12/05/2024
Department of Zoology, LCWU, organized an awareness seminar regarding " World Migratory Bird Day " on 9.5.24, Thursday. The theme of this Seminar was to raise awareness about the importance of migratory birds and their conservation particularly. Honourable invited speaker Dr. Bushra Nisar Khan has been serving at the Institute of Zoology, Punjab University since 2010 . She is the winner of Ist Emerging Women Award 2023 from Governor Punjab. She highlighted the need to protect migratory birds and their habitats. It was inspiring to hear from an expert sharing insights and strategies to promote bird conservation. Chairperson of Zoology Department Prof. Dr. Farzana Rashid heartily acknowledged the support and motivation of worthy Vice chancellor, Prof. Dr. Shagufta Naz in conducting this event. She also appreciated the efforts of Prof. Dr. Saima Sharif and Dr. Mateen Arshad as organizers to arrange seminar regarding World Migratory Bird Day. She emphasized strongly on the importance of conservation measures to protect the species of endangered migratory birds. She gave a vote of thanks to Dr. Bushra for sharing indepth knowledge and her excellent expertise with students and faculty members. She gave a shield to the respected guest as a token of gratitude. She also expressed gratitude to the students who made a lot of effort in making wonderful charts and posters . It was very exciting for the students to do the field activity after the seminar with an expert, their HOD and teachers. They were thrilled to use spotting scope and special binoculars to observe the bird diversity of their own campus. Dr. Bushra also encouraged the students to identify the bird diversity found in LCWU campus particularly in upcoming months. She was very kind to offer her expertise and support in this regard. Seminar was very useful enriching the participant's knowledge about the diverse species of migratory birds, their incredible journeys, and the conservation efforts required to protect their habitats.
