[Deccan Birders] Hyderabad Bird Race-18-Feb-24 - HSBC India Bird Race 2024

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Deccan Birders!

We are writing to inform you that due to unforeseen reasons, we are deferring the Bird Race from the erstwhile mentioned date of 04th February 2024 to 18th February 2024 (SUNDAY).
We apologize for the inconvenience caused to the members, and thank you for the amazing enthusiasts who have registered already in good numbers, whilst this gives scope for us to plan the event fruitfully, it also gives opportunity to more enthusiasts to participate in the Bird Race.

So, kindly mark your calendar for the HSBC Hyderabad Bird Race 2024 event flag-off at Hotel The Plaza, Tourism Plaza, Opp., Greenlands, Begumpet, Hyderabad organized by Deccan Birders at 6:00 am sharp on Sunday 18th February 2024 . So, request you all to report by 5:30am sharp at the venue.

Attached below is the detailed announcement for the HSBC sponsored, India Bird Races, being conducted in Hyderabad.
And the link to register -
https://forms.gle/Rb1JS4o9DquA5oeU9

Feel free to contact us for any queries you may have.
Gowthama – 94409 10967
Sathwik – 99858 07186
Srikanth - 97388 40070

PROGRAMME

Ø Cars, with the captain and all team members to report at 5:30 am sharp on Sunday 18.02.2024, at the Flag-off venue [Hotel The Plaza, Tourism Plaza, Opp., Greenlands, Begumpet, Hyderabad].
Ø Each car will be given a sticker with a bird name. This must be stuck prominently on the front windshield in the upper left-hand corner.
Ø There will be a briefing of the rules and each car will be given a logbook and breakfast hampers and all will be flagged off together at 6:00 am.
Ø Please note, members who register on or before 16th February ‘24 will be getting a breakfast hamper as these will be on made to order basis.
Ø There is no entry fee. Fuel expenses will have to be shared by the participants. You must carry your own lunch, water and snacks, including binoculars and field guides. As usual we advise you to wear dull colored clothing, good walking shoes and a cap.
Ø You can visit as many places as you like – the more the better. We have also listed a few prominent places in the logbook for your convenience.
Ø Team splitting into sub-groups to cover multiple places/locations is not permitted.
Ø The cars must return latest by 5:30 pm and the captains have to submit the logbooks to the organizers at venue [Hotel The Plaza, Tourism Plaza, Greenlands, Begumpet, Hyderabad]. Refreshments will be served on arrival, which you will need badly, anyway! Please note that teams submitting logbooks after 5:45 pm will be disqualified. So, give enough margins for traffic jams and we suggest you target to reach the venue by 5:30 pm.
Ø The post Birding event will start at 6:30 pm. There would be a few talks by the organizers to kick off the get-together and maybe a short speech by the Chief Guest. All Captains will also be required to speak for Two minutes each recounting the team’s experience for the day. We expect you to make this as lively and funny as possible! This will be followed by dinner for all the participants.
We do hope the above is clear. Please rush and register your names for this wonderful event.