A Report on Basic Training on Ornithology for Undergraduates 2020
Submitted by
Bird Conservation Nepal
Pokhara Branch
Pokhara-15, Kaski Nepal
Email: [email protected]
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Acknowledgement:
We would like to extend our gratitude to Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN), Pokhara Bird
Society (PBS), National Trust for Nature Conservation-Annapurna Conservation Area Project
(NTNC-ACAP), Friends of Nature-Nepal (FoN) for their financial support.
We are grateful to Dr. Ram Prasad Sharma (Campus chief, Institute of Forestry, Pokhara
Campus, Pokhara), Mr. Krishna Bhusal (Vulture Conservation Program Officer, BCN), Mr.
Manshanta Ghimire (Renowned Photographer & President, PBS), Mr. Hemanta Dhakal
(Secretary, PBS), Mr. Amrit Sharma (Conservation Officer, DNPWC), Mr. Amrit Poudel
(Researcher, FAN), Mr. Prashant Ghimire (Bird Researcher), Mr. Abiral Neupane( MSc in Iof)
for their glorious presence without which the program wouldn’t have been accomplished
successfully.
We are also indebted by thorough support from College Administration for
every legal processes, Paudel Khaja ghar, Department store & IOF Cafeteria for
snacks and juice, Ms. Bhawana Prajuli, Mr. Roshan Chaudhary, Mr. Bibek Belbase
& Mr. Durgananda Yadav for their diligent work throughout event helping us as
volunteers. At last, we would like to thank all well -wishers.
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………………………...2
Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………3
Acronyms……………………………………………………………………………………….4
Abstract………………………………………………………………………………………....5
Background…………………………………………………………………………………......5
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………….6
Justification…………………………………………………………………………………….6
Objectives……………………………………………………………………………………....7
Methodology…………………………………………………………………………………....7
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………………………..12
Recommendation……………………………………………………………………………....12
Annex I………………………………………………………………………………………...13
Annex II………………………………………………………………………………………..15
Annex III………………………………………………………………………………………17
Annex IV………………………………………………………………………………………18
Annex V………………………………………………………………………………………..21
Annex VI……………………………………………………………………………………….22
Annex VII………………………………………………………………………………………23
Annex VIII……………………………………………………………………...........................40
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Acronyms
BCN Bird Conservation Nepal
DNPWC Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation
FAN Forest Action Nepal
FON Friends of Nature
PBS Pokhara Bird Society
IoF Institute of Forestry
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Abstract:
Bird Conservation Nepal, Pokhara Branch, has successfully organized 3 days training
“Basic Training on Ornithology for Undergraduates 2020” from 30th January to February 1, aiming
for undergraduates for bird conservation in Nepal. The main objective of this training was to make
them familiar with the common techniques and practices used in bird research and their
identification. Event consisted theory session and assignments to participant along with field
practice and visit. Various presentations were included namely; Bird Census Techniques and Bird
Survey Method, Bird Identification and Photography, Law and Policy, Bird Migration, Monitoring
and Telemetry, Raptor Monitoring with respect to Vulture, Looking Back to Avian Research in
Nepal, Use of GIS and Wetland Birds and their Habitat. Trainees were provided with necessary
paper, posters and booklets for further information. Finally, event was wrapped up with
distribution of certificates to trainer, trainee and volunteers along with token of love to trainers
from different organizations.
Background:
Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN), Pokhara Branch is a branch of Bird conservation
Nepal, a leading organization working for bird conservation and research activities in Nepal. Till
date, BCN, Pokhara Branch has been conducting various programs and activities related to Bird
conservation in and around Pokhara Valley. It is a voluntary base, non-profit organization led by
students of Institute of Forestry, Pokhara. The program that is being carried out by this organization
seems justifiable in the sense that it will impart knowledge and understanding to various youths
and students of Forestry campus and other institutions.
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Introduction:
Bird biodiversity is one of the major components of biodiversity and Nepal harbors around 887
species of bird and many at the verge of extinction due to illegal hunting and trading. It can be
argued that bird watching is a part of the ecotourism that will ultimately help in enhancing the
economy and in conserving the biodiversity as well.
