Bird Conservation Nepal organized awareness
programme at Apollo International Boarding School of New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
to mark the World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD). WMBD theme for the year 2010 was
"Save all the migratory bird in crisis: Every species counts." Around
eighty students participated in the programme enthusiastically.
Membership and Education Officer, Ms. Menuka
Basnyat initiated the programme with the introduction of World Migratory Bird
Day and BCN activities for the conservation of birds. Climate Change Project
Officer, Mr. Mitra Pandey highlighted on the importance of migratory birds,
their global status and student's responsibility and action for the
conservation. Mr. Gautam Sapkota "Chari Dada" entertained students by
making calls of various migratory birds and delivered messages for the conservation
of migratory birds.
Posters, cards and sticker related with WMBD
along with BCN's quarterly newsletter and brochure were distributed to school
students and teaching staffs.