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Birdwatching is one of the world's most popular ways of connecting with nature. But what is it about birds that draws so many of us in? What begins as an attempt to identify a bird can quickly turn into something much more—a way of exploring new places, meeting people, and paying closer attention to the world around us.

In India, birdwatching has grown rapidly in popularity in recent years, particularly among young people. Regional groups, citizen-science platforms such as eBird, and tools such as Merlin have made birds more accessible than ever. Millions of observations collected by birdwatchers are now helping us understand where birds occur, how their populations are changing, and where conservation action is needed.

This talk explores the many reasons we watch birds—from curiosity, wonder, competition and mindfulness to travel, education and citizen science—and how a simple hobby can grow into a powerful way of understanding and protecting the natural world.

About the Speaker

Ashwin is a mechanical engineer turned ecologist, and a long-time naturalist and birdwatcher.

In his early research, he studied plant biology. He later became increasingly fascinated by the power of public participation in science.

His research now focuses on monitoring bird populations in India, primarily via nationwide birdwatcher groups and citizen science.

Event Details

- Saturday, 29 August | 1 PM to 3 PM

- Atta Galatta, Indiranagar (this is a sober venue)

What your ticket includes

- 1 complimentary sober drink from Local Ferment Co.

About Pint of View

Pint of View is India's Largest Lecture Community. We brought the lecture in bar format to India and are now expanding across the globe with chapters in 14 cities worldwide. Here, big ideas meet intimate spaces, and you walk in curious and walk out with a sharper lens on the world.

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