikhsha
