08/10/2026
Wildlife Week 2026 Observance at Kitam Bird Sanctuary
As part of the observance of Wildlife Week 2026, a Bird Watching-cum-Butterfly Watching Programme was organised at Kitam Bird Sanctuary (KBS) in collaboration with the FALCON Birding Group and the KBS Forest Staff. The programme was conducted in the Manpur Khola area with the objective of promoting awareness and appreciation of the rich avian and butterfly diversity of the area.
The programme was attended by ACF Hari Maya Thapa; Shri Shyam S***a, Panchayat Vice-President; Shri Subash Manger, President, FALCON Birding Group; Smt. Savitri Chhetri, Biodiversity Chairman; Shri Roshan Kaushik, FALCON member; Shri Yogen S***a, FALCON member; Shri Dorjey Tamang, FALCON member; Shri Bishal Pradhan, member; Smt. Nikki S***a, member; Shri Bishnu Dhamala, former Panchayat member; and the Forest Staff of Kitam Bird Sanctuary.
The programme provided an opportunity for the participants to observe and document the diverse bird and butterfly species found in the Manpur Khola area, while also highlighting the importance of wildlife conservation, habitat protection and community participation in biodiversity conservation.
The programme concluded successfully with active participation and collaboration among the Forest Department, local representatives, biodiversity stakeholders and members of the FALCON Birding Group.
