Migratory Species

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding deterioration of Nayar river, Uttarakhand, 05/06/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Nayar river is vanishing - a yatra reveals conservation goes beyond science and policy" appearing in ‘The Down To Earth’ dated 03.06.2025. The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Nayar …

The story of a disappearing Sanjay Lake

After a tiring day at work, the only thing that refreshes me is a walk to Sanjay Lake area. Nature is the best way to rejuvenate yourself ,” said Ram Mishra, a resident of Mayur Vihar. He feels the presence of a lake near the residential area is a boon …

Kites cut down 1,150 birds from Ahmedabad skies

The number of birds affected by deadly manja this Uttarayan hit approximately 1,150 on Thursday. The 'Save the bird campaign' that is being run between January 11 and 17 by the forest department in association with NGOs in the city rescued and operated on 1,142 birds while 54 such injured …

Drop in number of migratory birds visiting Chilika

The arrival of winged visitors to Chilika Lake, the biggest waterfowl habitat in the country, has dropped this season with 1.58 lakh fewer migratory birds sighted than the previous season. Ornithologists said the number of birds had perhaps dwindled due to effect of cyclone Phailin. The annual bird count conducted …

Climate Change Sends Away Winged Visitors from Chilika

A change in the climate ushered in by monster storm Phailin appeared to have sent migratory birds away from Chilika lagoon this winter as their number has fallen by more than 1.5 lakh compared to the previous season. At least 7.19 lakh birds were enumerated during the annual enumeration, which …

Pollution keeping water birds away from Delhi wetland

Dumping of non-biodegradable waste, burning of plastic and rampant fishing along the Garhi Mandu city forest, a natural biodiversity habitat on the left bank of the Yamuna, seem to have taken a toll on the population of water birds at the wetland in North-East Delhi. Home to over 52 species …

Count shows migratory birds take a liking to southern districts

Migratory birds find southern districts of the state cordial as per a bird count undertaken by the forest department on Sunday. Their numbers have steadily increased in Tirunelveli forest circle consisting of Tirunelveli, Tuticorin and Kanyakumari districts. Forest authorities are now planning to start a six-month study on migratory birds. …

Sahara Versova plot under CRZ, worth little

Firm Had Replaced The 106-Acre Plot, Valued At 19,300Cr By Knight Frank, With Other Land Parcels To Settle Claims Mumbai:A plot owned by the Sahara Group in the western suburb of Versova and valued by global property consultant Knight Frank at a jaw-dropping Rs 19,300 crore may actually be worth …

Vultures in Jorbeer fall prey to Diclofenac

JAIPUR: Vultures, the birds of prey, in Jorbeer near Bikaner are alarmingly falling prey to Diclofenac despite the government ban on production of the drug for veterinary use in 2006. On last Thursday morning, a black-eyed kite, a migratory bird and a Steppe Eagle were found dead at Jorbeer carcass …

Endangered white-eyed pochard, darters spotted in Udaipur wetlands

Udaipur: White-eyed Pochard or the Ferruginous duck, birds belonging to the most rare and critically endangered species from Eurasia, has been spotted in encouraging numbers in Udaipur’s Lake Pichhola. Birders are excited to sight these birds which is one of the smallest variety of ducks. Another variety which has been …

3 Gujarat bird species in 'endangered' list

AHMEDABAD: The latest 'red list' of endangered bird species released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) includes 15 Indian bird species, three of which are found mainly in Gujarat. These include the Great Indian Bustard, the Indian Vulture and Siberian cranes. All three are in the 'critically …

Nagaland declared ‘Falcon capital of the World’

An international team of ornithologists has declared Nagaland as the “Falcon capital of the world” after estimating that about one million Amur Falcons roost in the State during the small aerial predators’ annual migration on way to South Africa. The phenomenon is declared the largest in the world. An international …

Guest birds poaching going on unabated in Sylhet, Khulna

Rampant hunting of birds by a section of local people has started in the wetlands of the southern region, including Sylhet, barely with the advent of winter this year. Both with a callous disregard for ecology and greed for money and meat of the graceful creature of nature, the poachers …

Number of migratory birds declines

KANPUR: With the onset of winters, the region has started buzzing with the chirping of winged guests, which have started arriving from as far as Siberia and Himalaya. District Forest Officer, Etawah, Manik Chandra Yadav said that the National Chambal Sanctuary and the wetlands besides other smaller water-bodies, have become …

Environmentalists fear for Perumbakkam wetland

Perumbakkam wetland in Sholinganallur is among the last surviving vast patches of prime wetland and a hotspot for bird-watchers in Chennai’s immediate suburbs in the south. Residents, bird lovers and environmentalists want the State government to notify it as a protected wetland at the earliest. Located beside Perumbakkam Main Road, …

Migratory birds flock Gangetic wetlands in Bihar

PATNA: With avian visitors as far as from Ladakh, China border and Europe flocking the Gangetic wetlands, the state has turned into a bird watchers' delight. Ornithologists, in fact, vouch that birdwatching is picking up in the entire nation with more and more people taking to avitourism (birding tourism) armed …

Illegal fishing threatens lives of migratory birds

CHANDRAPUR: The lives and the nesting place of thousands of migratory birds visiting the ash pond of Chandrapur Super Thermal Power Station (CSTPS) are under threat from illegal farming and fishing. Farmers from Chhattisgarh have ploughed over 70 acres of land around the ash pond, damaging the nests and eggs …

A range of wetlands needed for bird conservation: study

Ninety-nine bird species that used the wetlands in six SW U.P. districts were identified Preventing human depredation and maintaining a range of agricultural wetlands, from small village ponds to large lakes, is essential for bird conservation, according to research carried out by two Indian ornithologists. K.S. Gopi Sundar of the …

Satellite tag on falcons to track migratory route

Nagaland has taken another step forward in conserving Amur falcon, a migratory bird species that makes the state its roosting ground in its migration route from eastern Russia and China to southern Africa. With villagers in Wokha district, where large number of Amur falcons flock during winter no longer indulging …

Bird race in Thiruvananthapuram counts 149 species

As many as 149 species of birds were spotted from seven sites by 78 birders at the seventh Kerala Bird Race held in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The annual event was held from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. in wetlands, forests, and villages in and around Thiruvananthapuram. The total count (149) …

Greens get govt push for turtle conservation

Kozhikode: Conservation warriors of the state who have been silently protecting and creating safe havens for endangered turtles and migratory birds will now get a helping hand from the state government for their lone green crusades. Social forestry wing of the state forest and wildlife department has taken the lead …

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