A DAY WITH BIRDLIFE

Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary falls in the Shopian District of the Kashmir Valley in Jammu and Kashmir State India and is one of the only two protected areas in J&K where you can get to see the largest wild goat of the World-The Markhor (Capra Falconeri). Besides,the sanctuary is home to around 20 otrher species of mammals and 125 species of birds. As a part of World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2014, INDIA ECO EDGE CONSULTANCY has decided to celebrate the event as “A DAY WITH BIRDLIFE” by conducting a bird-watching event. Bird watchers, nature lovers and enthusiasts of the area have been invited to assemble in Hirpora village southwardly about 60 Kms from Srinagar - the summer capital of state. The bird watching event will start in the morning at 7-30 am on Sunday, 11th May, 2014 on SARABAL - KADLABAL segment at the entry point of HIRPORA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY, J&K State, India.