<p>The three-day bird census began at Bandipur National Park limits on Friday, after a gap of around 20 years. In all, 77 people participated on Day One.</p>.<p>The participants included 50 from Hediyala sub-division, 14 from Gundlupet and 13 from Bandipur division. They started identifying the birds aided with binoculars and cameras. Forest department personnel accompanied them.</p>.<p>The bird watching and documentation will be held from Friday to Sunday and the report submitted to the respective Range Forest Officers through power-point presentation. Those who capture the movement of the winged beauties in a unique manner would be identified and prizes will be distributed, said Bandipur Project Director Natesh.</p>
<p>The three-day bird census began at Bandipur National Park limits on Friday, after a gap of around 20 years. In all, 77 people participated on Day One.</p>.<p>The participants included 50 from Hediyala sub-division, 14 from Gundlupet and 13 from Bandipur division. They started identifying the birds aided with binoculars and cameras. Forest department personnel accompanied them.</p>.<p>The bird watching and documentation will be held from Friday to Sunday and the report submitted to the respective Range Forest Officers through power-point presentation. Those who capture the movement of the winged beauties in a unique manner would be identified and prizes will be distributed, said Bandipur Project Director Natesh.</p>