Dear WildGoans & Goanetters,
WildGoa is an online network of wildlife NGOs, wildlifers, nature
enthusiasts and lay persons interested in Goa’s wildlife and outdoors
scene created by Harvey D’Souza, Neil Alvares & Clinton Vaz. Starting
out with a birdwatching group of 15 amateurs at Miramar in 2002 this
network has now grown to over 360 members today. Over the years, this
network has organized various outdoor events such as birdwatching trips,
treks, hikes, bike rides and nature trails. WildGoa has also conducted
awareness sessions on subjects such as snake rescue, birdlife in goa,
protection of frogs and turtle conservation. The group has an online
forum for goa related wildlife discussions and cooperation between
various citizens and NGOs. Presently run by Clinton Vaz with the
assistance of Aaron Pereira, membership is free, while the groups’
ownership is shared by all its members.
To celebrate the completion of 6 years of existence on 18^th October
2008, WildGoa plans to organize 6 different outdoor events between the
18^th of October to the 18^th of November! While some of the events
planned in the near future are mentioned below, other events such as
Bike rides to Quepem & Sanguem, Overnight introductions to Guitar Sharks
& Turtle nesting, Birdwatching in Panjim, Trekking to Dudhsagar and a
bike Trip to Amboli are all planned with the mentioned dates and will be
announced soon. Readers are most welcome to take part in some or all of
our events, provided they register in advance by contacting the
organizers mentioned below
Clinton..
+91 9890936828
Saturday, 18th October 2008
**Environment discussions and Birdwatching in Margao* *
Who says that you have to be a birdwatching expert or travel into deep
forest to see birds in Goa? WildGoa is organizing a birding trip right
in the middle of Margao. Participants will interact with experienced
birdwatchers and get a chance to be introduced to a number of bird
species found in green spots in Margao city. The birding session will
then be followed by a short 30 minute discussion on environment and
wildlife issues with local conservationists.
Event duration: 2 hours, (7am-9am)
Participation fee: Rs. 50 each.
Meeting Pont: at 6.50am at Anna Fonte Gardens, Opp. Hotel Metropole, Margao
Participation Confirmation / Additional Info: Clinton Vaz at 9890936828
or Atul Naik at 9923237277
Sunday, 19th October 2008 *
*Trek to Tambdi Surla Waterfalls* *
WildGoa & Eco Treks Goa shall co-organize a trek to Tambdi Surla
Waterfalls. Located 13 kms from Mollem, the main attraction at Tambdi
Surla is the small but exquisite 12th century Shiva temple of the lord
Mahadeva built during the Kadamba period in Goa. We will explore the
surrounding areas, including a nearby Waterfall. We will begin trekking
from the temple, into the forests, crossing streams and rivulets, fields
and then into deep forests on a lesser known forest path to a
magnificent waterfall known as the 'Tambdi Falls'. The forest trail is
also yielded interesting birdcalls, and plenty of butterfly spotting. In
the last monsoon, previous treks have been butterflies spotted such as
the Common Crow, Blue Mormon and the Glass Yellow and birds such as the
Blue Bearded Bee-eater. The rare hump nosed pit viper has also been
spotted along the trail. The trek will be followed with a light lunch
and environmental discussions.
Event duration: 8 hours, (9.30am – 5.30pm)
Participation fee: Rs. 100 each (including lunch)
Meeting Point: at 9.15am at Mollem Market
Participation Confirmation / Additional Info: Olympio Almeida at
9822168112 or Clinton Vaz at 9890936828
Sunday, 19th October 2008
**Trekking at Netravali* *
WildGoa supports a trek organized by Off Trail to Mynapi waterfalls in
Netravali. Participants will trek through dense forest cover and by the
stream bed and will be covering a distance of 8km, The calculated time
being approx 2hrs.
Event duration: 10 hours (8am – 6pm)
Participation Fee: 120 each
Meeting Point: 8am at Heera Petrol Pump, Panjim and 8.30am at Mabai
Hotel, Margao
Participation Confirmation / Additional Info: Bianca Dias at 9960054428
or 9922898984
