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All praise and Glory be to God!
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On November 27, 2020, Ganeshwar SV, myself (Angeline Mano), and Senthil Kumar S gave a presentation on the importance of bird watching and the need to take it to the students. It was organized by the District Institute for Education and Training (DIET), Salem. We thank Dr M Selvam, Principal, DIET, Salem and his associates for the opportunity and wonderful hospitality. We also extend our thanks to Franklin from ETV Bharat for the news coverage.
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On January 21, 2020, a new birding club was inaugurated at Panchayat Union Middle School, A.P. Vattam after the talk on introduction to birding and campus bird count was given by educators, and I (Angeline Mano) was one among them. Thanks to teacher C Santhosh Kumar for the opportunity and for organizing the session.
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On January 21, 2020, the students of Panchayat Union Middle School, Latchumayur were briefed about the importance of Campus Bird Count by bird educators and I (Angeline Mano) was one among them. Origami and a memory game with Early Bird flashcards were also played. “It’s just for one day; we don’t mind having lunch at all. We want to play more; let’s play more, Akka. When will you come back again?” These were some of the loud, collective voices from students which were proof of their enjoyment and fun. Thanks to headmaster Palanivel for hosting our team.
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On January 13, 2020, an lecture-cum-games session was conducted at Government Tribal Residential School, Kunnur, Karumandurai by bird educators, myself (Angeline Mano), Divya S, and Ganeshwar SV. The Pongal festival was also celebrated at the school premises. Students while enjoying the sweetness of Pongal were encouraged to watch birds that came to eat some of the spilled food. They enthusiastically identified Crows, Mynas, Babblers, and a couple of Peafowls. Thanks to Perumal Madhu Naveen and Kalaiselvan V for the support and opportunity towards the event.
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On January 10, 2020, an outreach program emphasizing the importance of learning birds and nature through games was conducted at Panchayat Union Primary School, Jambuthumalai by bird educators myself (Angeline Mano) and Ganeshwar SV. The session was supported by the school headmaster Kalaiselvan V. Early Bird educational materials were highly useful tools for activity-based teaching. After the games, children were taken for a bird walk and pocket guides were presented to them.
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6TH TAMIL BIRDERS' MEET 2019
It was organized with the help of Sri Adi Chunchanagiri Women’s College, Cumbum, Theni. With more than 100 participants from many parts of Tamil Nadu and neighboring states, the 6th Tamil Birders Meet was a great success. Three members from Salem Ornithological Foundation delivered their presentations. Myself (Angeline Mano), engaged children with several nature and bird education games which were greatly enjoyed by the participants. Ganeshwar SV, along with senior birder Dr. Badrinarayan gave a lecture on the basics of using eBird and best practices to submit a good checklist. Senthil Kumar S (Vasen Suli) presented his observations on the monitoring of the ‘Vulnerable’ White-naped Tit.
Outreach and Education: Testimonials
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