Winged Wonders -Celebrating & Conserving Diversity of Birds Prithvi Innovations marks The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) – February 2026

Blog No. 0426/PI - Written by - 

Ruchira Nigam, Project Coordinator, Prithvi Innovations with

Ms. Anuradha Gupta, Founder General Secretary, Prithvi Innovations

Introduction

In February 2026, Prithvi Innovations proudly participated in and organized a series of impactful activities as part of The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) - the world’s largest citizen-science initiative dedicated to documenting bird diversity. 

GBBC brings together bird enthusiasts, students, educators, scientists, and nature lovers from across the globe to observe, record, and celebrate birds while contributing valuable ecological data.

Through a thoughtfully curated mix of online workshops, on-ground bird walks, school engagement programs, and community outreach, Prithvi Innovations successfully mobilized students, teachers, institutions, and citizens in Lucknow & Motihari, Bihar and beyond, fostering awareness, curiosity, and conservation action for birds.

Objectives of Participation

Our engagement in GBBC 2026 aimed to:

• Promote citizen science participation among students and communities

• Enhance awareness about bird diversity and ecological significance

• Build observational skills and nature connection

• Encourage ethical birdwatching practices

• Create long-term conservation stewardship among youth

Major Activities & Highlights

1. Online Workshop on GBBC – 12 February 2026

Two interactive online sessions were organized to introduce participants to the importance, methodology, and best practices of bird counting.

Expert Speakers: Dr. Debankur Saha, Assistant Professor & Area Chair (Marketing Area), IFMR Graduate School of Business, Krea University, India, served as the resource person for both sessions.

Mrs. Anuradha Gupta: An ardent Bird Enthusiast, a Founder of Prituvi Innovations & a Sustainability Practitioner

Key Learning Areas:

• Understanding GBBC and its global relevance

• How to observe, identify, and record birds

• Use of digital platforms such as eBird & Merlin App

• Ethical birdwatching practices

• Benefits of citizen science participation

Participating Institutions:

• Pioneer Montessori Inter College, Lucknow

• GD Goenka School, Motihari, Bihar

• Integral University, Lucknow

• Students from Allahabad University

The sessions witnessed active interaction, thoughtful queries, and enthusiastic participation, inspiring young minds to become confident bird watchers and conservation advocates.

2. On-Ground Bird Walk Experience - 14 February 2026

To translate theory into action, guided bird walks were organized at selected green spaces including:

• Eldeco Towne

• Eldeco City Main Park

• Integral University

• OP Jindal Global University

Participants observed and documented multiple bird species, including:

• Red-vented Bulbul

• Purple Sunbird

• Common Tailorbird

• White-throated Kingfisher

• House Sparrow

• Indian Pond Heron

• Rose-ringed Parakeet

• Black Drongo

• Jungle Babbler

• Spotted Dove

These immersive field experiences helped participants connect deeply with nature, sharpen observation skills, and understand local bird ecology.

3. Student Engagement & Awareness Programs

Schools actively integrated GBBC into classroom learning through:

• Bird identification exercises

• Nature journaling

• Sketch notes and doodles

• Quiz sessions

• Discussions on biodiversity conservation

Students displayed remarkable enthusiasm, curiosity, and ecological sensitivity, making the experience both joyful and educational.

Impact & Outcomes

• 100+ participants directly engaged

• 5+ educational institutions actively involved

• Multiple green spaces surveyed

• 25+ bird species documented

• Increased student confidence in nature observation & conservation thinking

• Strengthened citizen-science culture among youth

Looking Ahead: 

World Sparrow Day – March 2026

As a continuation of our GBBC journey, Prithvi Innovations will celebrate World Sparrow Day in March 2026, with a special focus on Sparrow Monitoring, Awareness Drives, Nest Box Installations, and Community Engagement.

This initiative will deepen the momentum created during GBBC and spotlight the urgent need to protect urban bird species, especially the rapidly declining House Sparrow.

Conclusion: A Call to Action

GBBC 2026 reaffirmed our belief that every citizen can become a scientist and every observation can contribute to conservation. By simply watching birds, noting their presence, and sharing observations, we empower a global movement working toward biodiversity protection.

We invite schools, colleges, RWAs, families, and nature enthusiasts to join hands with Prithvi Innovations in building a greener, more compassionate world - one bird, one tree, and one action at a time.

Thanks & Acknowledgement

Prithvi Innovations expresses its deep gratitude to:

1. Dr. Debankur Saha & Mrs Anuradha Gupta for their inspiring sessions and expert guidance.

2. Participating institutions: Pioneer Montessori Inter College, Lucknow; GD Goenka School, Motihari; Integral University, Lucknow, OP Jindal Global University and their dedicated teachers and students.

3. Ms. Namita, Team Member, Prithvi Innovations, for her committed coordination and logistical support.

4. All Prithvi Mitrs, like Manish Sethi, Aditya, Iba & Ada, volunteers, educators, students, parents, and bird enthusiasts, whose collective efforts transformed this celebration into a meaningful conservation movement.

Together, we continue to nurture a culture of awareness, empathy, and action for nature.