Koshi, east Nepal-13 to 16 May 2011 WMBD will be marked by a survey in the Dharan Forests (an Important Bird Area)and will be connected with the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (Nepal's first Ramsar Site and another Important Bird Area).
On 13 May a raptor survey of Koshi Tappu with a focus on vultures will be conducted.
In Lumbini(Important Bird Area), central Nepal, on 13 May a bird survey will be organised by the Lumbini Development Trust. The place is the birth place of Lord Buddha and a World Heritage Site.
On 14 May, Himalayan Nature staff will be taking classes on the importance of migratory birds and their conservation.