Situated on the north-west outskirts of the city, Gorewada lake has now become part of the city due to rapid growth, it has also become a haven for many resident and migratory bird species. "It comes as a rare opportunity for amateur bird watchers and young minds interested in knowing about avian life," says Dr Sudhanshu Kothe, consultant plastic and reconstructive microsurgeon.
Dr Kothe, an avid birder and a life member of Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), has presented several scientific papers on birds and has also authored books on avians.
Dr Kothe, who is into bird watching for the past 32 years, has special expertise in hawks and eagles. He will guide the students under TOI's 'Nature for Kids' event organized on February 2 (Sunday) from 7.30am to 10am, at the Gorewada nature trail along the lake side. Dr Kothe, who is also the one who started 'Bird Katta', a forum where enthusiasts discuss birds, said the new walking trail built along the lakeside was a blessing for birders' community. The Gondwana nature trail extends for a length of 8km, and takes the walkers on a beautiful trip through natural surroundings.
The trail winds along the undulating lakeshore, bringing unexpected beauty at each turn. With the lake on one side and the forest on the other, birds of every kind, shape, size and colour can be seen here. Some very beautiful birds have made Gorewada lake and forest their home. These are: Little Grebe, Purple Heron, Asian Openbill, Grey Heron, Cotton Pygmy Goose, Spotbill Buck, Eurasion Wigeon, Red Headed Duck, Northern Pintail Duck, Pheasant-tailed Jacana, Little Ringed Plover, Plum Headed Parakeet, Golden Oriole, Tickel's Blue Flycatcher, and many more.
"One has to see it to believe it," says Dr Kothe. Apart from the above mentioned species, the national bird Peafowl; state bird Yellow Footed Green Pigeon; and Bird of Nagpur Oriental Honey Buzzard - are all sighted at Gorewada.
"The Gondwana trail is basically an interpretative trail educating people and students about Gondwana culture, birds, forest and wildlife," says S P Wadaskar, divisional forest officer (DFO) of Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra (FDCM), which is implementing the zoo project. "It will be a fantastic experience to explore the forest and wildlife besides birds while walking on the long trail between the reserve forest and lake. The Gondwana trail starts from Pagoda point near the nursery, besides the administrative office and ends at Gorewada," says Wadaskar.
Dr Kothe says while trailing deep, you have every chance of coming across even wild animals like chitals, sambars, nilgais and wild boars that are in sizeable numbers in the 1,064 hectare forest. The Gorewada forest has around 123 bird species. Dr Kothe hopes bird watching along the Gorewada trail will be a thrilling experience for the children.
Dos & Don'ts
* Don't wear dark/bright coloured clothes
* Come in nature-friendly wear, preferably dull green/brown
* Students should wear sports shoes, preferably a cap
* Keeping a binocular will be good to have close view of birds
* Keep a small pocket diary and pen/pencil
* Come with water bottles and snacks
* Those having books on bird species can bring them
* Do not throw litter/waste anywhere except in waste-bins
* Do not carry plastic bags in the forest/trail
* Do not carry iPods or any other music players
* Keep quiet so as not to disturb birds and animals
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