Tamil Nadu to conduct annual synchronised bird survey in 2 phases

To ensure long-term monitoring of bird populations, both phases will be conducted in a minimum of 25 locations per Forest Division.
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The Tamil Nadu Forest Department will conduct the annual bird survey in two phases. The State-wide survey is done during the migratory bird season, which begins with the onset of the Northeast monsoon in October and lasts until April. The first phase, focused on wetland birds, will cover 1,150 spots across inland and coastal wetlands and is scheduled for March 8 and 9. The second phase, covering terrestrial birds both inside and outside protected areas, will take place on March 15 and 16, covering 900 spots. To ensure long-term monitoring of bird populations, both phases will be conducted in a minimum of 25 locations per Forest Division, an official release said.