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Bird Count India is an informal partnership of organizations and groups working together to increase our collective knowledge about bird populations.
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New research shows that more than half of Earth's migratory bird species are declining. But while many migratory bird species are declining, advances in satellite tracking, AI, genetics, long-term monitoring, and citizen science are transforming our ability to understand these declines and conserve birds across their full annual cycles. The science is also clear: conservation works when we identify threats early, incorporate policies and partnerships across borders, and take action before species become endangered.Read the paper in Nature Reviews Biodiversity at the link in bio. @theearthcommons @smithsonianzoo by @birdcountindia
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The energy was palpable at Kowdiar Palace, Thiruvananthapuram, on 15th July as the second edition of the Kerala Bird Atlas was launched.The atlas was formally launched by Kerala's Forest Minister, Shibu Baby John, in the presence of officials from the Forest Department, @wwfindia, and various NGOs. Birdwatchers and representatives from birdwatching collectives across the state also came together for the occasion.Photo Credit: Reji Chandran#KeralaBirdAtlas #WWFIndia #ForestDeptKerala by @birdcountindia
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🛰️ Tagged Whimbrel Alert – Ghoghla, DiuA satellite-tagged Whimbrel named “Mat” is currently near Ghoghla, Diu (20.745° N, 71.000° E).#Mat (#C9) was tagged on Europa Island (southern Mozambique Channel) in September 2025. It wintered there before migrating north through Somaliland, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan to its breeding grounds in central Russia. It is now on its southward migration and has reached Diu, India.If you’re birding around Ghoghla, Diu, keep an eye out for this incredible long-distance traveller. If spotted, please observe from a safe distance and avoid disturbing the bird.Happy birding! 🐦 #europaisland #wintermigration #shorebirds by @birdcountindia
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Kerala Bird Atlas 2.0 is here, and we’re ready to make history once again.We’re now inviting registrations from new volunteers who were not part of the first edition of the Kerala Bird Atlas (2015-2020).If you’re a birdwatcher and would like to contribute to one of the world’s largest citizen science initiatives, scan the QR code and register using the form. You’ll find all the information and next steps there.Join us in documenting Kerala’s birds, one observation at a time. You can find the registration link in our bio as well. Photo Credit: Aadithyan S., Lathish R Nath by @birdcountindia
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​While it might not have the highest headcount, Kerala accomplished a world-class feat by creating the Kerala Bird Atlas (KBA). It is Asia's largest bird atlas conducted entirely by citizen scientists, systematically mapping bird distribution across the entire state over multiple years and seasons. Very few regions globally have achieved this level of granular, grid-by-grid coverage.Conducted between 2015 and 2020, the KBA is recognized as Asia's largest scientific bird atlas. Instead of birders just visiting popular hotspots, the entire state was carved into a rigid grid system (6.6 km*6.6 km cells, further divided into sub-cells). Volunteers systematically surveyed these grids twice a year across both the wet and dry seasons. The survey achieved over 95% geographic coverage across the state during the dry season and over 80% during the wet season. Covering everything from coastal wetlands to the dense, rugged terrain of the Western Ghats with such uniformity is a feat very few places globally have ever replicated over an entire state or province.Over 1,000 volunteer birders generated nearly 300,000 reliable, structured records of 361 species. By logging this data via eBird using a uniform sampling protocol, they created a flawless, bias-free ecological baseline that scientists worldwide now use as a gold standard for studying distribution, climate change impacts, and habitat shifts.Guess which 2.0 is brewing right now? by @birdcountindia
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These 6 stunning photos, each with the highest community rating on eBird/Macaulay from India last month, showcase the incredible diversity of India’s birds.Only one photo per observer is featured in this collage, and a new one is loaded every 15 minutes on eBird-India.Explore the eBird-India website for more photos, rare sightings, and updates tailored for the birding community in India!Congratulations to Ranjeet Singh, Jainam Bhavsar, Robert Hutchinson, Prashant Sharma, Sambeet Puhan, Rohit DwivediFrom top-left to bottom-right – Indian Courser, Asian Barn Owl, Tickell’s Leaf Warbler, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Scaly-breasted Munia, Small Pratincole by @birdcountindia
