Bio-diversity,Water,Climate Change,Environment Education,Pollution,Waste

The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is a component of the global International Waterbird Census (IWC), a citizen-science program dedicated to supporting the conservation and management of wetlands and waterbirds worldwide. WWF-India, Kerala State Office, in collaboration with the Kollam Birding Battalion, with the support of the Social Forestry Division of the Kerala Forest Department, has been coordinating the AWC in the Kollam District of Kerala since 2015. The involvement of volunteers, including bird identification experts, photographers, and other enthusiasts, has helped it turn into a successful Citizen Science initiative. It is especially impressive that many volunteers have progressed from budding birders to expert birders and even conservation enthusiasts.

10-01-2026

10-01-2026

Kollam District

Polachira Wetlands, Munroe Island, Chittumala Chira, Cheeloor Lake, Karali Marshes, Kandachira, Kappil – Pozhikkara, Umayanalloor, Neendakara & Shakthikulangara Harbours, Pavumba, Sasthamkotta Lake, Ashtamudi Belt, Vellanathuruthu, Azheekkal Beach, Pochappuram Wetlands

09 January 2026, Christujyothi Animation Centre, Kottiyam, Kollam

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Mobile phone with eBird App, notebook and pen, water bottle, light snacks, Cap/British Hat, Footwear suitable for wetland explor

Please contact Ambady S on 9633780662 for more information