GBBC is a
four-day annual event aimed primarily at contributing to global data on bird
database, but it also makes people aware of the birds around them and helps
them understand bird behavior by observing them. It is a great opportunity to
learn and at the same time contribute important data. Basically, the number of
individuals of different species of birds seen or heard are counted and
recorded at uniform time intervals and these checklists are uploaded onto the
global platform ebird. This comes up with a proper account of bird
diversity across the world. The GBBC is the time of the year, every bird
enthusiast waits for, due to it being peak migration time, and it is an
immensely fun event!
GBBC
2018 happened from February to 16-19 in Christ University Campus under the
guidance of Dr P U Antoney. The members of the Green Army were the primary data
collectors. The survey was conducted from 6:45 AM to 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM to
6:30 PM. Birds were identified through binoculars, camera and calls, the number
of individuals were added on to the data sheet and the campus was divided into
five areas and each group surveyed the respective area in the campus.51 different
species of birds were identified during this time from our campus. A great
increase in the number of species was observed when compared to last year. Chestnut-tailed
Starling, Black- naped monarch and Green warbler were the new species identified
in our campus. Brahminy Starling, Greenish warbler, Red
wattled Lapwing were also part of the highlights of GBBC 2018.
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