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Tamil Nadu: Rare Little Stint arrive in Thoothukudi, Environmentalists fla
Updated : 6 days, 10 hours ago IST
Flocks of the rare Little Stint, a migratory bird species that travels vast distances from Siberia, have arrived in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday.
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Tamil Nadu: Panjappur Lake emerges as key urban wetland for migratory bird
Updated : 1 week, 5 days ago IST
Tamil Nadu's Panjappur Lake, located in the southern part of the city, continues to function as a vital urban wetland supporting a rich diversity of migratory and resident bird species.
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Foreign tourists from over 52 countries regularly visit Chhari-Dhandh to t
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Chhari-Dhandh, a rare habitat lying at the ecological intersection of desert and grassland, attracts thousands of migratory birds every year, including the globally significant Grey Hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus). The wetland was declared Gujarat's first Conservation Reserve in 2008, w
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Gujarat: Foreign tourists from over 52 countries regularly visit Chhari-Dh
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The Chhari-Dhandh Wetland Conservation Reserve was officially designated as a Ramsar Site (Wetland of International Importance) on January 31, 2026, marking a major milestone in India's wetland conservation journey.
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Migratory birds thrive in Kashmir as government strengthens ecological tou
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Government initiatives aimed at restoring wetlands, improving water management, curbing poaching and encouraging sustainable tourism have helped strengthen Kashmir's reputation as a major destination for nature lovers and bird watchers, particularly during the winter months.
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates Kotdwar Bird Festival, launches Rs 326 cr
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in the Bird Festival organised in Kotdwar. On this occasion, he dedicated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth several crores of rupees for various development blocks of the district.
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Chhari-Dhandh becomes Gujarat's fifth and Kutch's first Ramsar Site
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Banni's jewel Chhari-Dhandh has been officially declared a Ramsar Site. It is now Gujarat's fifth and Kutch's first wetland of international importance. With the inclusion of the Chhari Dhandh Bird Sanctuary from the Kutch district, the total number of Ramsar Sites in Gujarat has increase
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Tamil Nadu: Waterbird population census begins in Thoothukudi
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The census of aquatic birds has commenced in Thoothukudi district to assess their population, species diversity, and habitat conditions.
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Tamil Nadu: Thousands of migratory Rosy Starlings arrive in Thoothukudi cr
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Thousands of migratory Rosy Starlings have arrived in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi district, particularly around Perungulam and Thamirabarani River areas, creating a spectacular aerial display. District Forest Officer Ilaiyaraja said that the Thoothukudi district, being a coastal district, en
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'Vyavastha Parivartan' driving historic tourism transformation in Himachal
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday stated that the state is experiencing a historic boost in tourism under the Congress government's Vyavastha Parivartan vision, focusing on conservation, livelihoods, and economic growth--areas he said were neglecte
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Odisha: Migratory birds arrive at Chilika Lake as temperature drops
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, DFO Nayak said that the birds congregate at multiple locations across Chilika. He also highlighted Nalbana and Mangalajodi as key destinations for bird lovers. In the recent bird estimation, the lake encountered about 11,27,000 birds, according to the DFO.
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Odisha Bihanga Utsav 2026 underway to celebrate migratory birds at Chilika
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Odisha Bihanga Utsav 2026 is underway from December 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026. The nearly 3-month-long program is being held to celebrate migratory birds at Chilika Lake and attract bird lovers.
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