hydbirdatlas

Training Document 1&nbsp;
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Hyderabad Bird Atlas Overview
A Hyderabad Bird Atlas(HBA) is a citizen science project aimed at systematically documenting the&nbsp;bird species present in and around the city of Hyderabad.
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Hyderabad Bird Atlas - First Season

Training Document 2
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Important Birding Resources
This document dwells into various birding resources useful for Birding, especially for this Survey
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bT_MXFnauwiQkj5RzJzAB3NwMypTGfin/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bT_MXFnauwiQkj5RzJzAB3NwMypTGfin</a>
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Fun Quiz 1
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Picto-Bird Quiz ( Medium Level)
This is a fun quiz for new birders. Please try and attempt it
<a href="https://forms.gle/WTczNGpDQJYFGJNx7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://forms.gle/WTczNGpDQJYFGJNx7</a>

Fun Quiz 2
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Picto-Bird Quiz ( Easy Level)
Another Quiz for new Birders. This is going to be easier than the earlier one. Please do attempt it
<a href="https://forms.gle/iCDccFKrHdEn7WobA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://forms.gle/iCDccFKrHdEn7WobA</a>

Fun Quiz 3
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Picto-Bird Quiz ( Easy / Medium Level )
One more quiz for new birders
<a href="https://forms.gle/2VVwjCqdjNeHM9Ce7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://forms.gle/2VVwjCqdjNeHM9Ce7</a>

Session 1
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Introduction to Bird Atlas &amp; Hyderabad Bird Atlas 2025
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Watch Video
<a href="https://youtu.be/ZG9IdGByHV4?si=NVZ7ZljWIQ_SlS7U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://youtu.be/ZG9IdGByHV4?si=NVZ7ZljWIQ_SlS7U</a>
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Session 2
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Basic of Bird Identification &amp; Common Birds of Hyderabad
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Watch Video
<a href="https://youtu.be/ZG9IdGByHV4?si=NVZ7ZljWIQ_SlS7U" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKth46eZ2KY</a>
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Download PDF
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Session 3
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Woodland Birds Idenfication
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Watch Video
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKXjl0gHEew" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKXjl0gHEew</a>
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Download PDF
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Fun Quiz 4
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Woodland Birds ( Easy/Medium Level)
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<a href="https://forms.gle/4rNKgRjDfrn7QZq7A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://forms.gle/4rNKgRjDfrn7QZq7A</a>

Fun Quiz 5
Look-alike small birds ( Difficult Level)
<a href="https://forms.gle/DC32WUaNe3dtZMFm7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://forms.gle/DC32WUaNe3dtZMFm7</a>

Session 4
Wetland Birds Identification
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De8JeBnYVs4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De8JeBnYVs4</a>
Download PDF
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B30NxcpyXQwJjg2SHTfHlE96evgnJEmR/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B30NxcpyXQwJjg2SHTfHlE96evgnJEmR/view?usp=drive_link</a>

Fun Quiz 6
Wetland Birds ( Easy / Medium Level )
<a href="https://forms.gle/n8Tt2wE85K4NBB4Y6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://forms.gle/n8Tt2wE85K4NBB4Y6</a>

Session 5
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Introduction to eBird &amp; Merlin Tools
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Watch Video
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=958hhwQ9ouA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=958hhwQ9ouA</a>

Fun Quiz 7
eBird &amp; Merlin ( Easy / Medium Level)
<a href="https://forms.gle/uXeq5JCSTmSyV4CTA" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://forms.gle/uXeq5JCSTmSyV4CTA</a>

Session 6
Survey Protocols
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Watch Video
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmemRT2LueU" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmemRT2LueU</a>
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Other Userful Links
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A Beginner's Guide to Choosing Binoculars for Birdwatching
<a href="https://medium.com/@sriram.birdwatcher/a-beginners-guide-to-choosing-binoculars-for-birdwatching-3557c9b77dc8" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://medium.com/@sriram.birdwatcher/a-beginners-guide-to-choosing-binoculars-for-birdwatching-3557c9b77dc8</a>

