Where do you live?
I live in Anand, Gujarat.
When did you start watching birds?
I have been birding actively since 1997.
Who would you consider your birding mentor?
I learnt a lot about birdwatching from Dr. Justus Joshua, Director, Green Future Foundation, Udaipur, Rajasthan. He is a great naturalist.
Please describe a memorable birding experience.
My most memorable birding experience was birdwatching in and around Kutch, Gujarat. The area has a variety of habitats and ecosystems, and hence a great diversity of birds.
What are your favourite migrants?
My favourite migrant birds are flamingos.
What is your favourite place to watch migrants?
I especially like to visit Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary (Gujarat) to watch migratory birds.
Do you have any advice for beginning birdwatchers and naturalists?
My advice for beginners is: “Have passion and patience…always!”
Why do you think people should care about birds and nature?
We should be concerned about birds because I believe they are the inter-linking elements between humans and nature.
Is there any other information that you’d like to share with MigrantWatchers?
I maintain a blog that focuses on the biodiversity of Gujarat. It has some very useful links for people who are interested in nature.
You can see Hiren B. Soni’s MigrantWatch contributions here.
19 responses to “Participant Profile: Hiren B. Soni”
Hi Sir, Congrats
Your blog is one place for all the information on Birds and Birding………
Hey sir,many many congratulations to you and hope we beginners can learn somethng from you keeping in mind to maintain passion and patience while birding. Regards Bijal gajjar
Very inspirational and informative profile and blogs.
Hi sir…….
Its amazing…………
About the passion of birds……….
I m also interesed into wildlife……..
hello sir…..
u r a god gift box of information for us….
thank u sir…
cngrates…..
Congrats to Hiren b Soni because I know him since he worked in Kutch with Guide and he is very hard working personnel.
From -Raghuvirsinh jadeja
congratulations Mr. soni. Happy to know and nice profile. Thanks… Keep it up..
Dear Hiren, Great to see ur contribution and dedication towards birds. Keep it up with the same passion. This will help all new comers.
congratulations Mr. soni. Happy to know and nice profile. Thanks… Keep it up.
Sir
You have marvelous contribution to research in birds…Very inspiring…Best wishes to be an international personality……
Congrats Dr. Hiren Soni. Good to read your views and best wishes for all that you aspire.
Dear Dr.Hiren,
I have visited your blog. Your efforts are appreciable. This will make direct contact for natural lovers to know your activities and skills. Keep going on.
Congrates
Sir,your blog is a very big reference for all.May GOD help you to keep it on………
Congratulations on this great achievement ! Certainly look forward to more learning and enjoying thereby.
Congrats. I wish all the best in all that you do. Migrant Watch, I am sure, will become one of the prime CENTRE to share and learn for all the young and old birdwatchers.
Dr Soni, While congratulating you, I would like to appreciate the great work you are doing in the form of regular blogs and networking. The directory of birdwatchers’s is a commendable work.
Dear sir,
Very congrats for your achievement and thanks a lot for giving this mail. We’ll learnt a lot from your profile.
Thank you so much for inspiring us.
Dear Dr. Hirenbhai,
My hearty compliments for your intraction with Migrant Watch. We hope to be benefited by your contribution in birding. Regards.
congratulation sir… its wonderful…rashmi