Things you can do with BNHS to help conservation
GREAT RANN OF KUTCH - A paradise for Birdwatcher
Dates: 4th–8th January, 2016
BNHS, a membership-driven organization, has been promoting the cause of nature conservation for more than 130 years since 1883. The Society's guiding principle has always been that conservation must be based on scientific principles. Today a number of BNHS scientists are engaged in several nature conservation projects across India.
BNHS nature walks and camps are all about the wildlife and here members share their appreciation for nature and wildlife. Here is a perfect opportunity to develop hobbies like nature photography and bird-watching in the company of like-minded people and share knowledge with experts. BNHS programmes are specially designed to let seniors as well as youngsters enjoy the pursuit of Nature appreciation. And moreover, your participation in these activities help BNHS to generate the much-needed funds for the conservation of India’s biodiversity.
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Explore the areas bordering the Great Rann of Kutch and other interesting places like Banni grassland, and Chhari-Dhand for birdwatching and observing fossils. Winter is the perfect time to watch a variety of migratory birds that come to these places in thousands.
It is also a good time to see Short-eared Owl, Greater Spotted Eagle, Tawny Eagle and Steppe Eagle, Chestnut-bellied Sandgrouse and Painted Sandgrouse, Grey Francolin and Black Francolin, Cream-coloured Courser and Indian Courser, Sykes’s Lark, Great Indian Bustard, Crab Plover, Greater Flamingo and Lesser Flamingo, Common Crane, Oystercatcher, Great Thick-knee, White-naped Tit, White-bellied Minivet, Rufous-fronted Prinia, buntings, Grey Hypocolius, Indian Nightjar, Savanna Nightjar, Sykes’s Nightjar, Graceful Prinia, Red-tailed Wheatear, and many more.Massive flocks of Common Cranes at Great Rann
Group leader: Mr.Asif Khan Local Expert : Mr.Jugal Tiwari
Charges: Rs. 20,900/- for members, and Rs. 22,100/- for others (ex Bhuj)
Charges Include: Transport from Bhuj railway station, local travel, entry fee, simple vegetarian meals and basic accommodation on twin-sharing basis).
Charges Include: Transport from Bhuj railway station, local travel, entry fee, simple vegetarian meals and basic accommodation on twin-sharing basis).
Reporting: Bhuj Station at 7:30 a.m. on Day One, drop at Bhuj Station at 01:30 p.m. on the last day. How to Reach:BDTS Bhuj Exp (19115) which leaves Bandra daily at 02:50 p.m. and reaches Bhuj at 07:25 a.m. next morning.
Return: BDTS AC S F Exp (22904) which leaves Bhuj on Monday at 03:05 p.m. and reaches Bandra Terminus at 04:55 a.m. next morning or Bhuj BDTS Exp (19116) leaves Bhuj at 10:15 p.m. and reaches Bandra next day at 01:55 p.m.
Return: BDTS AC S F Exp (22904) which leaves Bhuj on Monday at 03:05 p.m. and reaches Bandra Terminus at 04:55 a.m. next morning or Bhuj BDTS Exp (19116) leaves Bhuj at 10:15 p.m. and reaches Bandra next day at 01:55 p.m.
Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 22871202/22821811, Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail atbnhs.programmes@gmail.com.
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Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is an NGO working in the field of nature and wildlife conservation since 1883 and as a part of our educational activities and nature awareness campaign, we conduct various nature camps and wildlife safari camps across India like Kanah National Park, Lakshdweep Island, Dudhwa and many more and also at foreign destinations like Tanzania,Kenya, Malaysia, Bhutan, Madagascar. By participating in the camp with the BNHS you are supporting the BNHS and its cause for nature and wildlife conservation
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For details call : 022-22821811 email : bnhs.programmes@gmail.com
For more details on future camps and trails : www.bnhs.org
