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Telangana Launches Weekly 'Wings and Wilderness' Birdwatching Walks

The programme aims to boost nature-based tourism by teaching residents bird identification and conservation skills through recurring guided Sunday walks.

Overview

  • The inaugural walk at Ghar-e-Mubarak in Nanakramguda drew about 30 participants on Sunday.
  • TGTDC says the weekly guided walks will run every Sunday to encourage public engagement with nature and raise awareness of biodiversity.
  • Participants and experts recorded common local species including shikra, Indian peafowl, black drongo, green bee-eater and kingfisher during the first outing.
  • Guides provided pocket field guides and taught visual and call-based identification while TGTDC managing director Kranthi Valluru highlighted birds’ roles in seed dispersal and ecosystem balance.
  • A heritage-linked event called 'Wings over Heritage' is planned at the Qutb Shahi Tombs for November 22, and interested people can register or get details by calling 80192-49292.