Though Lake Cluster of Pokhara valley is listed as RAMSAR site but basic
ornithological knowledge is found to be lacking among the youth and students. Youth of this valley
have been involving in bird watching and also formed the bird watching club and groups but they
lack the proper birding techniques. In this scenario, with the aim to develop the skills of bird
identification and their research among those youths of Pokhara valley BCN Pokhara branch
planned to conduct the Basic Training on Ornithology for Undergraduates, 2020. Thus, this
program is primarily targeted to the undergraduates of Pokhara who are really deserving and
interested for working on bird conservation.
Justification:
As ornithology is major component of forest and wildlife science, young student’s keen
interest on bird watching and identification. As a result, they have been participating in the various
bird watching program conducted by themselves and BCN but, they are facing the awful situation
i.e. the problem of proper identification. Even a mere introduction regarding this has not been
included in the curricula of the University. It seemed reasonable in the sense that it would be
successful to be a means to motivate the young who have been working and interested to work in
the sector of bird conservation through the development of birding skills.
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Objectives:
The main objective of the training was to make the youth and students familiar to the
common techniques and practice used in bird identification and research. Furthermore, it aimed to
1. Develop the bird identification and research skills among the youth.
2. Encourage young students on the sector of bird conservation.
3. Impart the knowledge on the global scenario of bird conservation.
4. Methodology/ Brief day wise activities:
The training was scheduled for three days including theory session, field practice and closing
session. Moreover, the training program can be best described in the following way.
Day 1
Inauguration
The 3 days “Basic Training on Ornithology for Undergraduates 2020” was formally
inaugurated at the conference hall of Dean Office, IOF Pokhara on the chairmanship of Ms.
Rakshya Thakuri (Coordinator of BCN, Pokhara Branch) with the chief guest Mr. Mahendra Singh
Thapa (Assistant Dean of IOF) by watering a plant. Similarly, Mr.Krishna Bhusal of BCN (Vulture
Conservation Program Officer), Mr. Manshanta Ghimire (Chairman of Pokhara Bird Society), Mr.
Amrit Sharma (Conservation Officer, NTNC-ACAP), Mr. Hemanta Dhakal (Secretary of Pokhara
Bird Society) and Mr. Prashant Ghimire (Researcher on Asian Woolly Neck) were the guest of the
opening ceremony. There were altogether 30 participants from different institutes and each
participant was given with a name of bird. The program was conducted by Ms. Ambika Regmi
and the welcome speech was delivered by Mr. Milan Baral.
1) Presentation
a) Introduction to BCN Pokhara Branch
This presentation mainly focused on the general introduction of BCN Pokhara Branch and
their activities to the participants was presented by Mr. Milan Baral, Vice co-ordinator of
BCN Pokhara Branch. Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN), Pokhara Branch is a branch of
Bird conservation Nepal, a leading organization working for bird conservation and research
activities in Nepal. Till date, BCN, Pokhara Branch has been conducting various programs
and activities related to Bird conservation in and around Pokhara Valley. It is a voluntary
base, non-profit organization led by students of Institute of Forestry, Pokhara.
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b) Bird Identification Technique
The presentation on the Bird identification technique was given by Mr. Manshanta
Ghimire, Chairman of Pokhara Bird Society. He gave the knowledge about the birds and
their characteristics and their identification by their shape, size, color pattern, beak, wing,
tail, legs, behavior, habitat and various features.
c) Law and Policy of PAs of Nepal
In order to make the participant familiar with the “Law and Policies related to Pas” was
presented by Mr. Amrit Sharma, Conservation Officer, NTNC-ACAP Liaison office.
d) Bird Survey Method
Mr. Krishna Bhusal of BCN, Vulture Conservation Program Officer presented on the
various bird census technique. The presentation was mainly focused the importance of bird
census, time for bird census, things to be considered before a bird survey, way of compiling
the list of species, different ways of bird survey methods and their advantages and
disadvantages with data sheet preparation and analysis.
e) Raptor Monitoring with respect to Vulture
Mr. Hemanta Dhakal shared his experience on recently done Raptor monitoring at Thula
Kharka, Lumle, Kaski. He also presented on vultures’ status, identified threats, distribution
in Nepal along with its identification techniques.
2) Orientation to Assignment
The participants were divided into three different groups with two group leaders and each
group was given a task with a different objective related to the birding of the next morning.
Mr. Prashant Ghimire gave the brief description to the participants about their topic,
objective and their groups and also about what they should present on their assignment.
