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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 …

Dongqian Lake emerges as breeding ground for rare birds

Influx of rare water birds creates challenge

A jacana is seen on Wanjia Lake in Wuhan. CHINA DAILY In recent years, Tanghu Lake in Wuhan, Hubei province, has become a new breeding ground for jacana, a rare water bird, following local government efforts to improve the ecology of ponds and lakes in the city. After the juvenile birds learn to fly in late September they move south, …

Today's Liangshui River is home to different kinds of wild birds, and has become a paradise for photography lovers. The Liangshui River, a water artery winding through seven districts of Beijing, has been brought back to life as part of the city's efforts to improve and restore its aquatic ecosystem. There are teams that watch and take pictures of the …

Bird lovers in the city are up for a treat with Essel World launching an interactive bird park in Gorai on Thursday afternoon. Anand Lamdhade, vice-president, Essel World, said that Mumbai’s fast-paced life leaves city dwellers with no time to be in nature’s presence and appreciate the beauty that birds add to the world. He said, “Our main motive was …

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