IMPHAL: The Central Forest Division (CFD) in coordination with Wildlife Explorers, Manipur, undertook the Annual Migratory Bird Census at Lamphelpat in Imphal West on Thursday. It is an exercise for watching and assessing the populations of migratory birds that utilise this significant wetland as a stopover for their seasonal journeys.
In the census, over 30 species of migratory birds were observed and recorded, which added some valuable data to the research being conducted on the avian populations in the region. Lamphelpat is one of the important habitats for many birds that migrate from the colder climates and thus, the conservation of the natural ecosystems in Manipur is very important.
The census was conducted by RFO Kiranjit Yumnam of Sadar West Range, and volunteers from Wildlife Explorers. The team did a lot of hard work in identifying and counting the various species of birds that have arrived in Lamphelpat this winter.
Support extended by the Water Resources Department made the census smooth, especially for the management of water bodies surrounding Lamphelpat, which are important for migratory birds.
Vikram Suresh Nadhe, DFO of the Central Forest Division, was pleased that such a varied mix of migrant species was returning to the area. The census was important for understanding the health status of these bird populations and determining the environmental drivers of their migrations, which helps in conservation work in the region.
