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Asian Waterbird Census (AWC)
The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) is an integral part of International Waterbird Census. The international census is conducted in 143 countries. About AWC The AWC is jointly held by Wetlands International and Bombay Natural History Society. AWC is held in the month of January every year. During the census, the volunteers visit the wetlands and ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Asian Waterbird Census • Census • Central Asian Flyway • water birds • Wetland
Chilika Water Bird Status Survey – 2022
The Odisha Wildlife Organization recently conducted a bird census in the Chilika lake. The organization was joined by Chilika Development Authority and Bombay Natural History Society. About the survey Chilika is the largest brackish water lake. Birds come to the lake to spend their winter. Around 106 personnel were deployed in the survey. This included ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: aral sea • bird survey • Caspian Sea • Chilika Development Authority • Chilika Lake • Flamingo • migratory birds • Mongolian gull • Nalabana Bird Sanctuary • water birds