Coastal, Waders Bird Census Begins

FIRST IN INDIA - A three-day exercise is being conducted in Jamnagar by the Forest Department aimed at environmental and aquatic life conservation

For the first time in India, a census of coastal and wader birds will be conducted at the Marine National Park and Marine Sanctuary in Jamnagar from January 3 to January 5, 2025. Jamnagar, often regarded as a paradise for coastal birds, will host this significant event focusing on counting wader and coastal bird species.

The three-day program will feature expert talks by specialists in forestry and wildlife on the first day, bird counting activities on the second day, and knowledge-sharing sessions followed by a closing ceremony on the final day. Bird enthusiasts, experts, and researchers from Gujarat and across the country are expected to participate in this landmark initiative.