Sikkim Ornithological Society launches year 2013 calendar

GANGTOK, 02 Jan: Sikkim Ornithological Society (SOS) launched the second edition of its calendar titled ‘Feathery friends of Sikkim 2013’ in a simple function held in the presence of its chief patron, retired IFS officer, KC Pradhan at his residence at Tadong 6th Mile on 31 December 2012.
As per an SOS release, the calendar consists of photographs of twelve extremely beautiful birds of Sikkim and with this SOS hopes to promote and arouse interest in birds amongst the younger generation of Sikkim. Last year’s calendar carried pictures of rare birds of Sikkim.
SOS has discovered a new species called 'terek sandpiper' at Gurudongmar lake, North Sikkim which was recorded for the first time in this region, the picture of this rare bird is also highlighted in this edition, the release mentions.
This international standard calendar costs Rs 150 and will be available from 06 January at various leading outlets of Gangtok. For advance bookings and information please contact: Pempa Tshering 9547558545, Niraj Thapa 9434867082, Karma Tempo 9933442275, Chewang Bonpo 9735900165.