The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 2026 will be held worldwide 13-16 February, bringing together people across countries to observe and record birds as part of a massive citizen science effort.
As part of this global event, PNLIT is hosting a community birding session in the Puttenahalli Lake (Puttakere) neighbourhood, and we warmly invite you to participate. Over 120 species of birds have been identified at the lake by different people over the years, so let us see how many we spot ourselves.
Read more about GBBC worldwide on https://www.birdcount.org/
Our Event Details
Date: Saturday, 14th Feb 2026
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (free to join anytime and continue beyond that as well)
Starting point: gazebo at Puttenahalli Lake
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Our Event Details
Date: Saturday, 14th Feb 2026
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (free to join anytime and continue beyond that as well)
Starting point: gazebo at Puttenahalli Lake
Main guide: Dr Ishita Das
You may join this WhatsApp group for updates (optional): https://chat.whatsapp.com/
Participants will join the PNLIT birding group to identify and count birds found around the lake and neighbourhood. No prior experience in birdwatching is required — this event is suitable for beginners, families, students, and nature enthusiasts of all ages. Please bring water, cap, binoculars, cameras, paper and pen to record observations.
Participants are also encouraged to observe birds beyond the lake neighbourhood and record sightings from other locations during the GBBC period.
After the full GBBC event, GBBC will issue downloadable certificates to all participants who record lists with ebird/ Merlin for GBBC.
We look forward to celebrating Bengaluru’s rich birdlife together while contributing to a global conservation effort.
Participants will join the PNLIT birding group to identify and count birds found around the lake and neighbourhood. No prior experience in birdwatching is required — this event is suitable for beginners, families, students, and nature enthusiasts of all ages. Please bring water, cap, binoculars, cameras, paper and pen to record observations.
Participants are also encouraged to observe birds beyond the lake neighbourhood and record sightings from other locations during the GBBC period.
After the full GBBC event, GBBC will issue downloadable certificates to all participants who record lists with ebird/ Merlin for GBBC.
We look forward to celebrating Bengaluru’s rich birdlife together while contributing to a global conservation effort.