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Day 2
a. Bird Watching
The program was conducted to generate data for the further training process. The
participants were divided into three groups and were given different objectives. We had
Mr. Krishna Bhusal, Mr. Manshanta Ghimire and Mr. Prashant Ghimire as the resource
persons. There were altogether 40 participants including trainee, resource person,
volunteers and organizers. Altogether 35 species were recorded. With the silence and ethics
of conservationist, we finished the bird watching program.
b. Presentation by resource person
i. Bird Migration and Telemetry
The presentation mainly focused on the migration pattern and use of satellite to
determine migration of birds. The presentation was delivered by Vulture
conservation officer of BCN Mr. Krishna Bhusal.
ii. Use of GIS
The presentation focused on the basic concepts of GIS and its uses in bird research
and monitoring. The presentation was facilitated by Mr. Abiral Neupane.
iii. Looking Back to Avian Research in Nepal
The presentation mainly focused on history, status and difficulties of Avian
research in Nepal. The presentation was delivered by Mr. Prashant Ghimire.
iv. Photography techniques
The presentation was focused on the general techniques which are used while
taking photographs. The presentation was delivered by Mr. Manshanta Ghimire.
c. Presentation by trainee
The data collected during the bird watching were analyzed with the help of respected team
leaders. Different objectives were given to different groups. Each group was given 1-hour
time for data entry, analysis and preparation for presentation. Trainee from all three groups
presented their presentation. Special prizes were given to the winners.
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Day 3
1) Presentation by Resource Person
i. Wetland Birds and It's Habitat
Mr. Amrit Poudel (Research Officer) presented on the “status of Wetland Birds and its
habitat. He shared his knowledge about the present status of wetlands and wetland birds in
Nepal and extend its importance by further saying that we must preserve the wetland
ecosystem to ensure people and nature thrive.
2) Field Practice
To build connections between theoretical knowledge and real-ground scenarios
participants were taken to field practice (Pame). We took the college bus to visit the field
along with necessary birding stuff like Telescope, Binoculars, Bird Book, Camera. Bird
specialist Manshant Ghimire and senior Amrit Poudel, Prashant Ghimire guided
participants to identify water birds of Pame. Greylag Goose, Black-crowned Night Heron,
Little Plover, Black Stork, Grey Heron, Ruddy Shelduck, Gadwall, Mallard which was the
major bird species that were observed. All together 40 species of wetland birds were
identified. From there, we returned back to College after having a good sighting of wetland
birds.
3) Science Communication Workshop
Returning from the field, Science Communication Workshop was conducted which was
facilitated by Mr. Prashant Ghimire(Avian Researcher). A varied scientific paper relevant
to ornithology was provided to 6 teams of 5 members with their own unique team name to
be called by and was allotted 45 minutes time to go over the paper and to present the act,
comedy poetry, song, news and a love letter.
In that short time period, each team performed excellently, revealing bitter truth about how
our local community perceives wildlife as well as their sentiments through creating an
atmosphere of fun and entertainment. It was beautiful synchronicity of awareness and
entertainment.
Mr. Amrit Poudel was given the position to evaluate the winning team. Thereon observing
everyone's performance, he announced the winner, Singing Team Name -Bunting who was
successful to bring a smile in everyone's faces, built-up energy by entertaining everyone.
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• Wrap up and Closing
In the closing session Chief guest, Dr. Ram Prasad Sharma gave his speech, speaking about
how training will be worthwhile in the conservation of birds and its habitat by giving youth
the opportunity to participate energetically and further assured to support training related
to forest and wildlife in coming days. Thereafter, he, the special guest Manshant Ghimire
spoke on, how the overall training was and what can be done for betterment in the near
future to make it more productive.
At the end BCN, Pokhara Branch coordinator Rakhshya Thakuri gave the ending speech
thanking Chief guest, Special Guest, Guest, all the volunteers, participants, and helping
hands for their valuable time and support to make 3 days training successful and hoping
that the training was success to meet its objective by providing theoretical as well as
practical knowledge through active participation of enthusiastic participants.
Letter of Appreciation was provided to the Institute of Forestry, Pokhara Campus, Pokhara,
Pokhara Bird Society, and Friends of Nature for supporting financially and technically to
make the training successful.
