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Winter Bird Census at Keoladeo Records 42 Species Including Rare Siberian Visitors

By Climate Advocate Neha · Jun 18, 2026

Citizen scientists and BNHS volunteers documented migratory patterns and wetland health indicators.

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Country India

State Rajasthan

District Bharatpur

City Bharatpur

Locality Keoladeo Ghana entrance

Natural feature Keoladeo Wetland

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Background

Keoladeo Ghana is a Ramsar wetland critical for migratory waterbirds and local livelihoods.

Current Situation

Water levels fluctuated due to upstream canal allocation disputes affecting habitat quality.

Environmental Impact

Three-day citizen science census with BNHS protocols; habitat zones mapped by GPS.

Actions Taken

42 species recorded including bar-headed goose and painted stork; two rare sightings logged.

Results

Incomplete night survey data; some zones inaccessible due to low water.

Future Recommendations

Continue monthly monitoring; advocate equitable water release for wetland maintenance.

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Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India

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Author bio: Environmental champion sharing geo-tagged conservation stories on SoilnWater.
Environment Post Type: Biodiversity Documentation
Environment Category: Biodiversity
Country: India
State: Rajasthan
District: Bharatpur
City: Bharatpur
Locality: Keoladeo Ghana entrance
Environment Natural Feature Name: Keoladeo Wetland
Environment Map Pin Type: Lake
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Environment Data Species Recorded: 42
Environment Ask Community: Which native tree species should we plant to support wetland bird habitat?

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