About the Teacher

• Ornithologist
  Wildlife Educator
  Co-founder - People of the Forest

Ms. Sandra Pereira is a passionate ornithologist, wildlife educator, and conservation biologist with extensive experience in bird ecology, behavioural studies, and wildlife education.

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She holds a strong academic background in Biodiversity and Wildlife Conservation (M.Sc. in Wildlife Management), with years of hands-on field experience observing and documenting India’s rich avifaunal diversity. She has conducted numerous bird surveys, habitat studies, and educational workshops focusing on bird identification, ecological importance, and conservation ethics.

Currently, she is working for Wildlife Conservation Society–India (WCS) as an Admin and Accounts Consultant, contributing to organizational operations and communication strategies supporting conservation initiatives. Previously, she has worked as Senior Program Coordinator at Green Yatra Trust and Program officer and Coordinator officer at GreenLine, Mumbai. She is actively involved in field-based training programs that promote sustainable birdwatching practices and environmental awareness.

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Under her guidance, participants will learn not only the science of bird identification but also the ethics, skills, and curiosity essential for successful birding. We are honored to have Ms. Sandra leading this course and inspiring a new generation of learners to understand and protect India’s hidden birds’ diversity.

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Her Key Achievements:

• Experienced in bird identification, behavioural ecology and citizen science engagement.

• Led multiple field sessions on birding across various regions

• Led and coordinated 40+ environmental workshops across Maharashtra.

• Educating People about wildlife through People of the Forest Platform