The certificate was distributed to the trainer volunteer, and all helping hands.
Furthermore, Token If love was given to Trainers Manshant Ghimire, Hemanta Dhakal,
Krishna Bhusal, Prashant Ghimire expressing sincere gratitude for their continual love,
support and guidance throughout the training. Finally, at last, group photos were taken to
keep all our training memories alive in the photograph.
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Conclusion:
With this, end of the event was announced making conclusion to successful
accomplishment by providing basic theory and field ideas to all trainees hoping to continue such
programs time and again coming with additional new innovative events.
Recommendation:
The training should fill the theoretical knowledge and research skill gap by making it more
practical based learning in near future. Similarly engaging and motivating the trainees
encompassing presentation with case studies/discussion of the real-life scenarios for more
effectiveness.
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Annexes:
Annex I
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
DAY 1 (Thrusday- 16th Magh)
S.N. TIME SUBJECT RESOURCE PERSON
1. 10:00 -10:30 Introduction and Welcome
(BCN- Pokhara branch)
Milan Baral
2. 10:30 –11:30 Birds Identification Techniques and
Ethics of Bird Watching
Manshant Ghimire
3. 11:30 –12:30 Law & Policy Amrit Sharma
4. 12:30 – 1:40 Bird Census Technique / Bird Survey
Method
Krishna Bhusal
5. 1:40 – 2:00 Tea Break
6.
7.
2:00 – 3:00
3:30-4:30
Raptor Monitoring with respect to Vulture
Tiffin Break
Hemanta Dhakal
8. 4:30 – 4:45 Assignment to participation Prashant Ghimire
DAY 2 (Friday- 17th Magh)
S.N. TIME SUBJECT RESOURCE PERSON
1. 7:00-9:00 Field: Forest birds watching and Bird
trail routing
Manshanta Ghimire
2. 10:00-11:00 Assignment Presentation (ORAL)
3. 11:00-12:00 Bird Migration and Telemetry Krishna Bhusal
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4.
5.
6.
12:00-1:00
1:00-2:00
2:00-2:30
Use of GIS
Looking Back to Avian Research in
Nepal
Break
Abiral Neupane
Prashant Ghimire
7. 2:30 – 3:30 Photography techniques Manshanta Ghimire
8.
9.
3:30 – 4:30
4:30- 5:00
Presentation preparation by participants
Presentation by participants
DAY 3 (Saturday-18th Magh)
Program Host: Ms. Ambika Regmi and Sujata Shrestha
S.N. TIME SUBJECT RESOURCE PERSON
1. 8:00 – 9:30 Wetland Birds and their Habitat Amrit Poudel
2. 9:30-11:00 Break
3. 11:00 - 2:00 Wetland Bird (Field) Manshanta Ghimire
4, 2:00-2:30 Break
5.
6.
2:30-4:30
4:30-5:30
Science Communication Workshop
Closing and farewell
Prashant Ghimire
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Annex II
Participants name with their authorized bird species name
S.N. Participants Species
1 Aman Sunar Asian Woollyneck
2 Anu Rana Magar Bengal Florican
3 Ashish Ghimire Cheer Pheasant
4 Binita Timilsina Great Hornbill
5 Bishnu Gurung Sarus Crane
6 Dinesh Bhushal White Stork
7 Dipa Gurung Lesser Florican
8 Dristi Chand Black Stork
9 Jagriti Giri Himalayan Monal
10 Karuna Poudel Long-tailed Duck
11 Madhav Dhital Common Pochard
12 Mohan Buchha Magar Black-necked Crane
13 Nitu Adhikari Great Slaty Woodpecker
14 Roshani Thing Tamang Lesser Adjustant
15 Sabal Sharma Yellow Breasted Bunting
16 Sabita Bhandari Finn’s Weaver
17 Sandhya Poudel Greater Adjustant
18 Sangam Shrestha Baer’s Pochard
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19 Sashi Aryal Swamp Francolin
20 Sarika Lamichhane Red Headed Vulture
21 Shanti Bharati Slender Billed Vulture
22 Sudarshan Parajuli Wood Snipe
23 Suman Poudel White-rumped Vulture
24 Sushmita Baniya Kashmir Flycatcher
25 Tirtha Kafle Grey-crowned Prinia
26 Yasmin Chaudhary Spiny Babbler
27 Kshitiz Pathak White – throated Bushchat
28 Orchid Rosy Puri Saker Falcon
29 Sushmita Poudel Pallas’s Fish Eagle
30 Asmita Poudel Black –bellied Tern
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Annex III
Posters & Notices
“Birds don’t love your ringtone
So, better keep it in
SILENCE”
Welcome
to
the world
of the
“BiRDS.”
