Surveys Recorded 1,258 Active River Tern Nests at Bhadra, Described as India’s Largest Known Colony
Surveys from January to August 2023 at Bhadra Reservoir recorded 3,927 river terns and 1,258 active nests across…
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Updated India Estimates Showed No Clear Trend for River Tern
The 2025 State of India’s Birds update estimated −15.6% long term and +0.66% per year recently for river…
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Ujjani Reservoir Survey Found 818 Nests of Six Ground-nesting Waterbirds
Surveys of Ujjani Reservoir in Maharashtra recorded 818 nests of six ground-nesting waterbird species. Little terns had the…
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New Ganga Project Aims to Protect Sandbar Nesting Sites for Indian Skimmers and Six Other River Birds
A conservation project launched in January 2026 aims to protect sandbar breeding colonies of Indian skimmers and six…
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