Asian Waterbird Census records 11,470 birds of 83 species in Kollam
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Asian Waterbird Census records 11,470 birds of 83 species in Kollam

The Hindu  

The annual Asian Waterbird Census held in Kollam district recorded 11,470 birds belonging to 83 species including 42 migratory ones, compared to 7,592 and 69 species last year. The team counted 332 birds belonging to 18 species including 150 Lesser Crested Terns and 25 Greater Crested Terns and Common Green Shanks in place of 1,231 birds from 24 species last year. All other sites had lesser counts and 284 birds belonging to 22 species were counted from Munroe Thuruthu, which was considered an exclusive site this year. The presence of 42 migratory species including seven endangered species demands regular monitoring in these sites and a well-designed strategy to be in place for conserving these bird habitats in the district,” said A.K.

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Survey records rise in water bird population in Kasaragod
4 months ago

Survey records rise in water bird population in Kasaragod

The Hindu  

A recent survey conducted by the Kasaragod Social Forestry Division and the Malabar Awareness and Rescue Centre for Wildlife has shown a significant rise in the water bird population in the district. The survey records a 52% increase in the number of heronry birds, indicating a positive trend for the region’s aquatic ecosystem. The most frequently observed species were the …

Wetland bird census | 146 species recorded in 18 wetlands in Villupuram district, numbers lower than last year
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Wetland bird census | 146 species recorded in 18 wetlands in Villupuram district, numbers lower than last year

The Hindu  

The two-day synchronised bird census in wetlands and bird sanctuaries in Villupuram district recorded around 146 species and 9,977 individual birds. The census was undertaken in two bird sanctuaries — Oussudu and Kazhuveli — and 16 wetlands in Villupuram district on January 27 and 28. More than 12 teams of volunteers, bird watchers, and ornithologists were engaged in the annual …

Campus bird count records highest 114 species of birds in Mangalore University
1 year, 9 months ago

Campus bird count records highest 114 species of birds in Mangalore University

The Hindu  

The eighth annual Campus Bird Count done on the Mangalore University campus a few days ago has recorded the highest count of 114 species of birds of which three species are new additions to the aviation list. According to Mahim B. and Rithan Bopanna of the university, who co-ordinated the bird survey, the number of species sighted this year was …

Bird census: 150 species recorded in Villupuram district
1 year, 10 months ago

Bird census: 150 species recorded in Villupuram district

The Hindu  

The two-day synchronised bird survey in wetlands and bird sanctuaries in Villupuram district recorded over 150 species and 26,668 individual birds. The census was undertaken in two bird sanctuaries — Oussudu and Kazhuveli — and wetlands in Villupuram district, Pichavaram mangroves, and wetlands in Cuddalore and Kallakurichi districts on January 28 and 29. More than 30 teams of volunteers, bird …

Three new species recorded from Visakhapatnam at the recently-concluded Asian Waterbird Census
2 years, 9 months ago

Three new species recorded from Visakhapatnam at the recently-concluded Asian Waterbird Census

The Hindu  

The winter sun rays gently lifted the morning haze; basking in its warmth were the winged winter visitors at the undisturbed stretch of the Bheemli beach. This year, a total of seven sites were covered in Visakhapatnam for the Asian Waterbird Census and a total of 136 species and about 4,730 birds were counted. Asian Waterbird Census During the beginning …

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