Regional Museum of Natural History (RMNH), Bhopal inaugurated the Summer Nature Study Programme (May 18 to 31, 2017) on the occasion of International Museum Day on May 18, 2017.
In continuation of Summer Nature Study Programme, Bird Watching programme was organized on Friday at Bishankhedi village near Bhopal. Sangeeta Rajgir and Mohd Khalique from Bhopal Birds were the resource person of the programme.
During the programme, Sangeeta Rajgir and Mohd Khalique explained habitat, food and role of birds in ecosystem. During the birds watching, Rose Ringed Parakeet, Weaver Bird, Rufoors Tailed lark, Red Vented Bulbul, Blue Rock Pigeon, Crested lark, Indian Robin, laughing Dove, Sarus Crane, Indian Roller, White Breasted Kingfisher, Pied Buschat, Brahamani Myna, Black Drongo, Cattle Egrets, Common Wood Shrike, Paradise Flycatcher, Black Winged Stilt, Purple Heron, Pied Myna, Pheasant Tailed Jacana, Whistling Teal, River Tern, little Grieve, Spot Billed Duck, Pied Kingfisher, Bay Back Shrike, White Broad Fantail Flycatcher, Black Shouldered Kite, Whistling Duck, Magpie Robin, Grey Hornbill were identified and got the information regarding these birds by the participants.
The participants also got information about Sarus during the visit at Sarus Biodiversity Education Centre, BishanKhedi, Bhopal. Manik lal Gupta, Scientist-B was the Coordinator of the programme.