Science Centre Celebrates Dr. Salim Ali’s Delivery Anniversary with Bird Watching Programme for College students

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 13 November 2025

The Science Centre, Sri Vijaya Puram, celebrated the beginning anniversary of the legendary ornithologist Dr. Salim Ali, fondly often known as the ‘Birdman of India,’ in a befitting method on November 12, 2025.

As a part of the celebration, a Bird Watching Programme was organized for varsity college students to advertise consciousness about avian range and the significance of hen conservation. Selected college students have been taken to Chidiyatapu — a location famed for its wealthy avifauna — to look at and research birds of their pure habitat.

During the sphere go to, college students have been launched to hen identification methods and discovered concerning the essential position birds play in sustaining ecological stability. The nature stroll proved each instructional and thrilling, with individuals recognizing a wide range of hen species together with the Hill Myna, Parrot, Kingfisher, Green Imperial Pigeon, Drongo, Dove, and Oriole, amongst others.

A suggestions check was carried out on-site to guage the scholars’ studying and statement expertise. Based on their efficiency, Kumari Saanvi Bhan of VKV Lamba Line secured the primary prize, adopted by Kumari Asma H of Sagritara School in second place, and Kumar T. Harshit of Nirmala Sr. Sec. School in third. Kumari M. Swetha of RGT Public Vidyalaya acquired a comfort prize.

The occasion successfully mixed schooling with hands-on expertise, inspiring younger minds to understand the fantastic thing about nature and the significance of conserving avian species — a becoming tribute to Dr. Salim Ali’s enduring legacy.