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  • Over 50,000 Migratory Birds Spotted In Wular Lake Census

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    SRINAGAR: In some heartening news for birders, wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, a preliminary census by Wular Lake Conservation and Management Authority (WCMA) has revealed that over 50,000 migratory birds have made their way to the famous Wular Lake in northern Kashmir.

    The bird census was carried out by the team of WCMA, who recorded more than 20 species of birds, including Common pochards, Ruddy Shelducks, Greylag Geese, and others. The final data will be compiled and released soon by the WCMA.

    The WCMA official said that the bird count aimed to monitor the population fluctuations of migratory birds and to collect overall figures to incorporate with the general bird count throughout India. The count will help the authorities to better understand the migratory patterns and needs of these birds and take measures to protect their habitats. (KNO)

     

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Census Of Birds In Kashmir Wetlands Tomorrow

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    SRINAGAR: The Department of Wildlife Protection (Wetlands Division, Kashmir), is conducting the census of Migratory/resident Birds in the valley wetlands on February 21, 2023.

    The participants from Kashmir University, SKUAST-K, Central University, various colleges, Wildlife Conservation Fund, National Development Foundation, Biodiversity Management Committees, Kashmir Bird Watchers Club, Wildlife SOS, Wildlife Researchers, Society for Environment Education and Development, Wildlife Conservation Foundation, Volunteers and freelancers are taking part in the said census.

    Meanwhile, in this milieu an orientation programme was conducted at Camping Ground, Hokersar Srinagar to inculcate the census techniques amongst the participants and to add valuable suggestions received from the participants. Different teams/groups were established on spot for different locations so that comprehensive estimation will be ensured.

    The aim of the bird count is to monitor the population fluctuation trends of migratory birds and to collect overall figures to incorporate the same with the general bird count throughout India.

    The census is being conducted on February 21, 2023  not only in eight protected wetlands managed by the department like Hokersar, Shalabugh, Hygam, Mirgund, Chatlum, Kranchoo, Manibugh, Freshkhoori but also in other 25 water bodies of the valley which harbor sizeable number of migratory birds during winter migration.

    The Wildlife Warden, Wetlands Division Kashmir, Ifshan Deewan, stated that coordinated efforts by the Department of Wildlife Protection to conduct the Annual Water bird Census (AWC) this year shall go a long way in creating a sound database of various water bird species particularly the migratory waterfowl that visit the wetlands of the Valley during winter months.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • 2022 Records Highest Arrival Of 12 Lakh Migratory Birds In Kashmir: JK Wildlife Dept

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    SRINAGAR: Amid the ongoing Integrated Management Action Plan (IMAP) for Wetland Conservation Reserves of Kashmir, authorities at J&K Wildlife Department claim that more than 40 lakh migratory birds arrived in the valley wetlands in the last four years, while 2022 recorded the highest arrival with more than 12 lakh guest birds.

    Quoting Wildlife Warden Wetlands, Ifshan Dewan news agency KNO reported that the last four years recorded the arrival of more than 40 lakh migratory birds in the valley wetlands. “2022 recorded the highest numbers with as many as 12 lakh migratory birds visiting Kashmir,” she said.

    Ifshan also said that the census of migratory birds for the year 2023 is likely to start next week.

    According to the statistical figures shared by the Wildlife Department, the year 2019 recorded the arrival of around 9 lakh migratory birds, 8 lakh in 2020, 11 lakh in 2021 and approximately 12 lakh in 2022.

    We have recorded the arrival of around 70 species of migratory birds, Dewan said.

    While the officials last month said that a rare species of migratory duck was sighted at Wullar Lake after 84 years; every year, lakhs of migratory birds from Siberia, Europe, and Central Asia arrive in the Kashmir Valley.

    As per the authorities at the Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Department, interventions are taking place under the Integrated Management Action Plan (IMAP) in various wetlands of Kashmir in order to improve the habitat conditions to make them suitable for migratory waterfowl.

    Notably, the five-year Integrated Management Action Plan (IMAP) 2022-2027 for Kashmir Wetland Conservation Reserves has outlined a number of threats and challenges in conserving the valley’s wetlands.

    According to the document, the risks to the valley wetlands include siltation, weed infestation, pollution, habitat modification, water quality degradation, solid waste, and encroachment.

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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )