About Salem Ornithological Foundation (SOF)

The Salem Ornithological Foundation (SOF) is a youth-led, registered, not-for-profit organization established in 2017 in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. Our goal is to contribute to the knowledge and conservation of Salem’s birdlife, environment, biodiversity, and climate change through education, research, and innovative solutions. We work in different habitats ranging from wetlands, forests, scrub jungles, farmlands to the mountains of Eastern Ghats. Education programs are closest to our hearts because we strongly believe that children are the seeds of hope for creating a sustainable and peaceful world. We also take focused measures to encourage the participation and leadership of women in conservation initiatives. In addition to promoting bird and nature conservation, our work also aspires to enhance and protect the livelihood options for the local, rural and tribal communities. DARTER is the quarterly e-magazine brought out by the Salem Ornithological Foundation that features important sightings, notable observations, and all the birding-related activities in Salem, Tamil Nadu. Click here to read the e-magazine or visit our website. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more updates.

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