A study by
Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN) confirmed increased number of migratory birds by
more than 2,000 at Jagdispur Lake in Kapilvastu district, western Nepal. The
bird watchers deployed as a part of annual bird count at the lake have counted
thousands of birds belonging to four species such as Common Coot (5,100)
Northern Pintail (2,800) and Lesser Whistling Duck (1,500 ) this year,
including 1,257 Common Teal, 2,130 Red-crested Pochard, 158 Ferruginous Duck,
265 Comman Pochard and 39 Tufted Duck. The rich biodiversity in the lake was in
verge of collapse a few years back due to massive commercial fishing.
February 26
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