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Birds Replace Bells: Kids Explore Wildlife at Getalsud Dam
4 Oct
Summary
- Around 60 students participated in a bird-watching camp at Getalsud dam.
- The camp aimed to broaden conservation focus beyond large animals.
- Activities aimed to build a direct connection between children and nature.
The forest department initiated Wildlife Week with an engaging bird-watching camp at Getalsud dam. Approximately 60 students traded classroom bells for the calls of birds, exploring the reservoir alongside 25 volunteers and forest officials. Participants observed species like painted storks, little grebes, and little egrets.
This hands-on experience aimed to cultivate a deeper understanding of nature and the critical need for wetland protection. Chief conservator of forests (wildlife), S R Natesha, highlighted that such field-based activities forge a direct connection between children and the natural world, promoting ecological awareness.
The camp's objective, as stated by principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife) and chief wildlife warden Ravi Ranjan, was to broaden wildlife conservation perspectives. The initiative emphasized that protecting smaller species and their habitats is as crucial as conserving iconic animals like tigers and elephants, given increasing human-induced environmental threats.
