Uttarakhand's First Bird Gallery: A Celebration of Avian Diversity
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Establishment of Uttarakhand's first bird gallery |
| Location | Nature Education Centre, Jolly Grant, Dehradun |
| Date of Establishment | July 15 |
| Purpose | Highlight Uttarakhand's avian diversity and promote conservation awareness |
| Key Official | Sanjiv Chaturvedi, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forest (Research) |
| Total Bird Species in Uttarakhand | 710 (highest in India, over 50% of the country's bird species) |
| Notable Bird Species | Himalayan Monal, White-capped Redstart, Himalayan Griffon, Rufous-bellied Woodpecker, Black-headed Jay |
| Gallery Sections | 10 categories (ground foraging birds, raptors, woodpeckers, water birds, pheasants, migration birds, arboreal birds, bulguls, kingfishers, vultures) |
| Special Features | High-resolution images, sophisticated sound system, abandoned bird nests, feathers |
| Unique Characteristics | Immersive experience with bird chirping sounds and displays of nests/feathers |