BIRD FESTIVAL

Every year North Dang Forest Division in collaboration with Eco Tourism Development Society (ETDS) organizes Bird Festival at Purna Wildlife Sanctuary. The sanctuary is the home to more than 150 species of birds including crimson sunbird, Indian paradise flycatcher, golden-backed woodpecker, etc. To create awareness and conserve the rich biodiversity of Purna Wildlife Sanctuary, the festival is an important event being organized to count the avifaunal diversity in it. During the Bird Festival, participants took part in bird watching activities, trekking, bird species estimation, birding competition, wildlife quiz etc. Along with these expert talk, screening of documentaries, and cultural program also organized during the festival time. Overall, it is an amiable experience to the bird and nature lover. People may enjoy nearby Girmal and Gira waterfalls, Saputara hill station, Waghai Botanical Garden during the visit.