Chandigarh, Feb 14 (IANS) The Campus Bird Survey –2026 recorded nearly 30 bird species across the Panjab University (PU) campus on Saturday, taking the cumulative campus checklist to 104 species with the sighting of a booted eagle (light morph). The survey was conducted under the initiative of Bird Count India as part of the ongoing project, “Monitoring Avian Species of Panjab University,” sponsored by the Panjab University Alumni Association.The survey commenced at 6.30 a.m. and covered ma…
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Chennai, Feb 14 (IANS) In a major push to strengthen wildlife monitoring across the state, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department will carry out a two-day synchronised terrestrial bird census from Saturday across all forest divisions. The two-day exercise is aimed at generating updated baseline data on bird populations, particularly at a crucial time marking the early phase of the migratory season. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden, Rakesh Kumar Dogra, said the census wo…
Balodabazar, (Chhattisgarh) Dec 26 (IANS) The mornings of Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary are set to be defined not just by rustling leaves and forest calls, but by the careful counting of wings. For the first time ever, Barnawapara will host a national-level bird survey – “Bird Survey 2026”, scheduled from January 16 to 18, 2026 – marking a significant milestone in Chhattisgarh’s journey towards bird conservation, citizen science, and sustainable eco-tourism.The entire exercise will be mor…