WWF People4Planet

WWF-India’s Annual Vulture Count 2023

Theme/ Environment Issue

Bio-diversity,Environment Education

Project Description

Calling all nature enthusiasts, citizen birders, ornithologists, photographers, and field guides! Be a vital part of WWF India's citizen science initiative as we embark on our third Vulture Count across India, commencing on International Vulture Awareness Day. Equip yourself with binoculars, cameras, and your passion for conservation as we document vulture presence in various locations. Your observations will contribute to our understanding of vulture populations, their distribution, and behaviours, helping to safeguard these endangered species. Join us in being the extra eyes needed for the long-term monitoring of India's vultures. Your commitment makes a real difference!

Project Start Date

01-09-2023

Project End Date:

30-09-2023

Project Location

Pan-India (All States and UTs in India)

Project Site Address

Pan-India (All States and UTs in India)

Date & Venue of orientation

Online Mode, 01 September 2023, 02 September 2023

Volunteer Task

To observe, record and share vulture presence, their numbers and species via submitting e-Bird checklists.

Time Required per Week

6 hrs

0 mins

Skill Required

Identification of 9 species of vultures found in India.

Minimum Age requirement

Items volunteers needs to carry

Binoculars, Bird Guide, Camera

Additional Information

Orientation is mandatory to attend. The details will be emailed to the registered volunteers.

Last Date to Register: 31-Aug-2023

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