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A flash of orange, purple, and electric blue, the Black-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher is one of India’s most striking birds. But beyond its beauty lies a remarkable journey.During the monsoon, these tiny kingfishers are seen nesting and feeding their young in Goa, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. As winter approaches, many move south along the Western Ghats, while another population leaves Northeast India for Southeast Asia.Flying low and fast helps them navigate forests—but it also makes them especially vulnerable to one of the most invisible human-made threats: glass. Windows that reflect the sky or surrounding vegetation can appear like open habitat, leading to fatal collisions.The graph highlights monthly documented collisions of the kingfisher alongside another well-known migrant, the Indian Pitta. This information may represent only a small fraction of the birds that did not survive their journey.Bird-friendly glass, window films, patterns, and external screens can make glass visible to birds and significantly reduce collisions. As migrants connect forests, coastlines, and countries, small changes to our buildings can help make their journeys safer.We are now a step closer to this, as many stakeholders came together recently to work towards a solution for this growing conservation threat in India. by @birdcountindia
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Pelagic sightings continue to excite birdwatchers from Kasaragod in the north of the state to Thiruvananthapuram in the south, as seawatchers take advantage of a season that favours offshore bird sightings. Here are a few standout records from the past week.If you're seawatching, please make 30-minute stationary eBird checklists and share them with the eBird username ‘seawatchindia’.@indian_seabird_group@birdcountindiaFor more details, visit the link in our bio.Photo credits: @aadhi_ten @nishadeshaal @faisalfasaludeenfs @bullfinch_the_bird_nerd by @birdcountindia
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The past week has been thrilling for birdwatchers along the Kerala coast. Strong southwest monsoon winds have brought several pelagic rarities closer to shore, and one hotspot in particular—Azheekkal Pulimuttu in Kollam—is making headlines in the birding community and beyond.Azheekkal Pulimuttu has produced Kerala's latest addition to its bird list: a Sooty Shearwater, recorded by Alen Alex and Faisal Fasaludheen. This represents only the third record of the species for India.Earlier this week, an Arctic Tern recorded by Aadhithyan S. and Faisal Fasaludheen became just the third record for Kerala. A South Polar Skua, also recorded by Aadhithyan and Faisal, was a first for Kollam, the third record for Kerala, and only the sixth record for India.All of this highlights what an excellent time it is to observe pelagic birds and contribute to our understanding of bird movements in the Indian Ocean during the southwest monsoon.If you're seawatching, make 30-minute stationary eBird checklists and share them with the eBird username ‘seawatchindia’. @indian_seabird_group@birdcountindiaFor more details, visit the link in our bio.@i.am_alen@faisalfasaludeenfs@aadhi_ten#Pelagic #KeralaBirdMonitoring by @birdcountindia
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The Kerala Bird Monitoring Meet 2026 brought together the people behind one of India's most ambitious citizen-science efforts, and the conversations that could shape its future.A few moments from the Kerala Bird Monitoring Meet 2026, where participants gathered to share knowledge, strengthen connections, and imagine what comes next.Photos: Reji Chandran by @birdcountindia
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What started as a conversation among a group of young Kinnauris became the first Kinnaur Bird Festival, a three-day celebration of birds, culture, community, and the landscapes that shape life in the high Himalaya.With bird walks, art installations, local performances, workshops, and activities for children, the festival brought together more than 250 participants around a shared vision: to build appreciation for Kinnaur’s natural heritage and inspire the next generation of conservation stewards.Read Kinnaur Bird Festival: A Fledgling Hope by Ajay Bijoor. by @birdcountindia
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Have you wanted your photos to be used for education, science and conservation?Soon, eBird media contributors will be able to choose a Creative Commons license for their photos and recordings.Just like Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons licenses can help make your media available for learning, research, conservation, and outreach - according to the copyright you choose.📅 Coming 24 JuneStay tuned for more details. by @birdcountindia
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