Tourism and Wildlife Society of India

Three cheers to Sir David Attenborough from this Group. He attained 100 years on 9 May 26. Great achievement for this Nature Conservationist. He is an icon for all wildlife lovers. Read his books, listen to him through his videos and films. You get educated at no cost. He was felicitated on his birthday in London by about 5,000 persons reaching from all corners of the word. Prince William led the event. Britain's King Charles wrote a page in appreciation. Attached photo is of Sir David Attenborough speak,ming to Harsh Vardhan of TWSI at British Birdwatching Fair. Both had a good time discussing about Indian Birding Fair. "Jeevet sharadah shatam", the Indian tenet has been proved by him: live for 100 years (with purpose, mint it). Salutes to you Dave.

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Chandrakala Memorial Awards were given away by TWSI President, Anand Mishra at Hotel Wall Street. Pritika Rawat stole the show: her painting of "Jugnu", the insect not observed for decades, received top honour. She is a VIII class student at The Palace School. Celebrated Tiger film producer, S. Nalla Muthu joined the event to bless the winners. TWSI Volunteer, Govind Yadav coordinated with Mohita V. Tiwari giving a presentation on the deceased Volunteer (Chandrakala). The competitions for Quiz and Painting were held at 29th Indian Birding Fair (Feb 26), an annual event of commitment to wildlife conservation.

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It is now FINAL! Experts at Ranthambore Workshop on 15 April 26 finalized the Caracal Conservation Project. Dr. G.S. Bhardwaj, Director, Wildlife Institute of India, put his stamp: assess status of this most illusive wild cat and come up with its conservation proposals. He favoured it into two geographic landscapes: one across Ranthambore's greater landscape, and another across the Thar Desert. Financial allocation done. A specialised team also designated. Rajasthan Forest Department established Caracal families in a remote pocket of Jaisalmer district, using radio collar technique. Maybe 80-100 Caracals play hide and seek over ravines of the Chambal river, part of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Experts had cheering safari in this Tiger Reserve as though to celebrate this new milestone in India's concurrent conservation history. Three cheers to Caracal.

Look at this Banyan tree amidst Pink City. Why is it being featured in this post? Reason: such trees are the oldest residents of this city, set up in 1727. Many of them remain in their original shape and size. Each tree offers shelter to numerous citizens, shopkeepers, etc. It also is habitat for nearly 15 species of birds. It's fruit invites birds like Grey Hornbill, Yellow-footed Green Peigion, Barbets, etc. How many such trees have survived today across Pink City's landscape? Our team is shortly to walk into streets to enumerate them and establish facts about health of citizens. More birds at such trees should mean better health of citizens. Welcome to join hands together.

What is Durga Lal Verma doing in this video? Searching birds and capturing them in his long lens! He logged in 117 bird species during pre-summer Bird Count (22 March '26) and so he was the Top Birder of the season. He has uncanny bent for birdwatching and photography. The habitat he selected was Kanota landscape. It is his favourite place. No wonder why birds come up at his roll call. Seen in the photograph is Naveen Kumar Singh . He was Top Birder for 2025 Bird Count, recorded 106 species at Kanota itself. The place is same, species differ and so also total count. That is the mystery in Nature. Wish to explore? Come on.

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