Perur Lake Forum (PLF) is a community group passionate about bird watching and protecting nature in Coimbatore. It began in March 2014 when G. Parameswaran started monthly bird counts at Perur-Sundakamuthur Lake. He was trained in bird identification and surveys through the Seattle Audubon’s Masterbirder Program.
Over time, more nature lovers joined him. Volunteers like R. Sivashankar, R.Vridhi, Sai Vivek, Prakash G., and Mohanprasath helped regularly with bird surveys. Later, we partnered with Zoo Outreach to learn more about wetland ecology. More members joined, including Dilip Joshi, Gajamohanraj, Chetankumar Joshi, Sharang Satish, and Sarayu Ramakrishnan.
G. Parameswaran
CEO & Founder
To protect and document Coimbatore’s rich birdlife and wetland heritage through citizen-led bird surveys, awareness programs, and scientific collaboration—ensuring healthier ecosystems and informed conservation for future generations.
To build a nature-connected community where Coimbatore’s wetlands and forests thrive, rare bird species are protected, and citizen science leads the way in preserving biodiversity for generations to come.
We conduct monthly bird surveys, engage citizen scientists, share data with experts, and promote awareness to protect Coimbatore’s rich biodiversity.
Know Our History
MAR 2014
Where It All Began
G. Parameswaran begins monthly bird counts at Perur-Sundakamuthur Lake after training with Seattle Audubon’s Masterbirder Program.
2014-2015
Nature-Loving Supporters
Regular volunteers join: R. Sivashankar, R. Vridhi, Sai Vivek, Prakash G., and Mohanprasath.
Late 2015
Community Champions
Support expands with help from Zoo Outreach and new members: Dilip Joshi and Gajamohanraj.
2016-2017
Our Birding Team
Occasional support from Chetankumar Joshi, Sharang Satish, and Sarayu Ramakrishnan.
January 2018
Volunteer Force Behind the Mission
Monthly bird surveys begin at Anuvavi Subramaniar Temple in Thadagam.
Present
Active Bird Monitoring
Active team continues bird monitoring and citizen science efforts across Coimbatore’s wetlands and forests.
INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS AND SERVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AND AUTOMATIVE SERVICE.
Meet Our Team
R.Sivashankar
Mechanical Engineering
R Vridhi
Software Engineer
Sai Vivek
Architect
G Prakash
Project Manager
Dilip Joshi
ArchitectureIf you’re a bird photographer with an eye for detail and a heart for nature, we’d love to have you on our team. Help us celebrate biodiversity through your lens.
