Tourists from around the country are visiting Nal Sarovar in Ahmedabad to witness millions of migratory birds that flock to the bird sanctuary during winter.
These wetlands serve as vital stopover points for birds travelling along the Central Asian Flyway, offering food, shelter, and breeding grounds. The rich flora and diverse water bodies make Hokersar an ideal refuge for these avian travellers.
As migratory birds have started arriving in large numbers in the Trichy Kiliyur lake, Environmental Science students of a college in Trichy demand state government to preserve the lake and declare it as bird sanctuary.
A series of deaths of migratory birds in Sambhar Lake have put health and administrative officials under alarm. 520 migratory birds have died and 235 are ill in Rajasthan's Sambhar Lake. Ill birds, predominantly because of Avian botulism disease are being rescued and treated.
Migratory birds have arrived in Chilka lake one month earlier than their scheduled time and the Chilika Wildlife Division is taking several measures for their protection, said forest officer Amlan Nayak, zero tolerance towards poaching will be a mandate this year as last year.
The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) has won two Champion Plus Awards for its commitment and efforts in supporting the "Conservation of Migratory Birds of Prey in Africa & Eurasia", as well as the "Conservation of Dugongs and their Habitats" throughout their range for the period 2024
"The census revealed the presence of 84,839 birds which is a 27 per cent increase since the last count (66,776 in 2021-22). This places Kaziranga among the top-5 in the county in terms of presence of resident and winter-migratory birds," said the release.
Both domestic and foreign tourists have visited the wildlife sanctuary, which is also known for having the highest density of Indian one-horned rhinos in the world. Migratory birds have also started arriving in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, attracting Indian as well as foreign tourists.