First-Ever Keyi Panyor Bird Counting Records 38 Bird Species in Two Hours at Joram Putung
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Joram, 13 October : The first-ever Keyi Panyor Bird Counting was successfully organised at Joram Putung, Joram Village, by the Keyi Panyor Tourism Society in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh Birding Club, Bird Count India and the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF). The initiative aimed to promote bird conservation, create awareness about local biodiversity and explore the potential of birdwatching as a sustainable ecotourism activity in Keyi Panyor district.
The resource persons from the Nature Conservation Foundation included Mittal Gala, Samakshi Tiwari, Nizar Muhammed, Prerana Chandak and Leons Mathew Abraham. Nature enthusiasts, students from Government Secondary School, Joram, VKV School, Joram, and Neelam Taram Government College, Yachuli, along with panchayat members and volunteers from Hugung Trek, also took part in the initiative.
During the two-hour bird-counting exercise, participants recorded 38 bird species in and around Joram Village, highlighting the area’s rich avian diversity and ecological significance. The species observed included the Indian White-eye, Grey Bushchat, Dark-sided Flycatcher, White-throated Fantail, Mountain Hawk-Eagle, Large-billed Crow and Fire-breasted Flowerpecker, among others.
As part of the programme, Mittal Gala of the Nature Conservation Foundation delivered an informative Power Point presentation at Government Secondary School, Joram. The session covered India’s bird diversity, the unique characteristics of birds, endangered species, bird-counting techniques and the vital role of birds in maintaining ecological balance. The interactive session helped students and community members gain a deeper understanding of the importance of protecting bird habitats and conserving biodiversity.
Certificates were distributed to all participants and resource persons by the Keyi Panyor Tourism Society in recognition of their participation and contribution to the initiative.
The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from ZPC Keyi Panyor Nabam Piju, Trade Development Officer Tai Arun, Range Forest Officer Bunty Tao, Founder-cum-President of the Arunachal Pradesh Birding Club Koj Mama, Secretary of Ngunu Ziro Punyo Chada and Event Coordinator-cum-Joint Secretary of the Keyi Panyor Tourism Society Joram Aatum.
Addressing the gathering, Koj Mama, Founder-cum-President of the Arunachal Pradesh Birding Club, informed that the club was established in 2012 to promote birdwatching and conservation in Arunachal Pradesh. He highlighted the potential of birdwatching to generate livelihood opportunities for local youth through training as birding guides. He also emphasised that homestays and other ecotourism activities could complement birdwatching, creating sustainable income opportunities for local communities while encouraging environmental conservation.
Punyo Chada, Secretary of Ngunu Ziro, shared his experience of organising the first Ziro Butterfly Meet in 2018, which attracted nature lovers and butterfly enthusiasts and has since continued as an annual event. Drawing from this successful initiative, he suggested that Keyi Panyor district could organise a dedicated Bird and Butterfly Meet to showcase its rich biodiversity, attract nature enthusiasts and further strengthen its ecotourism potential.
Nabam Piju, ZPC, appreciated the organisers and resource persons for bringing people closer to nature through this unique initiative. Expressing surprise at the diversity of birds recorded during the exercise, she said she had earlier felt that birds were disappearing from the surroundings. However, the observations made during the counting revealed the presence of numerous bird species in the area. She urged everyone to pledge against killing birds and consuming their meat, emphasising the need to protect avian life. She also expressed hope that the next edition would record double the number of species identified during the inaugural event.
The inaugural Keyi Panyor Bird Counting marks a significant step towards strengthening biodiversity awareness and promoting community-led ecotourism in the district. The initiative is expected to encourage greater involvement of local youth, students and communities in documenting, appreciating and protecting the region’s natural heritage.
The programme concluded with a renewed call for collective responsibility in conserving birds and protecting the natural environment. It reinforced the message that safeguarding biodiversity is not only essential for ecological balance but can also create sustainable livelihood opportunities for present and future generations. (DIPRO)
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