Pelicans and painted storks sitting on a mound in Atapaka Bird Sanctuary, also known as Pelicanry, in Kolleru Lake. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri In recent times, nature lovers, bird watchers, students and many tourists have been having an enjoyable time at Atapaka Bird Sanctuary with thousands of migratory birds arriving at Kolleru Lake. Mounds, … Read more
The ongoing Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) has revealed that some of the major threats faced by wetlands and the birds in and around them are habitat destruction, poaching, construction activities and landfills near water sources. The team of Wildlife Conservation Through Research and Education and Vizag Birdwatchers Society led by Vivek Rathod, A Yagnapathy, Vikram … Read more
A shift in migration patterns of waterbirds appears to be taking place as revealed by a recent survey conducted in the northern parts of Alappuzha. A detailed assessment of the survey, conducted as part of the Asian Waterbird Census 2023, shows the populations of some migratory waterbirds, especially duck species, visiting the region are falling. … Read more
Per WWF, around 300-400 million people world-over depend on wetlands for their livelihoods or protection against floods and other storms. By Tejashree Joshi, Biodiversity Hotspots Wetlands are an integral part of Earth’s ecosystem. They host several biodiverse floral and faunal species, have an immense capacity to sequester carbon, and purify water, hence combatting the ravages … Read more
Wetlands need to be prudently managed and conserved so that the next generation gets adequate and quality water. Addressing the occasion of World Wetlands Day, many environmental experts have stressed the role that wetlands play in sustaining biodiversity, Indian Express reported. Dr TV Ramachandra from the Centre for Ecological Science at the Indian Institute of … Read more