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Mathura Wetlands Flock with 1500 Birds!
27 Jan
Summary
- 1,500 birds from 72 species spotted in Mathura's Jodhpur Jhal wetland.
- Migratory birds travel up to 9,000 km on the Central Asian Flyway.
- Wetland habitat expansion has increased bird species diversity.
Mathura's Jodhpur Jhal wetland has become a vital sanctuary, recently identified as home to approximately 1,500 birds. These individuals represent 72 distinct wetland-dependent species, including 11 endangered varieties, according to recent surveys.
Experts note that many of these birds undertake arduous migrations, traveling as far as 9,000 kilometers. They navigate the extensive Central Asian Flyway, a route spanning numerous countries across Europe and Asia, before reaching Mathura.
This diverse avian population includes species from Alaska, Siberia, Mongolia, and Northern China. The wetland's growing appeal is attributed to successful habitat enhancement efforts, which have created varied micro-habitats with different water depths and aquatic vegetation.
The forest department's protective measures have also contributed significantly to the increased arrival numbers, reducing threats to these migratory visitors and ensuring a safer haven for their essential life cycle.
