Telangana Tourism launches weekly birdwatching walks across Hyderabad

The inaugural walk was organised at Ghar-e-Mubarak in Nanakramguda, Hyderabad, on Sunday, with 30 birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts participating.

The Telangana Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC) has launched a weekly nature walk initiative, ‘Wings and Wilderness’, to promote birdwatching, biodiversity conservation and nature-based tourism in the State.

The inaugural walk was organised at Ghar-e-Mubarak in Nanakramguda here on Sunday with 30 birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts participating. The corporation plans to conduct the guided walks every Sunday to encourage greater public engagement with nature and create awareness about environmental conservation.

During the inaugural walk, experts guided participants in identifying different bird species using pocket field guides. They explained the distinctive characteristics of birds, identification techniques based on their calls and the ecological significance of native and non-native plant species in providing habitats for birds.

Participants spotted several species, including Shikra, Indian Peafowl, Black Drongo, Green Bee-eater, Kingfisher, Golden Oriole, Asian Koel, Red-vented Bulbul, Red-wattled Lapwing, Indian Silverbill and Grey Francolin, among others.

Speaking on the occasion, TGTDC managing director Kranthi Valluru said birds played an important role in maintaining ecological balance and conserving biodiversity through activities such as seed dispersal and sustaining natural ecosystems.

As part of the World Heritage Week celebrations, TGTDC will organise a special birdwatching and heritage walk titled ‘Wings over Heritage’ at the historic Qutb Shahi Tombs on Sunday. The walk will combine birdwatching with an appreciation of Hyderabad’s historical and cultural heritage. Interested participants can contact 80192-49292 for registration and further details.