The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is part of the global International Waterbird Census (IWC) initiative. Like every year, the census includes mobilization of volunteers and coordination with relevant stakeholders to collect standardized data on waterbirds diversity and habitat condition. In India, AWC covered nearly 500 wetlands representing 15 States and UTs with participation of hundreds of birders and wetland lovers from across the region during 1-16th January 2022, highlights the importance of citizen science in conservation and management of wetlands.
Field level data will be collated and analysed for preparation of summary reports to further sensitize government stakeholders, knowledge institutions and citizens on status and trends of waterbirds in India.
Press coverages from different states across India are listed below:
Delhi NCR:
Asia Waterbird Census to be conducted in wetlands of Delhi NCR (cityspidey.com)
AWC records sharp decrease in the number of birds at Najafgarh Jheel (cityspidey.com)
AWC- 50% increase in bird population yet species fall further at Yamuna (cityspidey.com)
Uttar Pradesh
Fewer bird species spotted at Soor Sarovar this winter – Hindustan Times
Bird count in Dhanauri wetland almost double than 2021, species reduced: Survey – Hindustan Times
Rajasthan
Andaman Nicobar Islands
Field surveys of Asian waterbird… – Gokulakrishnan Wlb | Facebook
Tamil Nadu
Preparations on for three-phase TN bird census, record numbers expected- The New Indian Express
