About the symposium

Long term studies are crucial to understanding the status of bird species and populations. In India, several organizations, individual researchers and citizen scientists have been working on systematic record-keeping and monitoring in different parts of the country. This symposium is a yearly event to bring together people involved in such efforts. It aims to bring researchers, citizen scientists and others together to facilitate conversations about bird monitoring.

This year, the symposium will be an online event (hosted on Discord, facilitated by Zoom and live streamed on YouTube) scheduled for 11 – 12 September 2026. The programme will include theme based mini-symposia and speed talks.

Important dates:
Symposium dates (Virtual event) : 11 – 12 September 2026
Deadline to submit themes for mini-symposia : 5 June 2026
Deadline to submit Speed Talks Abstracts: 10 July 2026
Deadline to submit Speed Talks extended: 22 July 2026
Last day to register for the event: 1 Sept 2026

Registrations are open!