{"id":9479,"date":"2018-10-22T10:19:27","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T06:19:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/?p=9479"},"modified":"2018-10-22T10:19:27","modified_gmt":"2018-10-22T06:19:27","slug":"the-guardians-of-birds-to-be-honoured-at-paws-trails-international-wildlife-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.middleeastevents.com\/blog\/the-guardians-of-birds-to-be-honoured-at-paws-trails-international-wildlife-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"“The Guardians Of Birds” To Be Honoured At Paws Trails International Wildlife Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paws Trails Explorers<\/strong>\u00a0is a global platform for photographers and wildlife enthusiasts.\u00a0To celebrate the “Year of Zayed<\/strong>“, Paws Trails is organizing the first of its kind of event in UAE,\u00a0\u201cInternational Wildlife Festival\u201d (IWF)<\/strong>\u00a0starting on\u00a01st, till 3rd of November 2018<\/strong>\u00a0at the\u00a0Emirates Golf Club Dubai\u00a0<\/strong>in partnership with\u00a0National Geographic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This event is the first of its kind in the Middle East and to insure that it inspires change and awareness, the directors of the Festival have decided to honour two\u00a0 very incredible individuals; the first is known as \u201cThe Mother of Birds\u201d – <\/strong><\/p>\n

Salma Ali Alsuwaidi<\/em><\/strong> an acclaimed Emirati photographer, she is a member of many professional photography clubs like the FIAP (F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de l\u2019Art Photographique), UAP (Union of Arab Photographers) and EFPC (Emirates Falcons Photography Club). Her works have been recognized and she considers the 2011 FIAP gold medal in the Emirates Photography Competition \u2013 Arab Photo Awards as her best.<\/p>\n

Salma explains<\/strong>, \u201cMy pictorial journey was a difficult challenge for me but with God Almighty\u2019s determination and hope, I was able to accomplish in the field of wildlife photography, and to draw myself a path that distinguishes me from other bird photographers. My work includes numerous images of the nest, which has gotten me the beloved nickname \u201cthe mother of birds.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The second individual who will be honoured at the IWF is Balpandi also known as\u00a0 The Guardian Angel of the Birds of Koonthamkulam, Tamil Nadu, India. Balpandi\u2019s 40-year-old association with his feathered friends makes him an unconventional ornithologist. Many researchers and scientists have made use of his immense wealth of knowledge in return for a paltry sum and in worst-case scenario, not even acknowledging his contributions. He still works in Koonthamkulam Bird Sanctuary as there is no person to take his place with the kind of expertise he possesses. In his illustrious career, he has received 46 awards including three international awards. In 2009, Balpandi co-authored a book, \u201cDiary on the Nesting Behaviour of Indian Birds\u201d with naturalist Chinna Sathan. The walking avian encyclopedia of this tiny village is a rare gem in the history of Nature Conservation of India.<\/p>\n

\u201c<\/em>There is a mysterious relationship between me and the birds. They usually don\u2019t fly away when they see me. I think they consider me as one of their own. My life is dedicated for birds. I can\u2019t think of a life without them,\u201d<\/em> affirms Balpandi.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some of the major highlights of the festival include,\u00a0publishing a coffee table book\u00a0\u201cThe Arabian Trails\u201d,<\/strong>\u00a0depicting\u00a0<\/strong>photographs of 101 species photographed from the Arabian Peninsula. There will be an exhibition of 50 spectacular wildlife images by 50 photographers from different parts of the world to make the event more of a visual treat.<\/p>\n

The Festival also offers awe inspiring sessions by 12 acclaimed international experts who regularly contribute to\u00a0National Geographic, BBC, WWF<\/strong>, these notable speakers include\u00a0Fredrik Granath, Molly Ferrill, Dhritiman Mukherjee, Shaji Muhammed, Melissa Sch\u00e4fer, Dr. Peter Hudson, Dr. Reza Khan, Jainy Kuriakose, Bu Abdulla, Gurcharan Roopra, Robert Gubiani & Gokul Manu.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 3 day Festival will\u00a0host two\u00a0conservation photography exhibitions<\/strong>; One featuring local content from the middle east and the other showcasing an international collection dedicated to conservation issues across the world.\u00a0Conservation photography is all about what a photographer does to use the photo as a tool to bring awareness to, appreciation of, or support for an environmental issue as it is about the beauty or intrigue of the subject itself. Photographs become tools for change, rather than remain tools for enjoyment.<\/p>\n

Event Details: –<\/strong><\/p>\n

Title:<\/strong>\u00a0\u201cPaws Trails International Wildlife Festival\u201d (IWF)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Genre:<\/strong>\u00a03 Day Festival<\/p>\n

Opening Date:<\/strong>\u00a01st<\/sup>\u00a0of November (Thursday) By Invitation Only<\/p>\n

Festival Dates:<\/strong>\u00a01st<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 2nd<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0November 2018<\/p>\n

Festival Open to Public:<\/strong>\u00a02nd<\/sup>\u00a0& 3rd<\/sup>\u00a0of November 2018 (Free Entry)<\/p>\n

Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0Emirates Golf Club, Dubai \u2013 UAE<\/p>\n

To Register:<\/strong><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.pawstrails.com\/festival\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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