Campus Bird Walk at Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
- Dehradun
- 10 May, 2026
- Yadnesh Sanjay Bhuyarkar
Highlights from the Event
The Campus Bird Walk at the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun, brought together eight enthusiastic participants for a morning of birdwatching amidst one of India’s most iconic green campuses. Led by bird expert Yadnesh Bhuyarkar, the walk explored FRI’s expansive avenues, mature woodland, water bodies, and landscaped grounds, showcasing the remarkable bird diversity supported by this urban forest ecosystem.
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The walk offered a wonderful glimpse into the avian diversity of the Himalayan foothills, with sightings of Himalayan Bulbul, White-crested Laughingthrush, Gray Treepie, Pale-billed Flowerpecker, and Crimson Sunbird adding colour and excitement to the morning. Flocks of Alexandrine and Rose-ringed Parakeets moved through the canopy, while familiar species such as Common Myna, Jungle Myna, Oriental Magpie-Robin, and Jungle Babbler provided excellent learning opportunities for newer birdwatchers. The distinctive laughing calls of the White-crested Laughingthrush and the impressive diversity observed within a single campus highlighted the importance of urban green spaces like FRI as valuable habitats for birds and vibrant outdoor classrooms for nature education.
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Bird Guide: Yadnesh Sanjay Bhuyarkar
Yadnesh is a wildlife enthusiast, bird expert, and photographer currently pursuing his MSc in Forestry at Forest Research Institute, with over four years of birding experience. He has a strong foundation in ornithology, complemented by field surveys and hands-on experience in bird monitoring. He actively contributes to bird surveys, leads biodiversity walks on campus, and is involved in raptor monitoring with WWF. His interests focus on wildlife documentation and conservation through photography, especially within the biodiverse FRI campus, where he also contributes to initiatives like the Great Backyard Bird Count.
