About the Event Logo: Being the first time in Mumbai, Shri Bibhas Amonkar was keen on making a logo that reflects the city of Mumbai and it's bird life. Hence, the present logo was created after a deep study about the city. The logo consists of a picture of a flying owl in the centre of a black coloured arch. In the language of colours, black colour is considered to be a symbol of stability and firmness while the nocturnal owl represents the ever-active and busy life of Mumbai and the arch symbolises the heritage buildings in the city. Owls are actually believed to be a bad omen. In Indian society, there are various misconceptions about the bird and the black magicians seem to take disadvantage of these beliefs. But in reality, the owl has evolved to adapt to the constant pressures of this evergrowing city. This predator/hunter preys chiefly on the city's rats in turn helping in keeping a check on the rat population. In mythological stories, the owl is referred to be the vehicle of Goddess Laxmi and a symbol of intelligence.
25th Maharashtra Pakshinitra Sammelan, Mumbai first press conference held and successful. Please watch coverage on Sahara Samay @ 8.00pm/10.00pm, Sahyadri Channel @ 9.30pm & E TV Marathi News @ 10.45pm. Sub committees to meet on 16Nov @ 5.00pm, Dader.
By: Pakshimitra Sammelan Mumbai
On Sunday, 18th December 2011 at 7.00am around sixty Bird lovers gathered at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali to kick start the activities of “25th Maharashtra Pakshimitra Sammelan, Mumbai – 2012”. Activities have started with “Free Bird Watching Program for senior citizen. Shri. Bibhas Amonkar, President – Ashwamedh Pratisthan made an official announcement before all bird lovers. Program was facilitated by supporting organization ‘Nature Lovers’. Birding experts Shri. Aadesh Shivkar and Ms. Manju Savala lead the avid group. During this two hours trip they sighted around twenty different bird species, including yellow throated sparrow, warbler, Drongo, Bulbul, golden fronted leaf bird, golden oriole, purple sunbird, flower pecker, fantail flycatcher, magpie robin etc. Shri Aadesh Shivkar gave the scientific information along with local stories attached to each bird. Shri. Sunil Limaye, Director – SGNP were present for the event and extend his full support for the sammelan. He invited people to interact more often with this forest and come together to defend the city’s green lung and water resource. With this grand success we invite you for the next event on Sunday, 1st January 2012 “Free Bird Watching for children (Age 8 to 16 years)”.
