2nd Global Bird Watchers Conference 2012

On January 19-22, 2012, the 2nd Global Bird Watchers Conference was held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, by the Tourism Department of the State Government of Gujarat, India and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. About 100 foreign delegates from almost 40 countries and some 300 local Indian delegates attended the international gathering of birders, birdwatchers, bird photographers, ornitologists, travel writers, bloggers, tour operators, bird conservationists and nature lovers. The Philippines was represented by Alain Pascua and Rey Sta Ana of Wild Bird Photography Philippines, Anna Gonzales and Mike Lu of Wild Bird Club of the Philippines, and Mark Jason Villa of Rhabdornis Tours. Special thanks to Mr. Uttej Rao of JN Rao Travel Organization for considering a big delegation from the Philippines, for facilitating air travel arrangements and for his continuous support and help that made our participation very meaningful.