Port Blair, Feb 19: On 18th Feb 2023, Campus Bird Count 2023 is an international eventcoordinated by Andaman Avians Club (AAC) in Andaman & Nicobar Islands.Today morning, the Chief Secretary (A& N Admin) Mr.Keshav Chandraparticipated in the Campus Bird Count 2023 held at the Secretariat Campusand Chief Secretary’s Residence.
Mr.Keshav ChandraAlong with AAC members had recorded birds at the garden of hisresidence. A total of 16 bird species were recorded in this activityincluding 2 endemic species in both the campuses. Brown Shrike, a wintera visitor was also reported. The AAC members namely Mrs. Siwanart Mallik (Vice President) Mr. D Kishore Kumar (Co-Ordinator CBC), Mrs. PadummaGohainand Mr. Reuben Kurian Paul participated in this event. After the event Mr. Kishore gave an insight of the goals of club events conducted every year, which was also appreciated by the Chief Secretary.The event was concluded byMr. Reuben K Paul by a Vote Of Thanks and presenting the official Club Capand a bird booklet by the club to Chief Secretary. Chief SecretaryParticipation has elevated the event to new heights in theseislands.The Campus Bird Count is an event conducted by ‘Bird Count India’ acrossthe country during the 3rd weekend annually. AAC has continued to be a partof CBC for the last 6 years. This year special emphasis is given to thelocal participation and many campuses are planned under this event. AndamanAvians Club looks forward to the maximum participation for this event.