Training Dates
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Session 1 : HBA Birders Confluence at KBR Part Field Visit
Date : 7th Dec 2024, 7:30 AM
Venue : KBR Park - Physical Meet
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Session 2 : Basic of Bird Identification &amp; Common Birds of Hyderabad
Date : 8th Dec 2024, 5:00 PM
Venue : Zoom - Online
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Session 3 : Woodland Birds Identification
Date : 12th Dec 2024, 7:00 PM
Venue : Zoom - Online
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Session 4 : Wetland Birds Identification
Date : 14th Dec 2024, 7:00 PM
Venue : Zoom - Online
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Session 5 : Grassland &amp; Shrubland Birds Identification&nbsp;
Date : 19th Dec 2024, 7:00 PM
Venue : Zoom - Online
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Session 6 : Using eBird &amp; Merlin Tools
Date : 20th Dec 2024, 7:00 PM
Venue : Zoom - Online
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Session 7 : Survey Protocols for Hyderabad Bird Atlas
Date : 2nd Jan 2025, 7:00 PM
Venue : Zoom - Online
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Session 8 : Practical Field Walk and Review
Date : 1st Feb 2025, 7:00 AM
Venue : Nehru Zoological Park - Physical Meet
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The Hyderabad Bird Atlas initiative has become a reality through the collective efforts and collaboration of three key organizations:
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<a href="https://www.wwfindia.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WWF-India Hyderabad</a>, <a href="https://hyderabadbirdingpals.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hyderabad Birding Pals</a> (HBP), and <a href="https://deccanbirders.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deccan Birders</a> (DB). Each of these organizations has played a vital role in shaping and driving the project forward.
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<a href="https://www.wwfindia.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WWF-India Hyderabad</a> Office has provided strategic support and expertise in environmental conservation, ensuring the initiative aligns with global and regional biodiversity goals. <a href="https://hyderabadbirdingpals.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hyderabad Birding Pals</a> &amp; <a href="https://deccanbirders.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deccan Birders</a>, with their vast experience in bird monitoring and community engagement, have been instrumental in organizing and mobilizing volunteers for the fieldwork.
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This collaborative effort underscores the shared commitment of these organizations to conserving avian biodiversity and promoting a deeper understanding of bird populations and their habitats in Hyderabad. Together, they are setting a benchmark for urban bird monitoring in India.

The Schedule for the Survey is as below

<h1 class="wp-block-post-title">Contact</h1>
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Thank you for your interest in the Hyderabad Bird Atlas. We are excited to hear from bird enthusiasts, volunteers, and anyone keen on contributing to this important initiative.
If you have questions, feedback, or would like to get involved, please reach out to us through the following channels:
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Follow us for updates, event announcements, and birding tips:
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<li>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href="https://instagram.com/HydBirdAtlas">@HydBirdAtlas</a></li>
<li>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HydBirdAtlas">Hyderabad Bird Atlas</a></li>
<li>X / Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/HydBirdAtlas">@HydBirdAtlas</a></li>
<li>YouTube:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HyderabadBirdAtlas">@HyderabadBirdAtlas</a></li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Email</h4>
📧&nbsp;General Inquiries:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hyderabadbirdatlas@gmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hyderabadbirdatlas@gmail.com</a>
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The first survey report of the Hyderabad Bird Atlas is now officially published! &nbsp;
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the dedicated volunteers and photographers who contributed their time, effort, and expertise to make this survey a success. &nbsp;
Please take a moment to review the report and share your thoughts with us!
<a href="https://hydbirdatlas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hyderabad-Bird-Atlas-Season1-Survey-Report-V3.6.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://hydbirdatlas.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hyderabad-Bird-Atlas-Season1-Survey-Report-V3.6.pdf</a>
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HBA Season1 Feb2025

A Hyderabad Bird Atlas(HBA) is a citizen science project aimed at systematically documenting the bird species present in and around the city of Hyderabad. This work closely follows the already completed Coimbatore, Mysore, Pune and the Kerala Bird Atlas.
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<li>Bird survey needs to be done twice in a year (Winter &ndash; Feb &amp; Summer &ndash; Jul) for a minimum period of 3 years</li>
<li>Outer Ring Road(ORR) is taken as the border limits for the survey</li>
<li>The different habitats like woodlands, grasslands, wetlands, open natural ecosystems and urban landscapes are selected randomly</li>
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HBA will cover 11% of the city
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<li>City is divided into grids of &nbsp;6.6km x 6.6km. Total 45 grids</li>
<li>Each grid is further divided&nbsp;4 quadrants and 36 subcells(1.1km x 1.1km)</li>
<li>4 random subcells(1 per quadrant) are picked for sampling (4 out of 36)</li>
<li>Total subcells needed to be sampled are around&nbsp;180 (4X45)</li>
<li>4 checklists of each 15 minutes are created from each subcell(4X15X180 = 10800 minutes (180 hours))</li>
<li>Total checklists for a season 720 (4X180)</li>
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