Asian Water Bird Census 2025 in Kashmir
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Asian Waterbird Census 2025 |
| Organizers | Department of Wildlife Protection, Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA) |
| Location | Kashmir, India |
| Objective | Estimate migratory bird populations and assess wetland health |
| Key Wetlands Covered | 25 wetlands, including 4 Ramsar sites: Hokersar, Haigam, Shallabugh, and Wular Lake |
| Migratory Route | Central Asian Flyway (Russia, Siberia, Europe, China, West and South Asia) |
| Migration Period | November to March |
| Recent Data | Over 12 lakh migratory birds recorded in Kashmir's wetlands in the past two years |
| Execution | Field survey by trained personnel, data analysis by avian experts, comprehensive report |
| Program Overview | Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) |
| Global Context | Part of the International Waterbird Census (IWC) by Wetlands International |
| India's Role | AWC initiated in 1987, coordinated by BNHS and Wetlands International |
| Significance of AWC | Indicator of wetland health, supports CMS and CBD implementation |
| Central Asian Flyway (CAF) | Covers 30+ countries, 9 global flyways, India provides critical stopover sites |
| Other Relevant Flyways | East Asian Australasian Flyway (EAAF), Asian East African Flyway (AEAF) |