Category : Wildlife | Location : Himachal Pradesh | Posted on 2025-02-06 01:47:16
The 2025 annual bird count at Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected wetland in Himachal Pradesh, recorded an unprecedented surge in waterfowl, with a total of 1,53,719 birds of 97 species, according to officials. The census, conducted on February 1, counted 1,44,371 migratory birds across 55 species, marking a significant increase from previous years and underscoring the lake’s growing importance as a sanctuary for water-dependent birds.
