BNHS Bird Banding Camp & Muthupet Lagoon
POINT CALIMERE – Live the life of a bird biologist as you learn to ring birds
Bird Banding Camp at BNHS Bird Migration Study Centre
Date:
Batch 1: 16-19 October 2025 (Registration Open)
Batch 2: 12th-14th December 2025
View birds as they are trapped, banded and released for migration studies, and avail of a chance to interact with BNHS field scientists. Learn about the fine art of bird ringing, identification and bird migration patterns from BNHS experts.
Studies on bird migration are of critical importance for conservation, and bird banding, also known as bird ringing, is one of the most important and oldest methods for studying migration. BNHS Bird Migration Study Centre located in Point Calimere, Tamil Nadu, was established in 2008. Point Calimere is an important destination for migratory birds like the Great Knot, Red-necked Phalarope, Bar-tailed Godwit, Oriental Pratincole, Green-billed Malkoha, Brown-breasted Flycatcher, Sandwich Tern, Oriental Darter, and many more. The centre is unique in India and researches migratory bird patterns, thus aiding in their conservation. BNHS initiated the first bird migration project in India in the late 1920s; since then, BNHS has ringed over 7,00,000 birds.
During this camp, participants will spend time with BNHS field scientists and have the rare opportunity to observe various bird trapping, handling and ringing techniques. You will also help in gathering data vital for scientific research. This will be your chance to live the life of a researcher. The camp will enable you to observe migratory birds up close, and you will learn, as well as give back to research.
Camp Charges:
Rs 17,975/- for members
Rs 19,075/- for others
Batch Size: 16*
*Please note The batch will be postponed or cancelled if the required number of participants is not reached.
Grade: Easy
Accommodation: Twin sharing basis in a tent with common toilets (Basic food and accommodation)
Reporting: Tiruchirappalli (Trichy) at 8:30 a.m
Drop on the last day at 5:00 p.m. at the Trichy.
Query & further details: E-mail us at programmes@bnhs.org or WhatsApp/call at +91-9969798447 (Mon–Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m.).
Note: Book your flight tickets to arrive a day prior.
Form for registrations
https://forms.gle/1KibovuvaCrYxd3r5