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Marsh Birds Meet Garbage: A Polluted Paradise Found
18 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Birders encountered rosy starlings near a marsh and a large dumping yard.
- The group aims to function as an advocacy organization for habitat preservation.
- Birders Tribe, a young group, is planning multiple lake and wetland surveys.
On December 7, 2025, birders visiting the Pallikaranai marsh in Chennai observed a significant gathering of rosy starlings. This sighting, however, was juxtaposed against the backdrop of the Perungudi dumping yard, highlighting environmental concerns. The birders, part of the relatively new "Birders Tribe," noted the stark contrast between the natural beauty of the birds and the polluted environment. They aim to evolve into an advocacy group dedicated to preserving bird habitats. Looking ahead, Birders Tribe has scheduled several surveys for December 2025, including nocturnal and diurnal surveys of five lakes and an awareness walk for children. They also plan a survey of the Sholinganallur marshland, demonstrating their commitment to citizen science and conservation efforts.
