Team Blitz India
MUMBEAI: Endangered Forest Owlet has been sighted in the Melghat Tiger Reserve during a camp of the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) and Nature Conservation Society, Amravati (NCSA).
It has thrilled conservationists and naturalists. Three back-to-back sightings of owlet have given environmentalists a new hope. Forest Owlets are a species that has been a subject of great concern among conservationists.
The Forest Owlet was presumed to be extinct for over a century, and only rediscovered in 1997, providing a rare sighting, igniting hope for its continued survival in the region.
The camp, held between January 27 and 30, brought together nature enthusiasts, researchers, and wildlife lovers for an immersive experience in one of India’s biodiverse landscapes, the central highlands, looking for the elusive and recently rediscovered Forest Owlet.
The BNHS members spotted the elusive leopard and rare ChouSingha (Four-horned Antelope), among other mammal species and documented 130 species of birds, during the four-day camp, showcasing the vast diversity at Melghat.
The team also visited the Forest Training Institute, Chikaldhara, Amravati where they gained insights into conservation efforts put in by the Forest Department for biodiversity preservation.
This BNHS camp not only served as a platform for members to deepen their connection with nature but also underscored the crucial role organisations like BNHS and NCSA play in nurturing community.
