Phones down, binoculars up: Birdwatching walk at Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad from July 5
The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL) has launched 'Birdwatching at the Riverfront', a new weekend activity that encourages Amdavadis to explore the quieter side of the city.
Over 191 bird species have been spotted along the riverfront's stretch, and the programme will guide participants through hotspots like the Biodiversity Park, Flower Park, Dudheshwar Bridge, and the railway bridge-Subhas Bridge area, which are prime zones for bird activity.
Sessions will be held twice daily, from 6am to 8am and 5pm to 7pm, when bird movement is most active.
Beginning this Saturday, the sessions will begin at the Biodiversity Park located below Ambedkar Bridge on the west side of the riverfront every Saturday and Sunday. SRFDCL's press release stated that the experience is "tailor-made for those who enjoy walking and have a love for nature," with accommodations "for all age groups". "Participants will be provided with birdwatching tools such as a telescope, binoculars, and a bird identification handbook.
Photography is welcome, and guests are encouraged to bring their own cameras," it further stated.
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