Tamirabharani Waterbird Count spots over 21,000 birds of 69 species
The Hindu
Tamirabharani Waterbird Count records over 21,000 birds from 69 species, highlighting the importance of conserving vital wetlands in Tamil Nadu.
The recently conducted Tamirabharani Waterbird Count in 68 irrigation tanks in Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Thoothukudi districts with the help of 250 volunteers has led to the spotting of over 21,000 waterbirds of 69 species.
The perennial Tamirabharani river and its tributaries, which collectively form the lifeline of the southern districts of Tamil Nadu by invigorating agriculture, are also home to several species of waterbirds, both domestic and migratory. The centuries-old irrigation system associated with the Tamirabharani river continuously supplies water for irrigation through a network of canals and irrigation tanks, earning the region the title of the ‘Rice bowl of southern Tamil Nadu’.
The tanks across these districts function as vital habitats for wetland birds and collectively support nearly 100 bird species, of which more than 30 are migratory and arrive from different parts of the world.
Waterbirds spotted at the Vellur Kaspa tank during the recently conducted Tamirabharani Waterbird Count | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
With the objective of promoting conservation of waterbirds and their habitats, the Tamirabharani Waterbird Count (TWC) has been conducted annually since 2011 by the ATREE’s Agasthyamalai Community Conservation Centre (ACCC) with active participation from local voluntary organisations and the general public.
This year, the exercise was jointly organised by the Agasthyamalai Community Conservation Centre, Manimutharu, District Science Centre, Tirunelveli, Nellai Nature Club, Tirunelveli, Pearlcity Nature Society, Thoothukudi, and the Tamil Nadu Science Forum, Tenkasi. The survey was conducted from January 23 to 25 across 68 irrigation tanks in Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, and Thoothukudi. Over 250 volunteers, divided into eight teams, participated in the survey with guidance from bird experts.
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