The Bird Walk and Bird Talk activity was organized by Tragopan Society, RKMV, Shimla, on 9th May 2026, on the occasion of Himalayan Bird Count Day as part of the observance of World Endemic Bird Day organized by Bird Count India in association with Cornell University, USA.

Eighty-three birders from RKMV, Auckland House School for Boys, Government College, Theog took part in the event.

Lt Col A Karthik, Dr Praveena, Dr Rajesh Azad from GC Theog, Ms Tamanna Mehta from Auckland House School (Boys), Kajol Joshi from Forest Department and Faculty from RKMV-Kartik S M Chauhan, Dean Science, Dr Nidhi Dhatwalia, Ms Kavita Dhiman, Dr Reenu Tomar, Ms Savita Negi joined in the initiative.

The program started with a demonstration on the use of AI in Birding- Merlin App by Kartik S M Chauhan. This was followed by a bird walk and practical use of the app in the Longwood Forest.

Lt Col A Karthik presented a lecture on My Birding Journey in India in which he shared interesting facts about birds; behaviour, their migration pattern and the importance of conserving their habitat.

Highlighting the significance of environmental conservation, the Principal, Dr. Anurita Saxena, in her address emphasized that such activities are important to develop a close connection with nature. She also assured that with its strong commitment to sustainability, the college aspires to emerge as a leading hub of sustainable education in Himachal Pradesh