World Migratory bird day launched in 2006 is an annually celebrated awareness raising campaign aiming to inspire the worldwide conservation of both migratory birds and their environments. This year’s theme “Networking for migratory birds” highlights the need to cooperate and network amongst organizations and people to conserve migratory birds. Collective conservation actions by governments, nature conservation organizations, scientists and general public are needed to ensure the survival of these migratory birds.

BCN organized Bird Race to celebrate the World Migratory bird day 2013 at Godawari. Forty five participants actively participated in the event. The winning teams were provided Birds of Nepal (A field guide in Nepali) and birdwatching hats. Posters and stickers of world migratory bird day were also distributed. There were 49 species of birds recorded on that day.  Few migratory birds, Asian Koel, Crested serpent eagle, Blue throated Flycatcher, Eurasian cuckoo, Oriental cuckoo, Verditer Flycatcher and chestnut tail starling were also recorded. The event was filmed by NEFEEJ.

Bird Race was also organized at Banplae forest, Institute of Forestry Pokhara.  Approximately 70 peoples were present there on the bird race with 40 participants. The participants were from students from Institute of Forestry, Pokhara, teachers, bird guides and members of Himalayan Daughters’ Bird Club Pokhara.

The prize distribution ceremony was chaired by Mr. Sonam Tashi Lama, Coordinator of BCN Pokhara Chapter.Mr. Hari K.C gave a brief account about the importance of migratory birds. The Dean of IOF Mr. Chirnajivi Prasad Upadhaya and for Campus Chief Mr. Binod Heyjoo was present on the program as chief and special guest. The prize to the first, second and third was distributed by the Dean.