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For students, it is Rs 150 annually· It is best to start birdwatching from the wetlands as birds are clearly visibly here· Goa Bird Conservation Network presently has 150 members PANAJI: Driven by the exposure provided by social media, Goa is increasingly becoming a ‘must-do’ destination for serious birdwatchers from India and even Europe; January-February being the peak months for this activity in the state.With over 470 resident and migratory birds, Goa offers a high concentration of diversity of bird species. Birders who come to Goa post photos online on their return and this helps generate interest. The distances are short and areas are accessible,” said Dharwadkar.As more birders explore Goa, the areas they sift through has also widened. Earlier, only Carambolim lake, Salim Ali Wildlife Sanctuary in Chorao, Tambdi Surla, and Bondla were favourites..