Waterbirds in the spotlight: AWC India 2020

Like every year, the annual ritual for birders, Asian Waterbird census (AWC) is underway in India since 4^th January, 2020, raising awareness about waterbirds amongst the masses. Attracting amateurs and the seasoned ornithologists alike, this longest running citizen science initiative, coordinated by Wetlands International South Asia and Bombay Natural History Society, systematically counts and monitors waterbirds along with assessing condition of wetlands, covering hundreds of sites. With biodiversity at the core of global attention, we are looking forward to completion of this exercise to understand latest trends for initiating informed decisions and actions.

AWC in media:

Wetlands of Kerala

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/wild-ducks-make-a-comeback-to-wayanad/article30561007.ece

Wetlands of Punjab

https://m.tribuneindia.com/news/fall-in-number-of-winged-guests-at-four-wetlands-32535

Mahanadi River (Banki to Jobra)

https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2020/jan/14/record-28569-birds-visit-mahanadi-river-this-year-2089375.html

Yamuna River in Delhi

https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2020/jan/18/global-warming-fallout-fewer-winged-guests-sighted-at-yamuna-this-winter-2091099.html

Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary

https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.timesofindia.com/city/meerut/45-bird-species-two-more-than-last-yr-spotted-in-hastinapur-census/amp_articleshow/73674696.cms

Dhanauri Wetland