Join the #AsianWaterbirdCensus 2024 to contribute to vital conservation efforts! 🦆 Let's make a difference together for our wetlands. Use #WetlandWednesdays to share your experiences and raise awareness. 🦩 Every observation counts! 🌊 Read more at south-asia.wetlands.org/news/join-us-f…

A juvenile Black-necked Stork was spotted at a wetland near Bhikund, Hastinapur. Bird Count India Wetlands International South Asia #BirdsSeenIn2023 #nature #biodiversity #birdwatching

Over 2000 Graylag Geese have arrived in Haiderpur Wetland, a #ramsar site. The vast #wetland area, surrounding water chestnut farms and sand bars in Ganga river provide an ideal habitat for forraging and roosting. Wetlands International South Asia Bird Count India #birds #BirdsSeenIn2023 MoEF&CC

Harewali Barrage area in Bijnor is another beautiful wetland area. Spotted 9 Sarus cranes , 300 Pintails and a few Barheaded Geese. Locals tell us that a large number of waterbirds will land here by December end. Wetlands International South Asia Bird Count India Bombay Natural History Society

Located on the shores of the river Ganga, a mindful escape to experience the treasures of Haiderpur Wetland, courtesy DM Bijnor UP CDO Bijnor Official Read queenoftreasures.com/2023/12/27/unl… #wildlife #birding #planetearth #wetland #conservation Ashish Loya UP Tourism

16 Young ladies from nearby villages are training to be birdwatchers and naturalists at Haiderpur Wetland, a #ramsar site. In an initiative to involve local communities in wetland conservation. Wetlands International South Asia MoEF&CC DM MUZAFFARNAGAR #biodiversity #birds

Brown-headed Barbet at Haiderpur Wetlands. Jan 5, 2024 #birds #birdphotography #BirdsSeenIn2024 #nature

Wetlands attract migratory waterbirds in thousands. This year #AWC2024 at Haiderpur Wetland #Ramsar site resulted in a count of 12000+ waterfowls, much lower than previous years. Bird Count India Wetlands International South Asia Convention on Wetlands #birds #WorldWetlandsDay #WetlandsAndHumanWellbeing

Thanks to International Association for Human Values (IAHV) and @BNYMellon for supporting the work of involving local communities in Wetland conservation. This aligns with the #AmritDharohar scheme envisioned by the govt. #WorldWetlandsDay #WetlandsAndHumanWellbeing Bhupender Yadav PMO India The Art of Living

Migratory species are exposed to a diverse range of pressures that are driving population declines. The two greatest threats are overexploitation and habitat loss due to human activity. Urgent action is needed to safeguard the future of these species. ➡️ cms.int/en/publication…

Haiderpur Wetland #ramsar site in UP is probably the only place in India where one can see a male Smew (Mergellus albellus), the most beautiful diving duck. It has been recorded here every year since 2021. Bird Count India Wetlands International South Asia #BirdsSeenIn2024 #birds #biodiversity

Endangered Indian Skimmers foraging on Ganga near Bijnor Barrage and scouting for nesting locations on sand bars.Last year their breeding completely failed due to water level variation. Bird Count India Wetlands International South Asia Wildlife Trust of India MoEF&CC Wildlife Institute of India #biodiversity #Birds #nature

#GlobalBigDay at Haiderpur #Wetland, Uttar Pradesh, resulted in 54 species of birds. 125 painted storks, 85 comb ducks,115 whistling ducks and many more resident species. Bird Count India Wetlands International South Asia Convention on Wetlands #birding #nature #biodiversity

Early morning communal foraging around water ponds at Haiderpur #wetlands. Rich diversity and a good number of resident species here at this time. A lone Black-necked Stork walks away with a fish catch. Bird Count India Wetlands International South Asia #biodiversity #nature #birdsseenin2024

Grey-bellied cuckoo(Cacomantis passerinus), a summer visitor to the area. Haiderpur Wetland 17June 2024 Bird Count India Wetlands International South Asia #birdsseenin2024 #nature #birdwatching #birds #biodiversity

Celebrated #IDY2024 at Haiderpur Wetland ramsar site with UP Forest Dept, NCC , local Birdwatchers and The Art of Living Bijnor. Spoke abt how yoga inspired the local community for conservation Sri Sri Yoga The Art of Living Social Projects Wetlands International South Asia Convention on Wetlands

Black bittern is usually seen along the edges of wetland in reed beds, usually in summer here. 26 June, Haiderpur Wetland. #BirdsSeenIn2024 #birds #nature #biodiversity #wetlands #birdphotography Bird Count India Wetlands International

Haiderpur wetland, a Ramsar site in Muzaffarnagar district of U.P. known for 327 species of birds has surprises, galore. The swamp deers in summer coat & majestic knob antlers are seen regularly in monsoon. VC- Ashish loya. UP Tourism Convention on Wetlands Wildlife Institute of India Ramesh Pandey

Haiderpur Wetlands Uttar Pradesh. #WorldPhotographyDay #wetlands #birds #nature UP Tourism MoEF&CC Convention on Wetlands

44000+ women have come together along the Naganadhi in Vellore, & brought to life a life-less water body! With the training received from our team, they have revived 366 Sq kilometers of Catchment Area in #Vellore and #Tiruvannamalai