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From: Dhaval Vargiya <dhaval.mwcc@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, Apr 10, 2017 at 1:46 PM
Subject: Pink Celebration 2017 (Conference of Birders) at Porbandar, Gujarat
To: YETI <meet.yeti@xxxxxxxxx>
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I would like to share details of Pink Celebration (the event which we
organise at Porbandar since last four years to raise wetland
awareness)
Let’s rejoice the Flamingos of Porbandar once again!
Organised by Mokarsagar Wetland Conservation Committee (MWCC)
Supported by
Sahajanand Swami District Community Science Centre
Natural Heritage Conservation Society
Green Wildlife Conservation Society
Gujarat Forest Department
Location: Porbandar, Gujarat, India
Date: 27-28 May 2017 (Saturday & Sunday)
Venue: Lok Vigyan Kendra, Swaminarayan Gurukul, Chhaya main road,
Porbandar. (21.629559, 69.631415)
Contact
Dhaval Vargiya 9824822855 (dhaval.mwcc@xxxxxxxxx)
Vikrant Rana 9409432892 (vikrant.zala@xxxxxxxxx)
MWCC is all set to host the annual celebration of Flamingos on
Saturday and Sunday i.e. 27 and 28 May 2017. The pink celebration
provides an excellent opportunity to observe courtship dance of Lesser
flamingos at Porbandar. More than 10000 flamingos congregating at one
place is a heart rendering experience. Pink Celebration is not merely
for enjoying the beauty of nature but henceforth will also stand for
the challenges being faced for wilderness conservation both by the
conservationists as well as the Forest Department. As part of this, we
have planned this event to understand the challenges and opportunities
of wetland conservation. Pink Celebration will have conservation
experts from various field put forward their views and experiences.
The Porbandar City of Gujarat is well known as “Surkhabi Nagri” where
Surkhab - the Flamingos are found in abundant in the vicinity of human
habitation. Wetlands, in around Porbandar are covered with the pink
carpet of Flamingos. Each year about 35000 Lesser and about 9000
Greater Flamingos are recorded from wetlands of Porbandar during Asian
Waterbird Census. They perform the most stunning and beautiful
courtship dance wherein; a tightly packed group walk and perform
synchronised movements to woo their partners.
Although the most numerous of the world's flamingos, the Lesser
Flamingo is classified “Near Threatened” due to its declining
population and the low number of breeding sites in the 2008 IUCN Red
List of Threatened Species, indicating that it is considered likely to
qualify for a threatened category in the near future. The major
threats to the survival of the Lesser Flamingo are the loss and/or the
degradation of habitat through altered hydrology and water quality,
wetland pollution, extraction of salt and soda ash, particularly at
its breeding sites.
As Porbandar hosts a sizable population of flamingos, through Pink
Celebration, we commit to increase state level awareness on flamingo
and wetland conservation in Gujarat. There are ample of opportunities
for sustainable tourism at Porbandar. In near future, we will
establish long-term goals and Porbandar will be highlighted at
international level.
We invite you to witness this outstanding natural ritual at Porbandar.
We hope the Pink Celebration this year will be a mega festival of your
life.
Popular lecture series*:
Courtship behaviour of Flamingos & Flamingo Population around Porbandar
Flamingo City of Kutch & Managing Wetlands for Flamingos
Challenges in Wetland Conservation and role of NGOs and individuals
Tricky Bird Identification workshop
Raptors of Gujarat
Training Kit:
Binocular Bag
Notepad and pen
Pictorial catalogue: Waterbirds
Certificate
Pink Celebration Badge*
Flamingo Courtship Brochure
Flamingo photo frame
Accommodation details:
Registration fees does not include accommodation
(Please book your room wherever you want)
1) HOTEL KAVERI INTERNATIONAL
Rs. 1345 per night
Address: M. G. Road, Kaveri Point, Opp HMP Sports Club, Porbandar,
Gujarat 360575
Phone:0286 224 7520
2) Lords Eco Inn
Rs. 3357 per night
Address: Near Circuit House, Chaupati, Porbandar, Gujarat 360575
Phone:0286 225 3300
3) Hotel Natraj
Rs. 500 to 1144 per night
Address: M G Road, Near Axis Bank, Gujarat Highway 6, Porbandar, Gujarat 360575
Phone:099253 33399
4) Hotel Atithi
Rs. 700 to 1500
Address: Opp. State Bank of India Main Branch, MG Rd, Panch Hatdi,
Porbandar, Gujarat 360575
Phone:0286 225 1171
5) Hotel Lilas
Rs. 875 per night
Address: Hospital Road, Behind Rani Baug, Porbandar, Gujarat 360575
Phone:0286 224 9006
6) Hotel Sheetal
Rs. 941 per night
Address: Near Arya Samaj, Opposite Head Post Office Porbandar, Gujarat 360575
Phone:088663 56467
Fees: 500/- INR
Includes food n travel
Does not include accommodation
To be deposited before 20th May
Account Name: Vikrantsinh Narendrasinh Zala
Account No. 35301179011
Bank: State Bank of India
Branch: Wadi plot, Porbandar
IFSC Code: SBIN0060048
Spot registration: 1000/- INR
(strictly depends on availability)
Must confirm via Email and Phone
98248 22855
dhaval.mwcc@xxxxxxxxx
Please find more details in the attachment
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9WGiLDBtwQQQkQteWdTLTc1dWc
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9WGiLDBtwQQLW1FMERBanRGc00
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9WGiLDBtwQQeVBEN0wxbk5NUVE
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Regards,
Dhavalkumar Vargiya
Cofounder,
Mokarsagar Wetland Conservation Committee,
Porbandar, Gujarat
www.mokarsagar.org
MO: 98248 22855
dhaval.mwcc@xxxxxxxxx
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