Marking National Wildlife Week, a bird-watching program was organised by Zanskar Forest Range, Kargil Forest Division on October 8.

The event was held at Sunny Lake and Stakringmo Zanskar, where many species of birds were witnessed by the students of Government High School Tungri.

Dr Abid Hussain, Assistant Professor Govt. Model Degree College Zanskar briefed about the species of birds with common name, scientific name, and their habitat.

More than 15 students from Govt. High School Tungri, Zanskar along with incharge teacher and officials from Zanskar Forest Range participated in the event.

The event concluded at Forest Range Office Padum, where prizes and certificates were distributed among the meritorious students by the chief guest Dr Abid Hussain, and guest of honour Stanzin Topgyal (teacher).

The Range Officer Zanskar highlighted the contribution of WWF for providing posters, handbooks, and coasters of birds and animals of Ladakh among the students.