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HBW WORLD BIRD PHOTO CONTEST

rahula — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:48:01 +0000

Lynx Edicions, publisher of the Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) and the Internet Bird Collection (IBC) has announced the launch of the First Edition of the HBW World Bird Photo Contest with valuable prizes for the winners, including a first prize of US$10,000.

2011 Beginners Bird Study Technique Field Workshop

rahula — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:55:04 +0000

FOGSL successfully concluded its annual Beginners Field Study Techniques Workshop recently, which was held from 14-17th July 2011 at the Rajarata University premises

FOGSL Organizes an International Conference on Mixed Species Bird Flocks

rahula — Mon, 30 May 2011 12:25:21 +0000

International Conference on Mixed Species Bird Flocks and Forest Conservation from 5 -10th August 2011 The phenomenon of Mixed Species Bird Flocks (MSBF), in forest system has been well documented and studied in various parts of the world. These studies have resulted in unraveling the adaptive benefits of MSBF and understanding their composition, dynamics and [...]

The FOGSL Annual Wader Workshop

rahula — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:14:18 +0000

The Annual Wader Field workshop organized by the FOGSL was held at Bundala National Park and its surroundings, including a visit to the Debora Wewa from 17-20th December 2010. .... ..... .... .....

20th Bird Watchers Conference – 2011

rahula — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 06:40:33 +0000

Since the last Bird Watchers Conference held in 2000, much work on birds have been achieved. Its now time to report the achievement. Papers are invited on the studies done- amateur and professional. In addition to “Bird Watching sites and locations” we would appreciate presentations on any aspect that you feel need to be reported [...]

I llustrated guide to the birds of Sri Lanka as an e-book.

rahula — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 08:03:52 +0000

In the growing demand for easy accessible, affordable format of information, e-books have clearly shown its advantages. With most schools now having computer facilities, and the government committed to its growth, the production of information in the e–book format will enable greater coverage than a conventional .... ..... .... .....

fogsl commences “Reconciliation through power of Nature” Project

rahula — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:14:31 +0000

The Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka, partners with "Dilmah Conservation" to launch the project " Reconciliation through Power of Nature" .... ..... .... .....

fogsl participate in 10-10-10 event at Kiula

rahula — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:32:05 +0000

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BirdLife News Alert – Latest News

rahula — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 05:15:58 +0000

Record numbers of White-shouldered Ibis counted

White-shouldered Ibis has been considered the most endangered waterbird in South-East Asia. The population declined steeply in the twentieth century, associated with habitat loss and hunting. It is now extinct from Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Malaysia and southern China, and remains primarily in dry deciduous forests of north and. . .. ..... .... ................

FOG-Kids Workshop on Survival Skills

rahula — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:23:20 +0000

‘After everyone arrived at camp each of the group members described the bird chosen by them on the first day, to an eager audience. After this an ethogram was formed on the screen based on.... ... .... .... .... .