About the event
Durgapur Barrage Bird Walk is an annual event by WINGS. It was started during February 2015. It happens usually on the 3rd Sunday of February, every year on the occasion of worldwide Great Backyard Bird Count. It is an open-to-all event, where beginners get an opportunity to learn about bird identification, counting techniques, and behavior in the field. Another focus of this event is to obtain an annual snapshot of the bird diversity of Durgapur Barrage and long-term monitoring.
Why it is an important location
The Durgapur barrage, located in Durgapur, West Bengal, India, is a well-known site for birdwatching due to its diverse avian population. The Durgapur barrage attracts both resident and migratory bird species. You can expect to see waterfowl, waders, kingfishers, egrets, herons, lapwings, and various raptors. The specific species you encounter will depend on the season and prevailing environmental conditions.
When it will happen next
3rd Sunday of February
Held annually as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count
Group photo of participants.
GBBC 2023
A snap during the event.
GBBC 2023
Participants were engaging actively.
GBBC 2023
Group photo of participants.
GBBC 2022
Experts helping the newcomers.
GBBC 2022
A snap during the event.
GBBC 2022
Group photo of participants.
GBBC 2021
Birding on boat.
GBBC 2021
A snap during the event.
GBBC 2021
Group photo of participants.
GBBC 2020
Experts helping the newcomers.
GBBC 2020
A snap during the event.
GBBC 2020
Group photo of participants.
GBBC 2019
Experts helping the newcomers.
GBBC 2019
A snap during the event.
GBBC 2019
Group photo of participants.
GBBC 2018
Birding on boat.
GBBC 2018
Experts helping the newcomers.
GBBC 2018
Group photo of participants.
GBBC 2017
Birding on river bed.
GBBC 2017
Experts helping the newcomers.
GBBC 2017Bird species recorded during past Durgapur Barrage Bird Walk events.
