Campus Bird Count
Avian Allies, the Birders’ Club of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus organized the first ever Campus Bird Count on 19th Feb 2024. The Campus Bird Count (CBC) is a sub-event of the annual Great Backyard Bird Count, a global event held from 16-19th February 2024. CBC is a coordinated effort to document the birdlife on multiple campuses across India. According to GBBC the term ‘campus’ includes “campuses of educational and training institutions, government institutions, research stations, corporate campuses, etc”. Outside protected areas, campuses in India often contain surprisingly large amounts of important habitat for birds and other wildlife which requires essential documentation. The event was held in collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Days before the CBC event, student and faculty volunteers received virtual training from WWF on how to document bird sightings using the eBird App. The fun and insightful bird walk in CHRIST Lavasa campus commenced at