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Annex IV
Bird Checklist of IoF 2nd day Training
Date 31st Jan 31st Jan 31st Jan 31st Jan 31st Jan 31st Jan
Time (Start-End) 7:45-8:00 AM 8:00 - 8:15 AM 8:15-8:30 AM 8:30-8:40 AM 8:40-8:48 AM 8:48-9:05 AM
Location Banpale Banpale Banpale Banpale Banpale Banpale
Weather Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear
Habitat Open, edge forest Open, edge Forest Open, edge ForestOpen, edge ForestOpen, edge ForestOpen, edge Forest
Threats ? ? ? ? ? ?
Observers Bunting Group Bunting Group Bunting Group Bunting Group Bunting Group Bunting Group
MacKinnon List No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
New Species SN Bird Name Occurance
1 Large-billed Crow 4 1
2 Rock Pigeon 17 1
3 Black Kite 5 1 2 1 4
4 Rose-ringed Parakeet 18 1 4 3
5 Great Cormonant 1 15 2
6 Common Hoopoe 1 1
7 Grey-backed Shrike 1 1 2
8 Blue Whistiling Thrush 2 1
9 Commom tailor bird 1 1 1 3
10 Grey headed canary flycatcher 1 1 2
10 0
11 Hume's leaf warbler 2 1
12 Black-lored Tit 1 3 1 3
13 Greenish warbler 2 1 2
14 Great tit 1 2 1 1 1 5
15 Red billed blue magpie 1 1
16 Oriental white eye 1 1
17 Grey headed woodpecker 1 2 2
18 Tiaga flycatcher 1 1 2
8
19 Red vented bulbul 2 1 2
20 Yellow bellied fantail 1 1
21 Himalayan bulbul 2 10 3 3 4
3
22 Oriental magpie robin 1 3 2 3
23 White rumped munia 7 1
24 Long tailed minivet 2 1
25 Scarlet minivet 2 1
26 Lesser Racket tailed drongo 1 1
27 Chestnut bellied nuthatch 1 1
28 Grey treepie 2 1
7
29 Green Billed Malkoha 1 1
30 Grey hooded warbler 1 1
31 Black drongo 1 1
3
32 Asain Barred owlet 1 1
33 Chestnut tailed starling 2 1
34 White throated kingfisher 1 1
35 Egyptian vulture 2 1
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SN Spps Abundance
1 Cinerous tit 5
2 Black kite 4
3 Himalayan bulbul 4
4
Rose ringed
parakeet 3
5 Black lored tit 3
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Annex V
Attendance sheet
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ANNEX VI
News
https://www.mardinews.com/2020/02/2148/
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ANNEX VII
Photo Plates
DAY 1
The chief guest Mr. Mahendra Singh Thapa (Assistant Dean of IOF) watering a plant.
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Trainee all ready for the theory Session
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Presentation on Bird Identification Techniques
-Mr. Manshanta Ghimire (Founder President PBS)
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Presentation on Law and Policy of PAs of Nepal
-Mr. Amrit Sharma (Conservation Officer, NTNC-ACAP)
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Presentation on Bird Survey Method
-Mr. Krishna Prasad Bhusal (Vulture Conservation Program Officer)
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DAY 2
Bird watching session
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Assignment Presentation by Trainee
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Presentation on Looking Back to Avian Research in Nepal
-Mr. Prashant Ghimire (Avian Researcher)
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Group Disscussion For the Presentation
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Presentation by Trainee
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Winning team Evaluation time
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DAY 3
Presentation on Wetland Birds and its habitat.
-Mr. Amrit Poudel (Research Officer-Forest Action Nepal)
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A group photo taken at Pame, Lakeside
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Preparation Phase of Science Communication Workshop
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Winner team of Science Communication Workshop
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Certificate of Appreciation to Trainers
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Closing ceremony group photo
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Annex VIII
Organizer Team