Chamarajanagar: The Bird Census (survey) at Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve will be conducted by the Forest Department from Jan. 26 to 29. The Forest Department is conducting the census in association with Eco Volunteers Group of India this year after a gap of 11 years. So far, 282 species of birds are identified…
Three-day Hakki Habba ends today at BRT Sanctuary
January 7, 2021Chamarajanagar: The first State-level three-day Bird Festival (Hakki Habba) that began at the Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple (BRT) Wildlife Sanctuary in Chamarajanagar District on Jan. 5, ends today evening. The area is also a Tiger Protected Zone. Though many State-level Bird Festivals were held at other places in the past, the Forest Department and the Karnataka…
Two-wheeler tycoon lands chopper in Chamarajanagar
December 26, 2020Helicopter landing in Eco-Sensitive Zone riles up environmentalists; No violation, says Forest Officer Chamarajanagar: Industrialist and Chairman of TVS Group Venu Srinivasan has come to Chamarajanagar District and is camping at a coffee estate. He arrived in a helicopter on Thursday and he will be in station for two more days. Srinivasan is the Chairman…
Maiden Bird Festival amidst BRT Sanctuary’s rich biodiversity
December 20, 2020From Jan. 5 to 7, seven routes to be covered Mysore/Mysuru: The verdant Western Ghats is full of endemic species. But now is a crucial moment for the wildlife, especially, the birds where they run into extinction. In an attempt to save the vanishing avian species and to connect people to the rich avian diversity,…
Media can influence community behaviour towards wildlife
December 16, 2020State-level media workshop on wildlife conservation held at BRT Sanctuary Chamarajanagar: The Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary, commonly called BRT Sanctuary, is located at the confluence of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats and the sanctuary is home to eco-systems that are unique to both the mountain ranges. This sanctuary is unique because it…
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