On the occasion of ‘World Nature Conservation Day’, July 28, 2020 ENVIS Resource Partner on Avian Ecology at the Bombay Natural History Society and Conservation Education Centre- Mumbai are organizing a Free Online Webinar for amateurs.
Topic: - Status, distribution and conservation of Indian Skimmer
Indian Skimmer is listed as 'Vulnerable' on the IUCN Red List. Its population is undergoing a rapid decline due to widespread degradation and disturbance of breeding habitat. Parveen has been studying the status of them at National Chambal Sanctuary since 2017. Chambal hosts a significant population of skimmers. Do attend her talk to know more about skimmers nesting ecology and conservation needs.
Speaker: Ms Parveen Shaikh (Scientist B, BNHS)
Date: 28th July 2020
Time: 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Please join the webinar with the help of following link:-
Meeting link:
https://bnhs.webex.com/bnhs/j.php?MTID=m007cff1495b9f021723bddf470c7ad9c
Meeting number: 166 190 4066
Password: Skimmer
