As regular CFZ-watchers will know, for some time Corinna has been doing a column for Animals & Men and a regular segment on On The Track... particularly about out-of-place birds and rare vagrants. There seem to be more and more bird stories from all over the world hitting the news these days so, to make room for them all - and to give them all equal and worthy coverage - she has set up this new blog to cover all things feathery and Fortean.

Wednesday 3 April 2019

Awareness programme held on the occasion of World Sparrow Day



Thursday, 21 March 2019 | Staff Reporter | Bhopal
On the occasion of World Sparrow Day, an awareness programme was carried out in city on Wednesday.
We Sparrow Community with WWF-India Organised the Awareness and Education Programme at Vardhaman Green Park, Ashoka Garden with the Resident society members.
Activity like Sparrow conservation discussion , Earthen Pot (sakora) distribution, Bird Nest Making Demo and more were organised.
It is to be noted that World Sparrow Day is celebrated on March 20. World Sparrow Day is a day designated to raise awareness of the House Sparrow and other common birds to urban environments, and of threats to their population.
In this event, locals and children participated with enthusiasm along with the  WWF-Volunteers. In this Event, WWF-India Volunteer Head Bhavesh, along with his team, was present.
From "We Sparrow" Akshat Shrivastava was present who explained the importance of Sparrow and its conservation.
Young Volunteer Himani said Sparrows are the beautiful creature of god and their chirping sound creates a happiness near you. She further said that the house sparrow is not only among the most commonly found bird species in urban cities, but also the most loved.
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